Actually, ll, the FLDS are much more morally conservative than regular Mormons. Is it because their numbers are so small that they are to be excluded from political consideration?
Mormons represent 1% of the population. Even if 100% of Mormons WERE conservative that would only be 2%. Most of those numbers live in Utah where there are only 3 house seats. Mormon influence in politics should be almost nil, but you Mormons keep reminding us conservative about how “important” you are to our viability.
Who profits more from our symbiotic relationship? The Mormons or the Conservatives? I contend that it is indeed Mormonism that feeds off conservatism and not the other way round.
That Mormons use FR as a means of furthering their own missionary program is enough to keep me here refuting them. That Mormons themselves come here telling us how “good” they are, how important they are, and how we can’t withold our support from their politicians because we “hate” tham is enough for me to stand in the public square and denounce their contention. That some Mormons continue their disgusting habit of Lying for the Lord is enough to keep me proclaiming the truth.
I make a promise to you. If Mormons quit proselyting on FR, I will quit refuting them.
So, we are expendable? We weren’t expendable in the fight against Prop. 8, were we?
Again, I have communicated with the posters who habitually post the pro-Mormon stuff. I know they are only doing it because you and your ilk are constantly attacking us.
That Mormons use FR as a means of furthering their own missionary program is enough to keep me here refuting them.
Well said. I agree on both points.
CC,
Your post is one of the best I’ve seen in quite a while. It’s full of truth and eloquently written.
“I contend that it is indeed Mormonism that feeds off conservatism and not the other way round.” *CHECKMATE*
That is certainly something for everyone to think strongly about given the Mormon posts here on Free Republic which try to force Mormonism to mesh with, and fit the mold of, Christianity - the greatest foundation of Conservatism.
And would that it were room enough to use the following as a tagline:
“That Mormons use FR as a means of furthering their own missionary program is enough to keep me here refuting them. That Mormons themselves come here telling us how “good” they are, how important they are, and how we can’t withhold our support from their politicians because we “hate” them is enough for me to stand in the public square and denounce their contention. That some Mormons continue their disgusting habit of Lying for the Lord is enough to keep me proclaiming the truth.” (Edited for corrections, ll. Without prior approval of the original poster, assuming such permission would be granted by said poster.)
Best Regards,
BR
(Ll, I include you out of courtesy as CC’s response was directed to you.)