Homeshoolmom,
I think we need to understand our terminology.
Mormons believe that Salvation is a complete free gift. All those who lived on Earth have been ransomed by Jesus Christ. In fact this view is even less work based than a typical Christian’s. One could say our view is vastly more Jesus dependent than vastly many others, because it is FREE FREE FREE totally independent of being in the right faith or not!
We believe also, however, that Rewards in addition to our salvation as stated by Jesus in the New Testament, is a function of our works and our faith in Jesus Christ.
As I stated earlier, I do not believe that is what Mormonism teaches. Mormon’s own teachings do not assert that salvation is a free gift from Christ alone and is based in His grace. We could go around and around, and I could quote you things from the book of Mormon, if that’s what you’d like.
However, my intention is not to get into a theological discussion. I answered honestly why I would never vote for a Mormon. If I was the only one who felt this way, I’d probably have refrained from answering. I know, however, from talking to other Christians that I am not alone in my concerns about Romney.