>>>For transparency reasons, I am surprised by the hostility towards Mormons on this site. I have rarely encountered such negativity
Collateral damage. Any mud a certain clique here can splatter against the wall hoping it sticks on Romney, they throw. Somehow they seem to think this will make Ron Paul the next leader of the free world. Nobody said they were logical.
It’s just going to get worse as the bozo attacks on Romney rev up. They seem to be posting new threads daily now. On the other hand I was really getting bored with the breathless and generally pointless “exposes” on Megan McCain.
I am an evangelical Protestant. I do not agree with the LDS theologically, but I do agree with you that some main stream religious members have anti Mormon sentiments (unfortunately it also includes members in my denomination). Like I said, I do not agree with Mormons on theological matters, but as everyday citizens, Mormons (rarely drink, smoke or swear, strong family values and best preparers for emergencies) are an asset. This accusation that Mormons knuckle to world demands by Catholics is extremely hypocritical. The Catholic Church has a long history of functioning in a worldly manner. Look at all the Catholic politicians that are given a pass on their personal behavior (alcoholism, convenient divorces, infidelity, pro abortion, etc, etc) by the Church leadership. I have not even started with their acceptance of former gay men in the seminary for priethood (gee what happen to the teachings of Ephesians and 1st Timothy on qualifications for a priest) to meet their shortfall of priests and the church’s position on illegal immigration (which contradicts their existing catechism on Catholic immigrants should obey the laws of their host nations). Bottom line is before any denomination starts to go after another denomination, they better make sure that they themselves are squared away.
"One issue I want to clarify concerns President Clinton’s “don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t pursue” military policy. I believe that the Clinton compromise was a step in the right direction. I am also convinced that it is the first of a number of steps that will ultimately lead to gays and lesbians being able to serve openly and honestly in our nation’s military. That goal will only be reached when preventing discrimination against gays and lesbians is a mainstream concern, which is a goal we share."
Sincerely, Mitt Romney
Shoot, when Catholics had a problem with pedophiles, I defended the church as a whole even when many Catholics would not. When people attack southern baptists for being so vocal I defend them as well.
As far as Romney goes, he will only get my vote if he is the Republican nominee. Palin for president. I already have the bumper sticker.
This being a conservative...
Wow...
Given that better than 85% of FR did not support Romney last go around means it's on heck of a clique...