Are You Concerned About Mitt Romney's Faith?

LDS.org ^ | 3/31/07 | Reaganesque

[Reaganesque]

There has been much controversy here at Free Republic about a Mormon running for President. Mitt Romney has been questioned about his faith and many people here have posted things here expressing concern about what they consider to be "weird" doctrines. Today and tomorrow, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding their 177th Semi-Annual General Conference in which the leaders of the church address the membership around the world directly.

In light of the many misconceptions regarding the LDS (Mormon) church here on FR, I offer the following links for those who have questions and concerns about Mitt and his faith. Conference is a great opportunity for those who know little about the Mormon church to have a few questions answered; to get your answers straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Therefore, here is a link to the broadcast website:

April 2007 LDS General Conference

There are audio streams available in multiple languages and video from KSL TV in Salt Lake City and KBYU, Brigham Young University's television station. The video links are in the first paragraph at the top of the page.

The next session begins at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central. Tomorrow's sessions will be at 12 noon/11 am Central and 4 pm Eastern/3 pm Central. Sessions are 2 hours long.

It is a public broadcast so no passwords or registration are required.

[betsyross1776]

Have you ever gone to the BYU channel on the sat dish. The music especially during Christmas and Easter is something to hear and see.As a Christian I like the Mormon Tabernacle choir. I like the way, during the holidays they have more Christian music on then the so called great channels. You get nothing on the secular channels except for ABC and the annual Ten Commandments which we had to complain about to get back on. I would be so worried about a person who does not believe in God then one who does. They have a beautiful faith. I respect it , as a Catholic I enjoy the choir and would I mind if Mitt became president not this lady.He has more morals then I think some of the ones who condemn their religion do. No I have no problem with Mitt or the Mormons.

[jatopilot99]

The Mormon church does not believe that using Embryos for stem cell research is abortion. Embryonic stem cell research requires the killing of the Embryo to take it’s stem cells.

That’s abortion. Mitt supports Embryonic stem cell research. Not sure if you were aware.

[Finny]

BUMPER STICKER ALERT:

I'd rather have a Republican Mormon than a Democratic Moron.

[Finny]

Now, if it came down to Romney or Rudy (and I will work to try and ensure it does not come down to that choice), then I would pick Romney over Rudy because Romney may well be changing on these issues when I know good and well that Rudy is not.

Bullseye.

[Finny]

I think that Governor Romney should not have signed any Bill on Government sponsored Health Care ......Period. That is what I think!
You can explain your opinion to anybody else anywhere, anytime, anyhow.
It was simply wrong IMHO, and it was a serious faux pas by Mitt, and certainly his handlers for not talking him out of it.
I'm not going to be talked out of that position. I live here, and I'm pissed off about it.
Do you want to argue that point with me? OK, sure, just take a number.

Great post. Good point.