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In reply to the discussion: We Should Lay off Using Romney's Mormon Beliefs as a Criticism [View all]MineralMan
(146,287 posts)that a Scientologist or Mooney could ever become a presidential candidate. If one did, I'd listen to their positions on issues that are important to me, and vote based on that, not their religion.
Harry Reid is also a Mormon, and he supports marriage equality.
I oppose the LDS Church's position on that issue. I also oppose Romney's position. I support Harry Reid's position. I am in favor of marriage equality, and would vote against anyone who opposed it. Some Mormons share that opposition with the church. Others do not.
I listen to what a candidate says about his or her political position, not what the church they belong to says. The Roman Catholic Church also opposes marriage equality. Should I never again vote for a Democrat who is a Catholic? Many Baptist churches also oppose marriage equality. Not all Baptists do, though. Listen to the candidate for his or her position on issues, not a preacher.
Romney makes no bones about his opposition to marriage equality. I don't have to see what his church thinks about it, although I do know their position. And I oppose them about it, just like I oppose the Roman Catholic Church on the same issue.
Listen to the candidates. They'll tell you what they support and do not support. What underwear they have on is irrelevant.