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Also Mormon for 40 Years (not verified) says:
I think it only fair to those of you who are not familiar with the tenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) to clarify that Mormons don't believe that "only Mormons will go to heaven." It's sad the writer above feels such hatred towards his/her former religion that he/she would have to misrepresent its tenants.
IF I vote for Mit Romney, it will not because of his religion, which, by the way is Christian (by definition, Mormonism is a "denomination," of Christianity, NOT a religion).
I've yet to vote (or not vote) for a single candidate at ANY level based on the church they attend. I've voted for more than a few candidates whose religious views differ from mine--some only slightly, but many significantly.
I HAVE always looked for a person who is true to his/her convictions and values, as well as a person who's values (not their theology) were values I could support.
EVERY candidate running for office has a clear trail for the voter to determine their convictions and values and leadership ability. If you like what Mr Romney has accomplished so far in both public and private pursuits, and you believe his experience in those pursuits would qualify him for the presidency, then WHY in the WORLD would you vote against him? Other than the OBVIOUS fact that his good looks will cause millions of Americans to join the Mormon Church--just like Kennedy's great looks so dramatically increased conversions to Catholicism (brilliant deduction Lew!).
I’m growing weary of people saying that because Mit Romney doesn’t believe in their interpretation of “the good news of Jesus,” he can’t possibly be Christian. EVERY denomination of the Christian faith disagrees to one degree or another with the tenants of EVERY OTHER Christian denomination. If that weren't so, we'd all still be one denomination. So get over it!
And David, PLEASE. Help me find in Mr Romney’s speech EVEN ONCE where he referred to the Founding Fathers as Christians?? He said they believed in a Creator. He quoted John Adams (last time I checked, one of the founding fathers) who stated, “Our constitution was made for a moral and RELIGIOUS people.” But not ONCE can I find where Mr Romney confused the Founders’ belief in God with the idea that they were all Christian. Are you reading the same speech I read??
Again, I haven’t decided whether I’ll vote for Mit Romney. He seems to have done an great job as a conservative governor in a very liberal state, which speaks VOLUMES about his ability to work well with people he doesn’t necessarily see eye-to-eye with on all things (a refreshing idea after reading some of the childishly intolerant comments above). But whomever I vote for, I’m glad I will be able to sleep at night knowing that he or she DIDN’T take the job of President of the United States because he or she wants to convert the world to his or her faith.
The ONE thing Lew actually got right is that people who’ve already made up their minds about Mit Romney’s worth as a President won’t actually bother READING this speech, but will remain blissfully, and ignorantly stuck in their individual biases about this man.
I think it only fair to those of you who are not familiar with the tenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) to clarify that Mormons don't believe that "only Mormons will go to heaven." It's sad the writer above feels such hatred towards his/her former religion that he/she would have to misrepresent its tenants.
IF I vote for Mit Romney, it will not because of his religion, which, by the way is Christian (by definition, Mormonism is a "denomination," of Christianity, NOT a religion).
I've yet to vote (or not vote) for a single candidate at ANY level based on the church they attend. I've voted for more than a few candidates whose religious views differ from mine--some only slightly, but many significantly.
I HAVE always looked for a person who is true to his/her convictions and values, as well as a person who's values (not their theology) were values I could support.
EVERY candidate running for office has a clear trail for the voter to determine their convictions and values and leadership ability. If you like what Mr Romney has accomplished so far in both public and private pursuits, and you believe his experience in those pursuits would qualify him for the presidency, then WHY in the WORLD would you vote against him? Other than the OBVIOUS fact that his good looks will cause millions of Americans to join the Mormon Church--just like Kennedy's great looks so dramatically increased conversions to Catholicism (brilliant deduction Lew!).
I’m growing weary of people saying that because Mit Romney doesn’t believe in their interpretation of “the good news of Jesus,” he can’t possibly be Christian. EVERY denomination of the Christian faith disagrees to one degree or another with the tenants of EVERY OTHER Christian denomination. If that weren't so, we'd all still be one denomination. So get over it!
And David, PLEASE. Help me find in Mr Romney’s speech EVEN ONCE where he referred to the Founding Fathers as Christians?? He said they believed in a Creator. He quoted John Adams (last time I checked, one of the founding fathers) who stated, “Our constitution was made for a moral and RELIGIOUS people.” But not ONCE can I find where Mr Romney confused the Founders’ belief in God with the idea that they were all Christian. Are you reading the same speech I read??
Again, I haven’t decided whether I’ll vote for Mit Romney. He seems to have done an great job as a conservative governor in a very liberal state, which speaks VOLUMES about his ability to work well with people he doesn’t necessarily see eye-to-eye with on all things (a refreshing idea after reading some of the childishly intolerant comments above). But whomever I vote for, I’m glad I will be able to sleep at night knowing that he or she DIDN’T take the job of President of the United States because he or she wants to convert the world to his or her faith.
The ONE thing Lew actually got right is that people who’ve already made up their minds about Mit Romney’s worth as a President won’t actually bother READING this speech, but will remain blissfully, and ignorantly stuck in their individual biases about this man.