Those were cultural beliefs of the time as much as they were part of their church. You can find statements from may American churches just like this; from Baptist to Pentecostal.
Why get into the liberals trick of guilt by association. They have used the same tactic against other Republicans because of past beliefs of their church.
Group damnation is just as much a liberal fallacy as group salvation.
Guilt by association??
Mitt has stated his 100% loyalty to his religion. He was an adult when this racist policy was in effect. He associated himself with this policy.
Hmmm...let me see....this article is in the NYT, will be seen by hundreds of thousands, will be picked up by other media...and FR is supposed to just ignore it? That would make you happy?
Got it.