Political Punch

I find it interesting that more, than less, of this earth's population believes in the holy bible. They believe in Noahs Ark, Moses Parting the Sea, and Mary being visited by an angel and giving birth to our Savior, and etc...So if most of the population can believe in these things, wouldn't it make more sense to think that God hasn't stopped with miracles and prophets.....Just thought you all might want to think about it........Not to mention just because someone claims to be religious doesn't mean they are void from faults........The person that leads this country should be chosen by his deeds and acts.....I didn't realize that we were voting if the Mormon Church was true........I thought we were voting on the runner up.....The mormons and jews and others are all persicuted for their faith...And to say what one believes in, when you are not of that faith, is illogical. What good comes from being unkind to one another all for the sake of proving or disproving one's faith....Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor With all Thy Heart.......

I am my brother's keeper so take this bit of truth and pray about it, ask the Holy Spirit to protect you from the enemy as you pray in your beds tonight:
An afterword summery by James Akin quotes,"I will be like the most high"?
the central claim of the Mormon church ---that men and women can become the deities of their own worlds, the same as God the Father now is, with billions worshiping them---represents the ambition of Lucifer,who said in his heart,"I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;I will be like the Most High"(Is.14:14). To such aspirations the biblical response can only be,"yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit"(Is.14:15).
The devil has craved worship and equality with God ever since he fell. So consumed with this desire is he that he was willing to surrender his dark control of the pagan nations of the world if the Lord Jesus would only fall down and worship him(Matt.4:8-9).
When not directly encouraging people to worship him, the devil has encourage others to gradually come under his sway by following his example,by falling from grace through aspiring to be like God. This was the original lie he told Adam and Eve--that death would not come to them if they aspired to "be as gods"(Gen.3:4-5). This was the lie that, once believed and acted upon, caused the fall of the human race. It is also the lie the Mormon church wishes its members to believe and act upon. This may shock some, but it is the truth. There is a time for being polite and a time for being diplomatic, but there is also a time for plain speaking. The fact is: The Mormon church's "evangelization" efforts serve to spread the original lie that satan told in the Garden. The Mormon church tries to inspire people with Luciferian ambitions.The Mormon religion is not only not Christian in its beliefs, but that it is founded on deep spiritual darkness. If you are Mormon reading this, you must cast off the deceptions that have been passed on to you by the Mormon heirarchy. No matter how good and pious it seeks outwardly to appear, inwardly it is controlled by spiritual darkness. Saint Paul's words regarding false apostles of his day apply equally well to the "apostles" of Mormonism:
Such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Chriist. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is not strange if his servents also disguise themselves as servants of rightousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds(2 Cor.11:13-15).If you are Mormon, save your souls and repent. Now, to elect a politician based on his religious belief, you may ask yourself this question, Would you stand for a nation under God or one under the influence of Satan?

Why doesn't anyone ever mention Senator Reid's Mormon faith?

The spiritual beliefs of our political leaders will always matter to America. There is no seperation of church and state and there never will be as long as there are church goers voting. Regardless of their denomination, faith has a tremendous influence on what people value politically. Is it any wonder that voters choose candidates that represent their spiritual beliefs? The unfortunate thing is that politicans market themselves by trying to appeal to a group's spiritual beliefs. It's manipulative and low down, but that's life. Romney seems like he is a wimp and a coward. Too afraid to stake claims in what the LDS truly believe, yet trying to hold on to Mormonism by a thread to try to keep the votes of the LDS.

I've been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 25+ years and it still cracks me up whenever I hear those not of our faith refer others to "expert" sources for information about our church. My funniest experience with this was when I was first learning about the church back in the late 70's and my Catholic mother was having a holy cow about it. One day she came home from work with a "Hustler" magazine and poked it at me (the doctor she worked for subscribed to this highly educational magazine). "There's an article in here about Mormons that I want you to read," she said. I would not take the magazine and told her that there was no way I'd read anything packaged in that kind of filth. I couldn't believe she had actually brought something like that into our house. Yep, there are a lot of expert sources out there. Do yourself a favor, talk to a real Mormon (who's not a politician) or go to the Church's website if you want expert sources.

Sorry, Tina, but trust and belief are distinctly separate issues from Gov. Romney's choice of religion. This "issue" is as irrelevant now as was John F. Kennedy's in 1960, and Sen. Brownback's pitiful attempt to draw publicity to his obviously-faltering campaign should be repudiated by everyone. What Gov. Romney worships, or even if he worships, is of little consequence or importance to me; what IS of consequence and importance to me is what positions he holds, what his proposed solutions are to our problems, what he wants to accomplish, and what he has previously accomplished in his career, all of which don't necessarily correlate with his choice of religion.

Just consider the presidency of Richard Nixon, arguably one of our nuttiest presidents: he professed to be a practicing Quaker, but he didn't end the Vietnam War and showed extreme paranoia in his dealings in domestic issues. Yet, he opened China and established detente with the USSR. Had someone voted for him based on the assumptions that his religion indicated his character, that person would have been extremely disappointed. Whether Gov. Romney is a millennialist, amillennialist, or post-millennialist is as of as much relevance to me as the number of angels that can dance on the head of a pin--ie., precious little.

Chuck, I absolutely do recognize that there are much bigger issues in this world than Mitt Romney's religious beliefs, but doesn't it make sense that we should trust and believe in the person who we are planning to elect as the leader of the greatest superpower in the world?

And I agree that it sucks that so many people put so much stake in whether or not a political pundit is a Christian or goes to church regularly. That whole separation of church and state that our forefathers fought for so mightily has really gone right down the tubes.

My problem is that people are just MAD because Mitt is the best candidate to be the president BUT because he's a LDS member, everyone else is mad!! I mean, when it comes to direct the country and be a excellent president, does religion matter?? if so, can someone tell me about the current president's religion and the things that he's doing?? I mean, come on!! He's not trying to govern this country based on religion and make everybody to be a "mormon", He's just trying to get this country better than before!!
But because most of the people are ignorant, they don't see that. All they want is to select a crazy guy from Texas that will make Texas their "own country" and then make as many stupid decisions as he can..that's what america wants!!

Let's see if I correctly understand the discussion here: we have wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; we have massive problems with our immigration policies; we have decreasing energy supplies and increasing energy prices; we're confronted with climate change; we have an expensive and bureaucratic health care system; we have elected leaders in Washington who can't agree on what to have for breakfast, much less anything else; we have an Attorney General who is about as effective as Cecil, the Seasick Sea Serpent; we have government agencies who are encroaching on civil liberties and personal privacy; we are losing our preeminent position in world economic matters; we have extremely poor international relations, and what's the first thing we're discussing--Mitt Romney's choice of religion? I feel I'm reliving a bad imitation of the 1960 presidential election!

It is very hard for me to believe that a real Christian would judge another. I thought that the Bible said judge not that you will be judged. If you really think about it All religion is a bit wierd. The resurection of Jesus Christ, the virgin birth, Moses and the clay tablets, parting of the red sea, etc. Soooo why is the Morman Religion any different? It all comes down to faith and faith will win out. Some of these comments above show a very biased view and we are voting for a President not a religion. Do some reading and educate yourself. A cult according to the dictionary is a group if people believing in the same ideology. Therefore these evangical Christians are also a cult. So who is calling the kettle black!

My pile of rocks are better than your pile of rocks said the caveman... and it has been conflict ever since.

Do we need to start a self destructive battle like the sunni and the shiites in gaza and baghdad?

Now if he had a cabinet full of mormons (which he won't) I would be worried because they would all fall asleep in meetings.

why are people so obsessed with Romney's Mormonism...big deal...move on. It's pretty sad we have people who live in this country that have no tolerance for others religious beliefs... a lot of so called "Christians" that are anything but emulating Christ-like virtues...hypocrisy...Jesus would be ashamed of you

why are people so obsessed with Romney's Mormonism...big deal...move on. It's pretty sad we have people who live in this country that have no tolerance for others religious beliefs... a lot of so called "Christians" that are anything but emulating Christ-like virtues...hypocrisy...Jesus would be ashamed of you

So which churchis the true one, the one and only true church of God? Why, it's your church, of course. And it's clear that people of the true faith can only believe what's true. After all, they chose the right book. Aren't they so clever for making the right choice?!
I'm not a person of the true faith. I haven't read the book that makes me immune from error. But I like to think tha I can grow and come nearer the truth as events or scholarship reveales new facts.

RON PAUL!!! That would be 100% yes. RON PAUL in 2008 is the only answer.

"Open Letter to Governor Romney

"I am part of the Christian evangelical community that will never consider supporting your candidacy until you renounce Mormonism and make Jesus your Lord and Savior."

Jesus IS his Lord and Savior. That's why it is called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Open Letter to Governor Romney

Sunday, February 18, 2007 (Reprint)

Dear Governor Romney,

I am part of the Christian evangelical community that will never consider supporting your candidacy until you renounce Mormonism and make Jesus your Lord and Savior. Your efforts and the efforts of members of your cult to persuade people that Mormonism is a brand of Christianity are an expensive waste of time, more expensive than you know.

You have an opportunity. Your decision to follow Jesus will save your soul and potentially the souls of many deluded Mormons who perpetuate the frauds of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and other heretics.

Your cult with its secret meetings and seductive theology thinks that with enough cleverness and money you can brainwash people. We know that Mormonism is not Christianity just like we know that cyanide isn’t health food.

I pray that the Holy Spirit will lead you to the truth about Jesus.

Sincerely,

Edwin N. Cosby
2 Cor 11:14-15

The problem with Mormonism is the fact that they are not up front about what they believe. That's not a good trait or characteristic for a group or an individual. When confronted about their well documented beliefs, they will say it's not what they believe. It's an ever changing picture. They use Chrisitan terminology but have their own meaning which they are not forthcoming about. I don't get it! Just tell people straight-up what you believe.

I think if you took the arguments that many have leveled here - those of the "it is ridiculous that somebody could actually believe in Mormonism" variety - and put them up to any faith, be it evangelical christianity, catholicism, islam, buddhism, hinduism, judaism, any other faith you choose to pick, you would find that there is something that defies reason and rationality in EVERY one of those faiths. There is a reason it is called faith.

It is sad to me that there are people out there who consider themselves educated and intelligent but still fail to give mormonism, or any other significant religion a fair shake. Unless you really really really know a lot about it - assume that it is a reasonable belief system.

Because I can tell you that it is.

"One of the strangest teachings that Mormons accept is that we can become gods and populate our own planets."

While I am not a Mormon, and many of their teachings sound strange, I have not found one of their beliefs that does not have at least SOME scriptural basis, whether it be baptism for the dead [found in the New Testament], or the notion of humans as gods, e.g.:

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords
"I said, 'You are "gods"; you are all sons of the Most High.'
Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods' ?
If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came­ and the Scripture cannot be broken­ . . .

Since the Mormons believe in ETERNAL progression, some of their beliefs about the after-life are not all that surprising or even odd, if we accept an after-life to begin with.

And the so called "Cristians" throw another stone at the Mormons. They sure are true examples arnt they?

Tom save some of those stones. You dont want ot cast all your stones at the Mormons because they might come in handy later with another religion that doesnt fit your ideals.

Thanks, je po! So,I may still be in the USA after all?

It is rediculous that a candidate must have a "faith" to be seriously considered for office in this country.

I am a non-Mormon who has lived in Utah for 11 years. I live in a state full of illogical thinkers, thanks to this religion. Anyone who believes in this religion can be easily be missled and is very gullible, and has faulty judgement. If you study what they really believe, you would never vote for a Mormon as President and leader of the free world. I am glad, though, that Mitt is running for President. It will serve to educate the public about what Mormonism really is and expose it's completely illogical mindset.

It's really troubling to see so many posts stating someone must have "faith" in order to hold elected office. In fact, they would even prefer someone who has "faith" in dogma they find ridiculous over someone w/ secular beliefs. And only for that reason; you must profess "faith." Does this strike anyone else as discriminatory?

All of you talking about your particular religion are crazy. There is no god as you describe... We were put here by aliens. Hale Xenu.

Hey Steve: Our current president has gone off the religious deep end and we haven't impeached him...yet. Look at who he wants to put in the Attorney General's position. He is replacing all the top government jobs with religous fundamentalists

It is always entertaining to read the crazy comments when Mormonism is debated. The anti-Mormons foam at the mouth and the good LDS folks bear their testimonies. I love it. Mr. Romney will have stand on his own feet as a competent, secular candidate. And any President who would go off the religous deep end would be immediately impeached.

That church loves to brag about having so many members, but what they won't say is that over half of their membership is on the "inactive list" meaning that those people have nothing to do with that church.

Even if I did agree with Mitt Romney's politics, I could never vote for him knowing that he believes in a religion that was started in the early 1800's in New York by a teenage boy whose stories of communicating with angels can't be scientifically verified or agreed upon by historians even based on his own writings, and who proclaimed that God instructed him that Mormon men should have plural marriages only after members of his church found out about his indiscretions. I couldn't vote for a man belonging to a church that denounced plural marriages when the President of that church received a message from God that plural marriage is wrong, coincidentally, right when Utah was attempting to gain statehood. There is baptism for the dead, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the belief that Adam and Eve lived in Garden of Eden in Missouri, the secrecy of the church's rituals and beliefs... The list goes on and on... Learn about the history and teachings of the Mormon church before you decide whether or not to vote for Mr. Romney just because he has strong family values and attends church regularly. He certainly has a right to believe what he wants to believe with respect to religion. However, it seems to me that anyone who believes in the Mormon church is either easily misled, terribly ignorant, or a hypocrit, not the qualities I look for in the President of the United States of America.

The Mormons were founded by a very high degree Freemason. They symbolism is all over their temple. Until we can get away from the whole secret society crap we will continue to be slaves to the control system set up by the Freemasons. Almost every president we have ever had was involved in this secret society BS. And THAT is what is wrong with this country. And I am willing to bet my last dollar that Mitt Romney is a member.

This is so stupid. My book vs your book.
Religion cracks me up.

Captain Army: I totally agree. I mean, how can we expect someone to rationally function as our prez when they believe such nonsense? I mean anyone who takes such doctorine seriously cannot possibly use sound logic or reasoning when making decisions that could effect our entire world. I mean, just look at how our prez thinks that "god is on our side" etc.?

I am a non-Mormon who lives in Utah. If you think for one minute that Mormons are Christians because they have a "family comes first" attitude, or because they have Jesus' name in their title, think again. Their doctrine is far from that of the Bible. I logged on to Jake Tapper's article thinking it would outline for everyone what some of those main differences are. Mormonism teaches that the faithful men of Mormonism will become gods. Their wives will not be in heaven with them unless the husband summons them by a "secret name". They also believe, as stated by someone else's response here that they believe they are the only true church. The list goes on and on. Romney may look like the lesser of the Republican evils, but I would have a hard time voting for anyone whose daily routine is rooted in the fact that he will become a god someday. I can't do it.
Romney's faith should be something that the country looks at before casting a vote. The reason other candidates aren't dealing with it is because their faith is familiar. Mormonism is fascinating to study. I think you'll find some real eye-openers.

Being a woman, I see some of these candidates as directly affecting my "issues", so yes, I am concerned that they will push their religious idiologies on the American public. And didn't our forefathers want seperation of church and state? The fact that he wears his religion on his sleave buggs me and it should bug you too. If he is content with his religion, he wouldn't need to pander to the religious right or speak at Regent- which by the way, is one of the worst law schools in this country, started by Pat Robertson and who's graduates are hired by the Bush administration, despite their abilities, only their political/religious affliations. Enough is enough!!! We've had a fundamental prez now for 6 years and our country is worse off then ever!!!!

Just join the Ron Paul Revolution!!

hey Je Po, read Julio Barraza's comments and learn something....that's an excellent comment right there!!

Je Po, you are making it about religion by being so anti. I never mentioned it in my original post. If you scroll down and read it, you'll figure it out, I hope. Good luck to your pres. candidate, clearly not Romney.

It seems it was just yesterday and people were questioning whether a Catholic - John F Kennedy - would make a good president. You know what...Kennedy was a GOOD president! Governor Romney has proven himself in the political arena that he is a man of honor and commitment. As for religion, this country was founded by religious people. I see a religious candidate as a plus. Let us all focus on the issues at hand and vote for the best candidate.

Hey david daniel..you're very wrong to call mormons "liers". You think that that was blasphamy? Let me explain it to you..The Pearl of Great Price doesn't say that we will be gods or bigger than God, what it says is that we being His children have the potential to be like Him (Not equal or greater) but we will be perfect as He is(again, won't be equal or greater than Him).Now you denying something that is true, I call that blaspahmy!! So honestly, I don't want to be you when Jesus comes back!!

Casey: I'm sick and tired of people assuming that the only people out there with morals and values are devout religious people, that's all. Why should faith even be an issue in this campaign? The only time it should be is when it might influence the person's policies once he/she gets into office. THAT is where it becomes a problem. Religion should not be part of our American politics, if it is, we are no better off then the islamic fundamentalists.

Some people on this site appear really angry. Maybe they they need a Family Home Evening lesson tonight. You know who you are!

Will you people stop spouting off at the mouth about family values, morality, etc? I don't want someone's religious idiologies dictating his office politics. Abstinence only programs failed...or do you people forget that? Frankly, I don't care what religion someone is...as long as they don't wear it on their sleaves. And by the way...you don't have to be religious to be family-oriented!!!!

Embarassing that a "Senior National Correspondent" can't get the name of this church correct. Appears to be something just thrown together and in a poor manner all the way around. I have no problem questioning faith...the problem is that most of the ones doing the questioning don't really care about their own faith it's only a way to smear the candidate...sad.

First thing first, Mr. guy-who-wrote-this-article: stop saying "his church" because is not his!! It's the Church of Christ!! The name is not the "church of Mitt Romney of latter day saints" so think before you type.
Politicians are mad because he's got everything they want..he's honest, respected, a family man, etc while other politician are not even close to him. Now they're bringing the subject of him being a Mormon...you know what? let me ask some questions: How many people (or politician) go to church every week? How many of them follow whatever the church is teaching them? How many of them PRAY every day for guide and direction?? How many of them honor their own families (H.Clinton can't answer this one)? Just because he's a good Latter Day Saint doesn't mean that he cannot be an excellent president. You people know that he's got everything to guide this country and protect this country. If you don't want a honest man to be the president, you will lose an opportunity that doesn't come everyday. Romney for president!!!

The condition that this country is in at this time is NOT too good. Obviously the Mormon religion can not fix this. But, I do know this. The beleifs that the Mormon religion has towards family is very strong. There is not a family in this country that can say they are as well connected as a Mormon family is. I just can't see any bad coming from a man like Romney being elected as President. I think his way of thinking can really make this country stonger. Starting with families. Thats where it all starts.

I used to be a mormon until I read in the book they call "THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE,"where it says that if you follow the tenets set forth in that book that you can aspire to be a god.That, to me is blasphamy.They tell you when you are "investigating"that there is nothing in their bible that isn't in ours.Funny never seen anything remotely like that in the KING JAMES VERSION of the bible.They are nothing but a bunch of lying elitist.

The problem with this commentary, and with the Deseret News alleged "Mormon official" is that those who think Romney erred don't know what they're talking about. Mitt Romney was absolutely correct in correcting Stephanopoulis. Just go to the link in the above article to the Deseret News and see if you can find where a Mormon official made any kind of a pronouncement. Dee Benson, isn't a Mormon official.

I am also a member of the LDS church (that is Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). I've been keeping my eye on Romney and wouldn't support him if his politics and motivation were not in accordance with what I support. Regardless of religious beliefs, he demonstrates values,morality, strengthening of the family and the family's essential role in becoming a better country. How can we go wrong? Hopefully this country won't cut off it's nose to spite it's face. We could end up with a lot worse than a family man.

"Both the Brownback and Giuliani campaigns have apologized for bringing faith into this debate" Both of these two desperate candidates know exactly what they are doing - unless they are stupid, in which case they are not worth voting for anyway. They (and others) are acting like a child who thinks an "I'm sorry Mommy" erases the fact that he deliberately hit his sister. This is America for goodness sakes! They should be defending Romney's right to practice the religion of his choosing. The freedom to practice or not practice a religion of our choosing is our right. By the way, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a document called the "Thirteen Articles of Faith". These articles are a brief and succinct statement as to what the church believes. Go the the source, the church itself and read this statement. You'll find that #11 reads "We claim the privelege of worshiping Almight God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privelege, let them worship how, where, or what they may."

Lets see, mccain belongs to the church of Chris Wallace/Tim Russert/George Stephanopouolos F-Bomb throwers. rudy belongs to the church of abortions/divorces/wife dog killers. Mr. Romney belongs to the church of love thy neighbor as thy self/be kind to others/no sex before marrige/children should have a mom and a dad/most important work goes on in our homes. I'd say Mr. Romney's faith looks pretty good.

Would religion be an issue if the candidate was of the Jewish faith? Why is this man's religion so important? Would it be that big of a deal were he another religion?

Just because someone doesn't spend their time talking about church doesn't mean they are not religious, or grounded in faith. Romney's faith is an issue because the media have made it an issue - he isn't the one who is out trumpeting his Mormonism. He is just not apologizing for it. I don't know specifics about the religious beliefs of the Republican candidates, but I am suspicious of anyone who talks too loudly about it. We are a nation founded on freedom of religion (among other things) and don't really need to be run as a single-faith country.

I am a devout Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints and yes I am not going to defend the church, it can stand on it's own two feet. I know that the Church is true and know with every part of my soul. That being said, why can't we just celebrate the fact that we have a Good man who is running for President of this great country and is trying to get across to it's citizens to stand up and be good people, teach our children high morals and standards. We have become a nation of immorality and low standards. We need to go back and start teaching our children that NO Pre-mariatal sex IS wrong, guess what no STD's or unnecessary abortions, Aids would be on the downward, Children need to be raised by Both Parents. The teachings that come from the home is what he emulates, let's not attack him for what we as an american society should have been doing all along

I haven't decided who to vote for but I am studying the candidates and trying to get to know them. Although I'm not a mormon, as far as I can tell it doesn't even seem like any of the top candidates really have any faith of any kind except for Romney. The other top tier candidates have said what religion they are but are they really living their faith. It seems like they don't really have any faith that is guiding them. What church does mccain go to? It appears to me that he attends the church of Chirs Wallace/Tim Russert/George Stephanopoulos every sunday. How about rudy, does he go to church and if so does he do it just for show and does his religion condemn abortions or divorces? If his religion does not accept abortions or divorces then he is not living his faith. So as an outsider looking in, it appears that Mr. Romney is the only top candidate that even has any faith. It just seems extremely unfair to question and judge Mr. Romney about his faith and only his. I for one can see through the mud that the campaigns are throwing at us and see that none of these other candidates even have any faith!

First, if the reporter would like to report on the issue of Gov. Romney's faith then he sould do a bit more research before reporting. The name of his church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, not the Church of Latter Day Saints.

Second, a man of faith generally holds to a higher set of standards that we as a country should strive to have help run this nation. We should look to men that hold to strong ethical values(no matter what that faith may be ie Christian, Muslim, Buddist) to be a logical choice to lead our nation. With the corruption that we see along all tiers of government, it would be refreshing to have a person who could stand up and be a stallwart compass giving us direction in our morally erroding nation.

The highest of high comedy. I just love when one person who espouses unprovable, irrational dogma argues with another person who espouses unprovable, irrational dogma about who is correct about his/her unprovable, irrational dogma. It just doesn't get any better than that.

How dare he say he's running for a secular office! If only the government was secular! Mormons, Christians, Catholics, they're all bigots in one way or another. An ATHEIST or LIBERTARIAN will save our constitution, not some jack playing politics

As Romney is the frontrunner in several key states, it is no surprise that he is suddenly under such attacks. Politicians will do anything to pull each other down. Romney seems like a decent guy, and I hope the public will judge him for who he really is and not what others say about him.

One of the strangest teachings that Mormons accept is that we can becomes gods and populate our own planets. It is a polytheistic religion.

They believe we are children of a man and woman who have become gods and live on some planet somewhere. They believe that every good Mormon couple has the same potential.

I would not want to be a Mormon woman!

Seriously, they have some really odd beliefs. One other teaching is that North America used to be populated by people before the Native Americans. They tell of great wars and so forth, yet there is absolutely no archeological evidence for these crazy teachings.

Romney's faith should be taken into account when deciding on whether to vote for him. Is he a man of reason or not?

If faith is off limits, why does he refer to it in his position on abortion? If he is a man of faith and his faith claims a right to choose is a sin, the voters have a right to know that. What about baptizing dead people who were never Mormons? Do the Mormons still do this? As an American Indian who is not a Christian, I wouldn`t vote for anyone who supports doing that kind of thing.

I bristle at this kind of commentary because faith is a personal issue. It's Romney's prerogative to embrace or reject tenets of his faith. It is, after all, his faith. So who is Stephanoupolous (sp?), or any of these campaign staffers, to put words in his mouth or mock his faith?