(Please note the update to this post at the bottom on Sept 25, 2012)
Why do some people say they refuse to vote for Romney, but won’t admit the reason is because he is Mormon?
Some even say they will vote for Obama over Romney, even though they are Republican.
That makes no sense whatsoever!
They even try to make the claim that Romney and Obama are somehow the same type of person. How in the world did they arrive at that conclusion? Some have even stated that they would rather vote for an Adulterer than a Mormon. Really? Who isn’t flagging the hypocrisy in that statement?
In reality, I think it is because of an unspoken hatred towards members of the LDS Church that somehow swells up inside of them whenever religion is brought up. It’s OK to join almost any church in the world, as long as it isn’t the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Yet it has been that way since the beginnings of the church. When Joseph Smith first told a pastor about his experience of seeing God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ in vision a few days before, the man blew up and yelled that it was all of the devil and that God did not appear to man today!
Apparently nothing has changed.
Romney is a good man whose only real fault (in the eyes of many) is that he is a Mormon. Do you like Harry Reid? He is also one, although you could hardly tell as power has gone to his brain and his only desire is to retain that power. He is practically like Saul of old. Maybe the same will happen with Romney? Maybe he will turn against everything he has been taught and become a flaming liberal in everything he does and says.
So what would you rather have? A man who stands for his faith and has even said that he will not deny his faith and to vote for someone else if that is what you want, or, one who will do and say anything to get elected and stay in power?
Let me ask you a question or two: Do you know any members of the LDS Church? What are they like? Are they evil, lazy or mean? Do they try to hit on your wife? Did they steal your car?
Even if you know a Mormon that did any or all of those things (and more) aren’t most member of the LDS Church nice, polite, hard-working and friendly people? Do you think this is just a guise, a ruse or a deceptive practice? If not, then maybe they are just taught to be that way from the teachings of the church. Maybe they are actually living the Gospel as taught by Jesus Christ so long ago. Maybe they are trying to do the best they can and want the best for you in the process.
For some reason many so-called “Christians” have this deep-seated hatred and enmity towards members of the LDS Church. Who is it that causes these feelings in people? Who is it that hates everything that comes from God and is the cause of so much evil in the world today? Who will do anything to get people to fall and lose the spirit of God in their lives? Why did that preacher yell at a 14 year old boy that he had been deceived by the Devil and was in reality just jealous that he himself had never had such a vision?
Are you listening to him too?
The next time you look at or talk to a member of the Mormon Church, remember the scripture: “By their fruits, ye shall know them.” If they are good people, then support them. If they are working hard and trying to raise their family in a wicked world, say something nice to them. If they are trying to live the Gospel by their words and deeds, learn where they got that Gospel and make it part of your life.
Mitt Romney is not a perfect person, as we have only had one that ever lived on the earth with those qualifications. If Romney ends up winning this election and turns into another Harry Reid, I will do all I can to get him removed from office. If he keeps his covenants and lives the gospel, I am going to support him as long as his policies are Constitutionally based.
But not voting for him just because he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is just plain dumb as we will end up with another 4 years of the worst president in US History. The “fruits” of his service are evident everywhere and he has no record to run on.
Elect Romney. Put aside your bias. Think with your head. Save our country!
 UPDATE Sept 25, 2012:
It seems that now, since there is no alternative to Obama vs Romney, the Evangelicals are forced to consider their objections to Mitt Romney as being their only candidate and hope of ever saving America. I am personally heartened by this and note that there are several videos and articles about this change of heart in recent days. Here is just one video that I have found regarding this subject: Evangelicals now supporting Mitt Romney. Besides the entire past history of Obama and his aversion to American values, his desire to make us a Socialist Country, his now support of Gay Marriage, and the endless list of things that will destroy our country, I pray that all people of any faith will put aside their differences with Mitt Romney and vote for him, otherwise we will not have a country and it will be civil war in not many years (please note, I am not advocating or promoting civil war, I am just predicting it will happen and that is a major difference).
As Bill Maher says it best Republicans are living in a bubble of nonsense. I personally Don't want Mr.Romney in the Presidential Office For several Key factors, 1. Despite the fact he is a LDS ,as I am, he will eventually receive guidance through the church Prophet and apostles. 2. Possibly become a puppet to be acted upon by the Prophet. 3. Involving scriptures into a political situation is nonsense. First and foremost and hopefully to some degree you may acknowledge this is everyone is entitled to vote the way they want without manipulation and underhandedness,from highly placed church members most lds who have been born into the church can't seem to remove the blinders ( similar to what horses wear so they don't see cars ) they've allowed themselves to wear due to teachings they'Ve received, from parents and bishops etc. As Converted members into the Lds church they at least have some Real perspectives on what's actually going on around them.
4. I am worried that having a Latter-day Saint President will overly affect my country. Canada. WE have always tended to get along so much better with democratic Presidents than republican ones. Case in point Mr.Bill Clinton was an Awesome President via his Canadian neighbours. Anywho these are my view points,and as this is American paper and available to any to comment ,I am pleased with the fact that what I have written her is Protected by the 1st amendment Freedom of Speech.regardless that I am Canadian. Just like Facebook is american owned, all is protected by your first amendment.
a p.s. comment I'd like to add is A high priest of mine who I love dearly, but won't mention his name,once said to me that should a member of the church ever become president he should place limitations onto the 1st amendment -freedom of speech- Which I whole heartedly disagree.
Patrick, Thanks for stating your opinion but I am a bit surprised at your perspective being as you claim, LDS. First of all I place little value on anything Bill Maher says as he is about as godless as they get and will say anything to get a laugh or some attention no matter who he offends, God included.
Secondly, I hope and pray that if Mitt Romney becomes president, that he DOES receive guidance from the prophet. There are many examples throughout scripture of that working out very well as long as the advice was followed. But claiming him to be a puppet seems to go too far. Claiming that church members put on blinders is a pretty broad statement. Maybe a few do, but most I know have the unique perspective of the Holy Ghost to give them insights into what is really going on.
For someone who claims to be a member, you don't seem to exhibit much faith in the church, its members or it leaders. You will notice that I didn't edit your comment in any way and I am glad that you disagreed that an LDS president would try to change the 1st Amendment.
I don't think you have anything to worry about your Country from a Republican president. Everyone in America I know, loves Canadians. Its been a long and profitable relationship. Besides you will notice that it has been Pres Obama that has tried to prevent the Keystone Oil Pipeline. Romney would have signed that months ago with 10 minutes of debate.
Americans Presidents?
Are a stupid! Americans are Bible,s stupid and arrogant Nation. Mormon? War on Iran with the Military Bible. God or Hitler is a same S***. Mitt or George W. Bush? God is a War! Psalm 144:1. That is Ideology of Mr Mitt Romney.
Romney about Fidel Castro!!!
"The debate took on a personal tone, and when Romney said he would thank the heavens that Fidel Castro returned to its creator, and that the 85-year-old former leader after his death to go to another world."
Arrogant and stupid words from Mormon!
God war,
It really helps your cause if you can post a sensible comment. No one understands these types of ramblings. I went ahead and posted them to show that many people are really not educated about the issues and this is what the world is up against: lack of education.
You claim to be "atheism of the peace" (your hotmail name) and then use "God war" as some sort of title. Have you really thought much about those titles? There is no peace with atheism. There is no hope for the future, no need for love of others, no purpose of caring or even living. Why be better or try to become better if there is no God and this life is all there is?
But I know that this life is NOT all there is and that God DOES live. Everything designed is evidence of a designer and "all the planets which to move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator" as this solar system could not have occurred by chance.
You are a child of God and He knows you better than you know yourself. I suggest you read this section of the Book of Mormon about an Atheist of long ago and how his claims are similar to yours. I also suggest you look at what happens to him in the end. http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/30?lang=e…
I hope it helps you see that your claims are nothing new as your adversary wants to destroy you.
Thanks
Kelly
Romney with the Bible???
1. War and Genocide, same als in Falluja or Vietnam.
2. Rape and Violence again, same als in the Bible!
3. Criminal Bible, criminal the next President, probably Romney!
4. Why believ in the Bible, dont, trust him!
5. Romney, he is a Lier, a Bible&Lier!
6. How cost Iraqwar Mr. Romney? This is a first Questions!
7. How cost Iraqwar per day?
8. Iraqis Deadts due to US. Invasion: 1.455,590
9. Pray for more dead Soldier Mr Romney! Psalm 144:1.
Atheist 100%!
Now that Rick Santorum has finally decided to get out of the race and unite the Republican Party in beating president Obama this next election, I'm looking for the Christians to do the same thing.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/…
I liked Rick Santorum for a long time and wondered why he had such low ratings, until things started going sour for him and he turned into a different individual. I had lost all respect for him until today, when he regained it by putting aside his ego and helping things move forward. I hope he has a place in the new administration with Mitt Romney as president.
Believe in Christianity or not, there is enough evidence there to prove it back to it's inception. What Romney believes is a corruption of that and it's his failure to see that which makes him an unreliable choice for president. We're simply not on the same page no matter how strongly he wants to believe otherwise.
Mike, I am not sure what you mean when you say, "there is enough evidence there to prove it back to it's inception". What do you mean by that? That there is enough to prove "Christianity" back to its inception? What does he believe that is a corruption? Please explain.
Mormons, didn’t they say black skin is a curse? just saying, I mean each to his own, but really. In a country like America where people of color have been a pivotal role? It’s not going to win you fans very fast..