[MindBender26]

Would someone please explain to me how his religion has anything to do with the major issues of our time; the defeat of militant Islamic fascism, the defeat of a reemergent Communist Russia, the secuuring of our national borders and an inequitable taxation system that penalizes success and initiative in America?

If he is the candidate, a vote against Romney is a vote for Obama. (PS, I'm maxed out to newt and was to Cain, so don;t waste time calling me a Romney fan. I am, however, a realist.)

[svcw]

There is not a dimes worth of difference between Romney and BHO.
Romney is a liberal because of his mormonism not in spite of it.
SLC lds has been patterning with islam for decades on a variety of things. Joesph Smith declared himself the next mohammed.
Romney’s religious beliefs are important as all candidates beliefs are important. Religious beliefs are at the core of who the person is. It is important to understand what it is they beleive.
That’s why it matters.

[Inyo-Mono]

Would someone please explain to me how his religion has anything to do with the major issues of our time...

That question was answered in the article above:

"The media doesn't really care if you are religious as long as you don't really believe it, let it inform your choices or talk about it in any crowd of more than one person and even then, that person has to be over the age of 18—no impressionable children or pets, please."

[magritte]

It’s a weird phobia amongst some. Somehow there is a White Horse involved, and I think the Head Mormon will somehow control the Executive Branch, forcing all civil servants to wear magic underwear and listen to the Mormon Tabernacle choir.

And that’s the rational stuff I’ve heard...

[COBOL2Java]

If he is the candidate, a vote against Romney is a vote for Obama

That's a distinction without a difference. Well, one big difference: an Obama in the White House, with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, will at least give us a chance to keep him in check; a Romney in the White House, with majorities in the House and Senate, will not go against their Party's nominee, and will ensure our descent into permanent Socialism.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“If he is the candidate, a vote against Romney is a vote for Obama. “

If he is a candidate, a vote for RINOmney is a vote for Obama.

Fixed it for you!

[newheart]

Would someone please explain to me how his religion has anything to do with the major issues of our time...

It is perfectly acceptable for an individual to vote for or against someone based on religion. A person's religion informs their basic understanding of the world, their decision-making, choices and behavior.

But that wasn't really my point. I just think the Republicans are opening themselves up to a devastating defeat simply because the Democrats will take his Mormonism and spin it into complete lunacy.

Still, like you, if Romney is the nominee, I will vote for him over Obama as often as I possibly can.