Anti-Mormons Attacks Must Stop, FR is Better Than That (Vanity)

December 12 2007 | jveritas

[jveritas]

Dear FRiends

It really pains me to see some of those vicious anti-Mormons attacks we see on Free Republic disguised under the “freedom of speech. Attacking people based on their Mormon faith is really disgusting and it is an insult to this great forum. People who do not like Governor Mitt Romney based on his positions are free to express their opinion as such, but people who attack him because he is a Mormom should be ashamed of themselves and must not be allowed to do so.

I greatly hope that Free Republic members and moderators will get together and help in stopping this anti-Mormon vitriol, this great Free Republic must not be tainted by these shameless acts.

[Revolting cat!]

There ain’t none!

[SoCalPol]

*Can we dislike Episcopalians? They seem so snotty to me.*

I know many conservative Republican Episcopalians.
Heck, Bush attends mass every Sunday at St. Johns Episcopal Church in DC

[jveritas]

I am not making rules, I am asking the vast majority of Freepers not to allow very few to taint this great Free Republic with disgusting anti-Mormom bigotry that has nothing to do with honest religious debate.

[Ingtar]

...have you seen the hundreds if not thousands of anti-Mormons posts recently posted on FR?

No. Where should I be looking for the posts of which you speak?

[jveritas]

That is exactly what I am talking about.

[Revolting cat!]

I have been attacking anti-mormons my whole life.

Me,I've been attacking morons all my life!

[PA Engineer]

Agreed

[SoConPubbie]

but have you seen the hundreds if not thousands of anti-Mormons posts recently posted on FR?

Please post examples so we can have more than just your opinion to go on!

[Wings-n-Wind]

Well... be advised...

I think we can discuss....
.... and even disgree with some respect and civility...

If those who inquire and challenge within the bounds of civility... are then labelled "attackers"...
It's going to be a long day on the forum....

FR is not bound by political correctness, sir...
Only the guidelines of civil discourse and mutual respect...
In my humble opine...

What say you...??

[babygene]

“Are you equivating Mormonism to Islam? Give me a break.”

Don’t be stupid! I said or implied no such thing. This goes directly to the credibility of your whining.

The only common thread between the two I see, is that they both say they believe in the same God. Maybe yes, maybe no... It’s not up to either of them to say.

If you want to debate Mormonism to Islam go for it, but you cant restrict the thoughts or posts of other.

[jveritas]

I was not addressing you in my post, you need to read what I posted.

[SoConPubbie]

You know exactly what I mean and I am sure you have some of the super nasty and disgusting anti-Mormons stuff posted here and that has nothing to do with religion differences

You have made an accusation against me and I expect you to prove it from my posting history or apologize!

[Colofornian]

I have been attacking anti-mormons my whole life. Why stop now?

My, my. Are you really an "apostate hater?"

[dayglored]

> Can we dislike Episcopalians? They seem so snotty to me.

HEY! I resemble that remark!

Seriously, jveritas isn't saying you have to -like- or -dislike- anybody on the basis of religion.

Only that disparaging a candidate on the basis of their religion is out of place in a Constitutionally-correct (as opposed to politically-correct) forum like FreeRepublic.

I tend to agree with jveritas that criticism on the basis of religion is inappropriate on this forum. But that doesn't mean you have to like 'em. You can hate their guts. You can mock their religion, elsewhere. Even Episcopalians. But IMO, FR should be above that kind of stuff.

[claudiustg]

I agree. The problem is they won’t do it out of decency. There would have to be a serious round of banning, and that has not been forthcoming. This religious bigotry is tolerated here.

[Revolting cat!]

May I be the first to say:

IBTZ!

[CarbonCounty]

As a Mormon, I know how Jews in the Democrat party probably feel.

[Old Mountain man]

On that we can agree!

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Thank you! From a Special Forces Sergeant Major 5th SFGA Mormon Retired! Served for 24 years!

Thank You and God Bless

[rocksblues]

Bingo!