Posted on 10/29/2007 8:28:33 AM PDT by Invisigoth
The Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Lutherans, Pentecostals, Mormons and a few other faiths have three things in common – they believe in Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and that He died and was resurrected for our sins.
So what’s the problem?
The political pundits continue to try and make Mitt Romney’s religious beliefs a big issue as he runs for the Republican presidential nomination. Different denominations of Christianity are just that – different denominations – which means different worship practices of the same fundamental Christian beliefs.
Some people have commented that they cannot support Mitt Romney because he is a Mormon. When they are pressed to explain why that is objectionable, they stutter. Still others are skeptical of Mitt Romney based solely on hearsay or lack of knowledge about Mormons.
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Actually, it was Tennessee Ernie Ford that made it popular as “Bless your l’il ole pea pickin’ heart”.
Actually, I can use all the blessings I can get. Your good wishes could not possibly offend me.
There is way too much hostility out here among good, solid conservative people that are solid Americans. On these boards we have an unprecedented opportunity to put this hostility to bed permanently and work together to return our country to a Free Republic as it should be.
(Flag waving /off)
Have a good afternoon (with my blessings).
You don’t really have to shout and you did not give a citation. Perhaps I would make another response if I know who you are quoting. Sounds like a baptist preacher at a tent revival.
This is not a local paper, it is a service that sells its products to newspapers. Does invisigoth have permission to post these articles?
It’s funny, the only people who take the patristics out-of-context more often than the Mormons are the Catholics!
Well then, pay attention, for you might learn something!
As an Agnostic, there isn’t much a difference to me if the candidate is a Baptist, Mormon, Buddhist, Odinist, or Wiccan. If they promise to uphold the Constitution, not “promote Democracy” around the world (yet strike hard at our enemies), and just say no to nannystatist nonsense, then they have my vote.
This should be a fun thread, bookmark for later...
Certainly enough to know that they were viewed primarily as a political rather than a religious threat, in no small part due to Joseph Smith's inability to resist the temptations of theocracy.
I just fail to see the theocrat in Mitt Romney.
As I recall we pass this way several times before on various threads and Sevenbak or tantibot put this out of its misery you are getting forgetful MHG!
As I recall we pass this way several times before on various threads and Sevenbak or tantibot put this out of its misery you are getting forgetful MHG!
Yah, “5.” in post 174 is devastating to Mormon cosmology as well in the denial of the possiblity of multiple gods in different “territories” which is the basic Mormon idea as I understand it. I’m really surprised that Mormon apologists would try to use Iraneaus in support of their views (not Broncobilly . . . I think he’s just spouting stuff he grabbed from a BYU/LDS website . . . but the apologists that quote them and rely on the laziness or ignorance of their readers to not check them out). Broncobilly, please let the Lord lead you to check out the writings of these men yourself.
YOU WISH! ;)
Yep, and look what we have. I think your idea of looking at past performance rather than the faith label is a good one. Faith labels often don't tell us much, as you pointed out.
You know, that is a very reasoned stance.
This is the best statement I have read. These threads go in circles over the same subject over and over again. Those who believe one way will most likely stay within those beliefs. It's old. Can we talk about Romney for what he has or hasn't done, rather than his spiritual beliefs. I don't care if a candidate worships troll dolls as long as the above applies.
Its a novel!
ah, touche'!
Yes, unfortunately, as you hear financial counselors give their "past performance is not indicative of future prospects" disclaimer, so is true of mere "affiliations." But as I said, I take into consideration the "other-worldly commitments" (or lack thereof) of candidates into consideration...even when their affiliation is "orthodox."
I think God purposely raises up folks to "shame" the empty orthodox folks.
The Samaritans weren't total heretics on everything...but we have "The Good Samaritan" parable in Scripture for a reason...Scripture does give examples of what you might call "God-fearers" (folks outside of Israel in the OT & Judeo-Christianity in the NT) who still respected God.
Still, we have folks who are openly militating vs. Christianity and its standards; it's those folks who I can't bring to vote for.
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