For the first time during this campaign, I heard a candidate who spoke passionately, coherently, and with conviction about their religious beliefs, their belief in faith, their respect for the faith of others, and clearly and unequivocally and, in some instances, emotionally, answer the questions that I have heard day in and day out about his religion.
His speech was refreshing and, yes, presidential. And it was from the heart, something that is sadly lacking in this campaign of soundbite speechifying and electioneering.
I will also, for the record, mention that I find the rantings of folks decrying Mormonism as somehow defective, and that only their own beliefs are true and correct, to be suspicious, at the very least. And I will qualify that by mentioning that I am Jewish.
I would have no hesitation in voting for Romney if he is the candidate and I, further, have no hesitation in ignoring the stupidity of those foaming at the mouth about his religion.
You are most welcome to vote for the candidates of your choice and I relish our freedom to do so. I am simply tired of certain people on FR acting like liberals running my church down.
Although you have to admit that the last two baptists in the White House have been real winners! (Carter and Clinton)
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