Posted on 03/31/2011 10:00:16 PM PDT by Grig
Rush Limbaugh confirmed today the rumor that he and his wife Catherine have been meeting with Mormon missionaries for the past few months and are seriously considering committing to the Utah based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Limbaugh was quite forthcoming in how his fascination with Mormonism began. Over the years there have been a number of things about the Mormons that have really caught my attention. Limbaugh stated.
Mormons are the most conservative religious group in the United States, their support for President Bush, traditional marriage, the tea party, really earned them my respect. Rush said.
I also find that rejecting conventional wisdom leads to finding greater truth, and I think it would be hard to find a Christian faith that embodies that quite they way they do he added.
When asked if his connections with other well known Mormons like Glenn Beck or Mitt Romney had any influence, Limbaugh downplayed their role in his spiritual search. From what little time Ive spend with Glenn and Mitt, I can tell they are great guys, but so are a lot of other non-Mormon conservatives. Plus, I dont think anybodys religion should be judged on the basis of members who are public figures. Nobody is a perfect example of the faith they aspire to live by.
Limbaugh also make it clear that should he convert to Mormonism, he would not feel obligated to endorse a Mormon candidate. You have to look at the whole package, what America needs is a strong conservative voice and religion shouldnt be a factor. The media only brings it up in hopes of dividing Americans against each other even further. He added.
When asked if he found anything surprising in Mormonism he admitted I knew they were a conservative people, but I was really amazed at how their Book of Mormon has such a strong political, right wing message. American exceptionally, its there, limited government, thats there too, even the Bush doctrine is in there in a way. I really didnt expect things like that be doctrine to them.
When asked if he would actually consider giving up adult beverages and his beloved cigars to conform to the requirements Mormons must live Rush grew noticeably uneasy. Ive been trying e-cigarettes. He said. Well just have to see how things go.
Limbaugh seemed unconcerned about there being a backlash from evangelical Christians, who dont view Mormons as Christians. A lot of the hostility aimed at Mormonism is a mirror of the hostility aimed at me for being an effective conservative voice. Its the same kind of irrational hatred, the same kind of childish attacks. And Ive never been one to back down on my beliefs. Im content to let time prove me right as it always does, and I really think we are only talking a small minority that the media loves to play up.
Backlash has already begun however. Mike Huckabee, who is considered by some to be largely responsible for the 2008 nomination going to McCain rather than Romney, responded to the rumor by saying Rush should be forced, at gunpoint, to watch September Dawn and read every book ever written by the Tanners.

Thirty days, has September.
April, June and the speed offender.
What clues made you suspicious?
Why is it that MORMONs just LOVE to be HATED?
I sure hope your right. I really do.
Your right. I just re read the article. My bad.
I’m starting to really hate April Fool’s Day.
Just didn’t want you upset unnecessarily. :)
*rubbing eyes*
Sure glad I thought about this before posting some kind of
a rant! LOL
Happy April Fool’s Day to you! :)
I was wondering when that was going to be posted! :-)
Meanwhile, this thread has pretty much gone 10-3-39.
(Curious to see how many FReepers get that reference).
this one don’t...
So the mystery deepens, eh?
Well, it's not Biblical in origin, nor is it a math puzzle (for Indiana or otherwise). Let's just say it that those who have really traced the origin of "Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck!" might be able to get it.
And in closing, remember that 42 is, of course, magic. But in Latrobe, PA it's always 33.
Normally a very series FReeper except on January 0x5B.
Going for absurdist humor?
Why is it that the Cotton Mather ultra-puritan witch burners still can’t admit that the Roger Williams religious freedom model won out over 300 years ago?
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