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To: P-Marlowe
>Pursuant to the constitution, a man's religion does not disqualify him from "running for the presidency". No one on this forum has argued that Romney's status as a High Priest in the LDS Church disqualifies him from "running for the presidency."

Look. The statement that was made regarding "bigotry" was this:

>There are a lot of folks, especially here on Free Republic, who count themselves members of the Religious Right. And many of these folks are more than willing to enter into disputes with LDS over a variety of topics, including, as an example, whether Mr. Romney’s membership in the LDS is disqualifying for the presidency. And I responded to THAT statement. >Yet that has not stopped you from numbering me among the "bigots". Where have I claimed that you are a bigot? You err. >Even though I cast my vote for Romney, under no circumstances would I cast my vote for a Hindu or a Moslem or a Bhuddist, or a Jehovah's Witness, or a Unitarian or a Scientologist, or a "Purpose Driven" evangelical or a homosexual Episcopalian Priest. Then you may be bigoted towards those religions. How do we know? Would you make claims such as, "All Muslims are stupid." I've seen that here, vis-a-vis Mormons. And I've seen the moderators ignore it, even when it was brought to their attention. >The fact is that you would most likely claim that a Baptist should be disqualified from running for the Presidency of the LDS Church. By your definition that would make you a bigot. No. There is a difference between discrimination and bigotry. >Or maybe you should just stop using the pejorative altogether. Or maybe you could discuss with me what I really believe on the use of the term. There is that too.

68 posted on 02/12/2008 10:52:51 AM PST by tortdog
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To: tortdog; MHGinTN; colorcountry; greyfoxx39; Colofornian
PM: Even though I cast my vote for Romney, under no circumstances would I cast my vote for a Hindu or a Moslem or a Bhuddist, or a Jehovah's Witness, or a Unitarian or a Scientologist, or a "Purpose Driven" evangelical or a homosexual Episcopalian Priest.

tortdog: Then you may be bigoted towards those religions.

I call it discernment.

It's a gift.

74 posted on 02/12/2008 3:42:11 PM PST by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: tortdog
Would you make claims such as, "All Muslims are stupid." I've seen that here, vis-a-vis Mormons.

No doubt you have.


And I've seen the moderators ignore it, even when it was brought to their attention.

And you know why they do, as well.

Don't act so WOUNDED.

You also know that the charge is hurled by the LDS Organization members at those who 'disagree' with them as well.

84 posted on 02/13/2008 3:50:03 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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