[ctdonath2]

My point was that most denominations view, if grudgingly, other denominations as some degree of “non Christian”. Witness a recent FR thread notes the Pope declaring unification of Christianity per se would require “conversion” of non-Catholics thereto.

My point likewise can be expanded to include Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other widely respected religions who in no way consider others an alternate true path. They may have grave doctrinal differences, but they can at least function together in a polite & respectful manner on the political stage.

Wherever you place Mormonism on the religious spectrum, a believer thereof can function in a respectful manner in politics.

[Colofornian]

They may have grave doctrinal differences, but they can at least function together in a polite & respectful manner on the political stage. Wherever you place Mormonism on the religious spectrum, a believer thereof can function in a respectful manner in politics.

Yes...but context -- how we treat another -- doesn't negate the necessity of addressing certain content...the worldwide specific slander of Mormon "scriptures" paid for by lifetime 10-percenters like Romney.

Context is the how...Content is the what...two separate considerations.

[Elsie]

Wherever you place Mormonism on the religious spectrum, a believer thereof can function in a respectful manner in politics.

You are absolutely right.

But so what?

You would NOT give the Aryan Brotherhood a pass - nor the Black Panthers; no matter HOW well behaved they were.