[Reaganesque]

Feel free to disagree. That’s why I didn’t post this as a “no flame” thread. I am merely pointing out that the main source of much of the anti-Mormon literature out there is the people who, in the 1840’s, fell away from the church, allied themselves with those who committed such horrific crimes against Mormons and indeed encouraged such atrocities. (In fact, they themselves coined the term “anti-Mormon”) Their motivations are certainly germane to the discussion.

And given that Mitt Romney can’t go anywhere without someone demanding he explain his religion’s views on some subject or another or that any post here on FR with the word “Romney” in the keywords never fails to attract the “Now I love Mormons but did you know they worship Satan” crowd, like it or not, it is an issue in the campaign. It shouldn’t be, but it is and therefore needs to be dealt with. Therefore, in fairness, a Mormon perspective must be heard and that is what I have provided.

[Enosh]

"... did you know they worship Satan”

That's Muslims.

Mormons worship Nothing, like Tom Cruise.

[freeplancer]

I admire you for trying, but all these pinheads will never listen. OF course, they don’t ever say what denomination they belong to and why they think there church or denomination is the best one. I think it is very troubling that “conservatives” want to bash and trash a religion that is centered around Christ and even has the honesty to use his name in the name of the church. Not “baptist” or “nazarene” or whatever name that could be used for a sports team.

[greyfoxx39]

I am merely pointing out that the main source of much of the anti-Mormon literature out there is the people who, in the 1840’s, fell away from the church, allied themselves with those who committed such horrific crimes against Mormons and indeed encouraged such atrocities.

Yep, time to play the "victim" card. Everyone who ever disagrees with mormon theology "allies themselves with those who committed such horrific crimes against Mormons and indeed encouraged such atrocities."

Demonize the opponent and the opponent's sources...the Clintons must have taken their battle plan from SLC. And, mark my words, if Romney gains the Republican nomination, they will utilize this plan against him and they have the press as accomplices.

[sandude]

Therefore, in fairness, a Mormon perspective must be heard and that is what I have provided.

I think the article has some interesting history but it's target audience was not a conservative rumpus room like FR. There is not enough depth in the article. It clearly is one sided and invites those who are offended by Mormonism to chime in with an alternate view. What is this kind of discussion going to accomplish?