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In reply to the discussion: We Should Lay off Using Romney's Mormon Beliefs as a Criticism [View all]enough
(13,255 posts)12. I agree completely. As an atheist, and a citizen, I am appalled by the focus on religion as a
requirement for holding high office. I hope that if I were a Christian or a member of any other religion, I would still think the same on this issue.
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Mormon's an Christians are about equally crazy in their beliefs. But the Christians get a pass in
Erose999
May 2012
#1
My theory on criticizing faith: if it would be criticized as BS outside a church then go ahead
CreekDog
May 2012
#126
Oh, and don't forget about the ritual cannibalism and vampirism of the deity!
backscatter712
May 2012
#176
I find Mormonism fascinating. I'm not going to silence myself because a Mormon is running
cali
May 2012
#2
I think discussing Mormonism in general can be useful and important, especially as a way to
Brickbat
May 2012
#8
I agree completely. As an atheist, and a citizen, I am appalled by the focus on religion as a
enough
May 2012
#12
I do think we need to recognize that there are many LDS who are democrats.
HereSince1628
May 2012
#13
We can agree that "that there are many LDS who are democrats" if there is a factual basis.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#62
No. That does not support that "that there are many LDS who are democrats".
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#95
And not one source for the statement that "that there are many LDS who are democrats".
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#97
That is not a link to support "that there ARE AS MANY LDS who are democrats"
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#130
The rw is the ones most likely to stay home rather than vote for a Mormon. Unless of course they
jwirr
May 2012
#19
Romney is a Mormon. Obama IS NOT a Muslim see any difference? Can we point out about Dominionists?
Vincardog
May 2012
#17
If a Scientologist or a Moonie were running for president would religious beliefs be off the table?
NNN0LHI
May 2012
#23
Not because of his religion. I'd have a look at how many black people were in
MineralMan
May 2012
#73
Would you have opposed JFK because the Catholic Church excluded women from leadership?
hughee99
May 2012
#169
If he had been promoting such practices in his speeches you God damn right I would have
NNN0LHI
May 2012
#170
With all due respect, I think that all modern Presidents have been atheists.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#66
Nonesense, Sir: There are people Who Do Not Want To Vote For a Mormon, And That Should Be Exploited
The Magistrate
May 2012
#25
Hardly, Sir: the Other Fellow's Religion Is Clearly Wrong, Evil, Even, And Has No Place In Politics
The Magistrate
May 2012
#172
When Mormons stop telling lies about the LGBT community, we will stop telling the truth about them.
Zorra
May 2012
#132
Or at least people should know to post religion focused OPs in the religion forum. FYI to all duers,
quinnox
May 2012
#28
Romney believes that God communicated his plans to man in upstate NY in the 19th century.
Nye Bevan
May 2012
#30
No thank you. Although I'm not Black, if the Mormons have the remnants of anti-Black and
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#33
Wrong. The difference is that Nixon did not remain true to Quaker traditions.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#45
I think that you're right. But if and when others would reject Rmoney because of certain nutty
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#52
"Racism, homophobia, and other bigotry are pretty much independent of religion, it seems to me."
Maven
May 2012
#59
No, it's not legitimate to "wonder" if the candidate upholds this corrupt organization's positions
EFerrari
May 2012
#189
Ditto. It has nothing to do with fairy tales and magic underwear. We all have beliefs.
harun
May 2012
#83
"We all rightly criticized the right for using the Muslim nonsense against Obama"
cthulu2016
May 2012
#55
I think exploring "Lying for the Lord" is imperative in the vetting process.
myrna minx
May 2012
#69
"Whether Mormons should be considered "Christians" is a controversial and rather complicated issue."
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#70
A lot of Evangelicals will try to tell you Catholics aren't Christian either. n/t
Ganja Ninja
May 2012
#114
I don't need to be fair to the Mormon Church. I'm not playing AYSO soccer with them.
EFerrari
May 2012
#109
Yes, it is the Mormonism when the Mormon Church money floods our voting venues
EFerrari
May 2012
#99
He is a public and devout adherent to a church that is inherently bigoted
obamanut2012
May 2012
#137
"We must respect the other fellow’s religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that ...
Tierra_y_Libertad
May 2012
#81
As a woman, I think the fact that his belief system regards women as second class citizens
LeftyMom
May 2012
#104
Until that son of a bitch unequivocally apologizes for what he did
coalition_unwilling
May 2012
#106
If what underwear you put on in the morning was all your religion affected, you'd be right
yurbud
May 2012
#110
Would you have this same attitude if Romney were a Scientologist? Or a Moony?
Major Hogwash
May 2012
#116
I'll stop criticizing his Mormonism when he stops using his Mormonism to deny me equal rights.
justiceischeap
May 2012
#128
Oh, and btw, MineralMan, I don't need you micromanaging how I support Democrats
EFerrari
May 2012
#144
I agree to an extent, although not all discussions of religion are created equal
fishwax
May 2012
#156
Nope. And yes I want to ridicule Harry Reid, I have nieces with bigger balls than him..
truebrit71
May 2012
#162
Romney was a Church Leader he needs to be vetted for his role as leader in his church.
TNLib
May 2012
#173
Not his beliefs but his support for an organization that tries to subvert Congress
EFerrari
May 2012
#175
K & R (not for the OP's argument, but for the counter-arguments in the thread...)
Surya Gayatri
May 2012
#174
Agreed, there are a lot more valid reasons to criticize Mittens, a whole lot
Rhiannon12866
May 2012
#195
If the Democratic candidate for President was Mormon, don't you think the right
sarcasmo
May 2012
#200
Both JFK and Obama addressed their religions affiliations in fervent and moving speeches.
LiberalAndProud
May 2012
#212
We should bury him in criticism, including his religious beliefs. He is an entitled prick, and
morningfog
May 2012
#214