I'm not a Romney fan (and I'm Catholic), but nevertheless I find it embarrassing that such a significant portion of those polled would not vote for a Mormon.
I found it interesting that it's not even mentioned in the article but IS included in the poll. On the other hand at 72% the Mormon beats out age and divorces......
I will join you in that sentiment, my fellow FReeper. It's baffling and disappointing to say the least. I hope it's largely due to misinformation or lack of knowledge among some other Christians about the common values and beliefs they share with the LDS faith.
On the other hand, these poll results will be very surprising to many in how they put Mitt Romney’s “religion issue" (24% negative) in proper perspective with Giuliani’s “personal life issue" (30% negative) and McCain’s “age issue" (42% negative).
I find the religion issue especially perplexing because I'm among the 8% in the country, from one recent poll, who would actually be more likely to vote for a candidate because they are LDS, and I'm not a member of the LDS Church (about 1.6% of the U.S. is LDS). My views arise from a long history living among LDS members for 16 years growing up in Utah. I admire and respect them more than any other people in the nation.
I wrote what I really think about a Republican who would not vote for a candidate only because they are Mormon in Post#113 on another thread if you care to read it.
Im not a fan of his either based on his flip flopping over issues, not because he is a Mormom. A vote should be based on qualifications and the ability to inspire and lead this nation.