Well, if Romney had the same view as this, then there'd be some "fusion" there...re: your seeming perspective that the beliefs, actions, worldviews, doctrines, practices, social constructions, etc...doesn't impact further generations in much of a significant way.
Given that you live in Washington -- which even trumps Oregon & CA in unchurched attendance rates...
...which means Seattle is probably THE most unchurched (or one of them) urban area(s) in the country...
...you may not even be fully aware how living where you do has impacted your own beliefs, actions, worldviews, doctrines, practices, social constructions, etc...including the statement you just made.
But the reality is that Romney doesn't even share your worldview: Romney did an interview in the previous election cycle with Tim Russert:
...Tim Russert noted that Romney was 31 when the priesthood ban was lifted in 1978. “Didn’t you think, ‘What am I doing part of an organization that is viewed by many as a racist organization?’” Russert asked. “I’m very proud of my faith, and it’s the faith of my fathers,” Romney answered. “And I’m not going to distance myself from my faith in ANY way.”
Source: Will Mormons’ racial history be a problem for Mitt Romney?
So...note that...
(1) Romney is proud of his forefathers and what they did...both religiously and family/socially.
(2) Romney embraces a worldview opposite what SandyinSeattle claims: Romney apparently thinks his forefathers left him a legacy worth touting...which means that legacy is worth investigating for its eventual impact upon Romney.
And (3) And Romney says he won't "distance myself from my faith in ANY way."
#3 -- in light of the several attackers of Ansel12 on this site -- is what's hilarious...Why? They come on this thread and keep trying to "distance" Romney from his faith!!! If it wasn't so sad, it would be roaringly funny!!!
And Romney's last election-cycle comment with Russert shows Romney himself will have none of this nonsensical apologetics' attempts on his behalf.
Interesting...I'd never thought I'd see the day when such a diverse religious background of people become shills, catalysts and apologists for whacky Mormonism.
But it's happening...
And the Mormon church knew it would happen all along...all they needed to do was to get what they thought was their "Jackie Robinson" pioneer willing to "tough it out"...and they would then COMMAND respect. They would get their primer curricula out there for the world so that every kid in America would be taught, "Mom, when I grown up, I want to be a god from Kolob just like Willard."
Well, as people, Mormons are already worthy of respect. Every person is.
But are MormonISM's beliefs, actions, worldviews, doctrines, practices, social constructions, etc -- are these to be automatically respected per today's multi-cultural post-modernism's "all gods & all beliefs are equal?"
Not on my life. Not on my culture-watch.