Faith, belief, scripture, and doctrine are central issues in judging a person in many situations, but the externalized values and resulting actions are the critical factors in choosing a political leader.
... and I contend that a person's faith and beliefs are the critical factors in determining an individual's externalized values and resulting actions. In other words, you act according to your beliefs.
I know quite a few Mormons, some of them very well, and several would be on a par with some of our top conservatives in their suitability for the White House ...
... in which case, they are not true believing Mormons. As explained HERE and in many other posts by members of the Flying Inman Viper Squad (the term coined by LDS used by them from time to time to denote persons who challenge their beliefs), many of the core tenets of Mormonism are not compatible with the democratic principles upon which this Republic is based. Mormons have to reject numerous teachings of their prophets and holy scriptures in order to govern our society with causing it terrible harm.
anti-Mormon bigotry on FR
Almost all of what is passed off as anti-Mormon bigotry on Free Republic is in reality nothing more than people providing annotated facts (and in some cases personal experiences of ex-Mormons) concerning Mormonism ... and the vast majority of their data is taken directly from LDS sources and historical records. Saints are offered an opportunity to rebut the replies and apologies are offered along with retractions if the information provided is not correct.
Alternatively, it is common to resort to ad hominem responses (i.e. attack an opponent's character rather than answer the contentions made) when unable to make a credible and reasoned response. Blanket use of the term anti-Mormon is one of the most blatant examples of that practice.
Exactly. Well spoken.
Almost all of what is passed off as anti-Mormon bigotry on Free Republic is in reality nothing more than people providing annotated facts (and in some cases personal experiences of ex-Mormons) concerning Mormonism ... and the vast majority of their data is taken directly from LDS sources and historical records. Saints are offered an opportunity to rebut the replies and apologies are offered along with retractions if the information provided is not correct.
I've had several Mormons who worked with or for me in the past and we've had relaxed and upbeat discussions. They all lied through their teeth about practices, beliefs and the whole structure of the LDS. Good workers and employees. But when you have to lie about your beliefs, what does that say?