Posted on 01/21/2012 7:44:29 AM PST by Amerisrael
I remember them coming to the door and remember saying..."You're the folks that can have a bunch of wives, right?"
They were neat and clean though.
But given the choice between a Mormon and an athiestic Marxist I would prefer the Mormon.
:”Would a Mormon President Subvert American Democracy?”
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I am not a Romney fan, but not because of his religion.
I do know that a Mormon President could not Subvert Democracy any worse than the Muslim president we have now.
When I think of “cult”, I actually think of Ron Paul’s goofy followers over at prison planet dot com.
you nailed it!
Mormonism is no more or less of a cult than any other religion. Knock Romney on policy if you disagree with him, but attacking his religion is below the belt.
“When I think of cult, I actually think of Ron Pauls goofy followers”
LOL! You nailed it.
As far as Romney - Not liking him because of his religion is bigotry and unless he plans on using the presidential pulpit to sale us on Mormonism, then I could care less what religion he is. If I were to list the top ten reasons I am not a Romney supporter, his religion would not be among them.
No, Mormonism is a dangerous cult.
With all due respect, I beg to differ. Mormonism was founded by a man, Joseph Smith who claimed to have had visions. Islam was founded by a man, Mohammad who claimed to have had visions. Christianity was founded by Christ himself. Not equivalent in my way of thinking.
ON, NTSA !
Amerisrael is a Jewish blog, correct?
No, using religion as a criteria for choosing a candidate is not bigotry it is just another category for consideration.
Under your statement you could say someone not supporting Romney because he is an abortion support is bigotry against abortion.
With all due respect, I beg to differ. Christianity was founded by the disciples of a man, Jesus, who claimed to have had visions.
What are you trying to be funny? You need a sarc tag then.
Brigham Young: when the Constitution of the United States hangs, as it were, upon a single thread, they will have to call for the Mormon Elders to save it from utter destruction; and they will step forth and do it (Journal of Discourses 2:182).
J. Reuben Clark, Mormon apostle, said, You and I have heard all our lives that the time may come when the Constitution may hang by a thread. I do not know whether it is a thread, or a small rope by which it now hangs, but I do know that whether it shall live or die is now in the balance (Conference Report, October 1942, p.58).
Ezra Taft Benson stated, In connection with attack on the United States, the Lord told the Prophet Joseph Smith there would be an attempt to overthrow the country by destroying the Constitution. Joseph Smith predicted that the time would come when the Constitution would hang, as it were, by a thread, and at that time "this people will step forth and save it from the threatened destruction (Conference Report, October 1961, p.70).
In 2000, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch made reference to the prophecy while complaining about the Democrats tolerating everything that is bad. Said Hatch, I've never seen it worse than this, where the Constitution literally is hanging by a thread
Something to think about.
I agree 100%!! While I might not a share their faith, and even question a great deal of it, I've found the members, whom I've meet, to be of high moral character. Aside from all of the substantive arguments against Romney here, I simply find his fake laugh to be reason enough to dump him. I'll take a narcissist over a passive-aggressive, because at least I know what the narcissist is doing to me.
Nice to meet you, NavyCanDo!
Why is it that on another FR thread about Elizabeth Smart (A Mormon) that there is nothing but blessings and kind words, and wishes for a long and happy marriage for the young lady, and no mention of her religion? I think if we want to be consistent we need to focus on why we really dont support Romney, and its not his religion. Because we can love Elizabeth and dislike Romney shows the real truth. His religion is a non-factor.
Former kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart engaged to marry
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2835792/posts
They're saving their ammo for after he clinches the nomination.
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