The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1978 wasn’t racist - the United States of America was racist. This church was the first major non-all-black-denomination church to have blacks in positions of authority in the church. The church made this radical move to let Blacks have positions of authority in opposition to many commonly held racial beliefs in America at that time. Why is there a finger being pointed at the church for this instead of praise? If this church hadn’t set the standard, would the other churches have followed suit so quickly?
This had nothing to do with a perceived racial church but instead has to do with the sad dark racism heritage of America.
And why is Mitt Romney being attacked for believing in a church a few don’t understand? This isn’t a Mormon political race. Are Mitt Romney contenders so desperate to find something to pin on this pristine candidate that they’re sinking to this new low?
If I have disagreements with a religion, should I petition against having members of that religion hold a public office? Should I pick up picket signs and march against those religions? I prefer more constructive approaches.
Mitt Romney is the best candidate I’ve seen in years and I’m excited about this race. As candidates have risen and fallen in the polls, Mitt’s numbers have stayed strong.