Yes, I would never vote for a Mormon as President, just as I would never vote for a Muslim or Buddhist, or anyone other than a Christian.
I respect people's right to worship as they will, but I support only Christian candidates because I want someone in there who believes what I believe.
At the same time, I'm sure Mitt is an fine person, but I wouldn't want him as President.
Someone who is not Christian will likely not be in line with what I support politically. For example, Mitt supports embryonic stem cell abortion. I believe that is abhorrent in God's eyes and is killing a human being. Same with his pro-gay stance and pro-euthanasia stance.
If you think about it, you can't realistically separate the man's religion from his political motivations, which means, basing one's vote for president, at least paritally, on the person's religion is very valid. It certainly is not bigotry to do so.
I agree. There is always the potential for someone's fruitcake beliefs to influence their decisions/actions in a manner contrary to sound wisdom. Not to say that it would happen during the time span of a presidency - but, the potential exists.
I thought Mormons are Christians?
You are entitled to your opinions but not to your own facts. Romney is not 'pro-abortion', he VETOED a bill that extended stem cell funding.
See:
http://www.freerepublic.com/~unmarkedpackage/#abortion
For all the concerns about religion, remember that being a Chritian doesnt make you cosnervative or a good President. E.g., born-again baptist Jimmy Carter was/is a complete leftist, and even Clinton went to church. (Whether the Clinton's worship anyone but themselves for real is an exercise for the reader.)
Your Tag Line has some garbage in it Newbie.
>>Yes, I would never vote for a Mormon as President, just as I would never vote for a Muslim or Buddhist, or anyone other than a Christian.
I hate to tell you this, but Mormons are Christians and unless you are here to announce you are Jesus Christ returned, you have no standing to judge us and declare otherwise.
>>I respect people's right to worship as they will, but I support only Christian candidates
>>because I want someone in there who believes what I believe.
Correction, you will only support those who fit your narrow definition of Christianity, who are you to say I do not believe in Christ?
>>If you think about it, you can't realistically separate the man's religion from his
>>political motivations, which means, basing one's vote for president, at least paritally,
>>on the person's religion is very valid. It certainly is not bigotry to do so.
Strange, I agree with you on “embryonic stem cell abortion”, Gay rights, and euthanasia, and I ‘m a Mormon.
Huh, I guess Religion does not dictate that stuff after all. As for me, a Mormon, All I have to say about Mitt Romney is … GO FRED!
IMHO you are a bigot for having religion make a difference for you in what should be a secular office. If your position was based on the candidate’s beliefs about government or his position on political issues, that would be valid, but you choose to make religion your decision point.
A couple more nails for this “Litmus test” coffin, if religion determines political alignment then we can count on all the Catholic politicians to be “pro life”, right? (Do I really need to start a list of catholic liberals?) Bill and Hillary are Baptists… do you agree with their positions politically?
Well, it’s a free country and you are free to vote your conscience, however, I am free to call a spade a spade, and in my opinion anyone advocating a religious litmus test is not attractive to the conservative cause.
Mitt is solid pro-life. He opposes embryonic research as this would destroy sacred human life. He feels that gays have rights but NOT the right of marriage. He vigoriously supports marriage ONLY between a woman and a man and wants a constitutional amendment to define and defend this time tested institution.....It is after all, the foundation of society.
If a Christian is someone who believes in and strives to live the teachings of Christ....then you can include as Christians the members of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of LATTER-Day Saints...nicked named the Mormons.
I once was a nonpracticing, in name only Christian who was getting more secularized each passing day. But after converting I now measure everything that I do by the standards of Jesus Christ as taught in the scriptures. As a Mormon I declare that there is no other name or way under heaven whereby a man or woman can be saved but by, and through Jesus Christ the living Son of God.
You may oppose Mitt for legitimate reasons but claiming he isn't a Christian is factually wrong.
I support Mitt because of his CONSERVATIVE positions and not because of his faith. Harry Reid,(US Senate Majority Leader) is also Mormon but I could never support him politically even though we are both Mormons. Mr Reid is liberal and wants more gov't(i.e.less freedom) ...Mitt is, as he recently stated, "as conservative as the constitution" Mittromney.com has his positions clearly spelled out....why not get the unfiltered facts by going to his website?