[MHGinTN]

We have seen over the past two or three years the propensity of Mormonism apologists to hold two contradicting positions simultaneously and be unable to see that they are doing this when it is pointed out to them. I see this contradiction in Beck's goals the same way, he is incapable of seeing that he is simultaneously touting the Christian foundations of the founders and thus the nation, while zealously maintaining his Mormonism though his own religions founders stamped that Christianity totally apostate.

This brings up an interesting possibility even Jim Robinson might consider: is Glenn Beck--whether unwittingly or on purpose--preparing the way for a rise in Romney stocks, as merely another of 'the conservatives who practice their religious beliefs as they see fit yet hold to the founder's principles?'

Shouldn't we pause to consider how the duplicity is being staged, pushing the contradictory nature of Mormonism founding beliefs in apostasy of Christianity to the back burner while bringing to the fore the notion that 'any religion is useful to return Americans to our founding principles'--hence the black robed brigade which included an Islamic Imam among the brigade champions?

Glenn Beck's rally may have been one giant step in trying to soften the American people's response to exposing of Mormonism realities. We certainly have a small brigade of Mormonism apologists working the Internet on especially conservative sites trying to spin the Beck rally as 'all about returning to the foundering principles, without regard to what religion is your choice ... any religious system is valid so long as the founders are the focus!'

In that light, is it important to resolve the contradictions between Beck touting the Christian founders and the basis of Mormonism being that Christianity was completely apostate since the second century CE? We may get a big clue if soon Romney begins a slow revival of pointing to the founders as our guides ...

And I actually believe Glenn is not aware that there is a glaring contradiction in his schtick. I believe he loves this country and wants it to renew a closer walk with God so that it still flourishes when his children are grown. I wonder, can a movement based upon a duplicitous foundation actually lead to national revival?

[MHGinTN]

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[Godzilla]

Good points and valid concerns.

[MHGinTN]

Kerping

[MHGinTN]

Pingalingaling for your consideration.

[RnMomof7]

This brings up an interesting possibility even Jim Robinson might consider: is Glenn Beck--whether unwittingly or on purpose--preparing the way for a rise in Romney stocks, as merely another of 'the conservatives who practice their religious beliefs as they see fit yet hold to the founder's principles?'

How funny I was thinking about that too... did he endorse Romney last time?

[little jeremiah]

Thanks for the ping. I didn’t read any of Beck’s speechifying the other day; I prefer to read than listen because it’s faster. ;-)

But I did see some quotes, and Mormon beliefs are indeed nonsense, and I have no problem with people believing nonsense. But if they are influenced by the nonsense to believe other things that are not so, or their beliefs make them blind or partial in a way that is harmful, that’s another thing.

And regarding Romney - puke!

[MHGinTN]

Kerping ... some cannot see the corrosive nature of ecumenism ... and it may just be the way to open the door for the Mormon Romney to be ‘more acceptable’. If any religion is as good as any other so long as the founders are honored, how could Romney's Mormonism be a hindrance?