So if you do not deny that this is your belief, then what is the problem here?
Why the defensive comment from the official: “ A spokeswoman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Huckabee’s question is usually raised by those who wish to smear the Mormon faith” ???
You seem to think that because your brother may have turned into a horse theft, that that somehow reflects badly on how you led your life. We are all God’s children. Some turn out well some turn out not so well. Lucifer turned out badly and was cast out and took 1/3 of our brothers and sisters with him never to have the chance at physical bodies. We that are here ,while not perfect, did not rebel and therefore come to earth.
Sounds a little like the Democratic playbook of personal attacks in response to legitimate questions, doesn’t it?