Posted on 11/20/2006 8:24:45 AM PST by areafiftyone
>>The Mormon Church was created because they said the rest of the Christian world wasn't really Christian.
Nope, the church was created because Joseph Smith was told that none of the churches was Correct, and this was while he was trying to find out which church to join (by praying about it, which I still recommend)
>>We are Satanists and going to hell in Mormon eyes.
Nope, we dont believe that those who were honestly doing their best will land in Hell, we believe that you will be saved in a Kingdom of god, just not as high of a one (I know, it doesnt make you feel a whole lot better, but hey its better than going to hell, isnt it?)
>>Why should we consider them Christian?
Because that would be accurate and honest?
This writer should be commended for how informed he/she is.
Thry're some pretty strict restrictions on who is (or isn't) a Kohain. A very select group which is an inherited status. Aren't you now a Christian?
Prove it.
>>Their beliefs are so darn strange.
It's all a matter of perspective, you beliefs migh seem starange to us.
I would rather have a Christain of any stripe who actively lives his religion, than a Mormon who is not living his.
(And I am more worried about Mitt's Conservative credentials actually)
4 I would add intelligence and ability to think on their feet.
5 Can appeal to the Common Man.
6 Executive ability seems to be a necessity if our history is considered. It is rare that any one not elected as an executive wins the office.
7 Can appeal to more than conservatives. Reagan is the chief example here.
Right now I see no one able to beat Guiliani given those characteristics. He is not a conservative on all issues but is pre-eminent in regards to the other requirements. And, for the most important issues: economy, War on Terror and Court appointments he will do.
>>They even have baptism for the dead, completely unbiblical.
Read a book before posting about it:
1 Cor 15:29 (KJV) 29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? Why are they then baptized for the dead?
Romney is usually 3rd or 4th place in most 2008 state polls except his home state of Utah. But Condi is usually NOT on those polls.
>> http://www.carm.org/questions/baptismfordead.htm
Somewhat interesting take that I disagree with. Nothing I haven't seen before.
>>So you expect us to read your PR department's version of what Mormons believe?
Would you go to fords web site to find out anything about A Toyota pickup?
your close...except the part about the Holy Ghost..
LDS does not understand the verse correctly.
Given the commitment of Mormons to family values, I think the Democrats would be far less likely to vote for a Mormon than a conservative Republican. However, Romney's advocacy for universal health care if not a nationalized medical system and his origins in Maryland are more troubling than his church affiliation.
That is the most illogical statement I've read yet. Obviously you have no understanding of the how Mormons view the rest of christianity.
>> LDS does not understand the verse correctly.
Or maybe you dont /shrug
We will need women to vote for us if we are going to win. Many women will vote for Hillary just because she is a woman as crazy as that seems. I don't see Giuliani appealing to those women as much as Romney will. I think we've lost a big chunk of the Hispanic vote. We will need to appeal to many women and the moderate democrats to win. As many voters we can attract with Romney's good looks, personality and Reaganesque manner cannot be underestimated. It works for Arnold in California.
Prove it or shut up.
"Of course, most if not all of those are Dems."
This Mormon would have to respectfully disagree. The Evangelicals are the base of the Republican party. I spent a few years working alongside people from other religions on social issues. I was amazed at how visceral the antipathy is toward Mormons among some groups, including those I worked with. I think I was the first Mormon some of these people had ever talked to. Although we developed a working relationship, it was apparent that it made them uncomfortable even dealing with me. When we invited some of them to Utah for seminars, they acted like they were entering some evil sanctum, or something. I fully expected them to show up for meetings wearing garlic around their necks.
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