Yep, the religious overtone is off for me, considering I disagree with what he says about God on his show. He needs to stick to being what he was when he first started the show.
Once Beck brought the religious element to the show he was riding a fine line...people became suspecious of his intentions. It’s known the Mormon leadership will put pressure on those of notoriety to eventually push the religious element...and this is what Beck is doing now. But it is usually done deceptively..not quite stating the Mormon doctrine but certainly many references are apparent....Note that he follows the doctrine of encouraging people to “find out for themself” what they believe...and other like comments..a sort of all inclusive appeal.
To any familiar with Mormonism his references are very clear...and the “shadow” symbolism comes across as well.