Why is everyone so scared to have a Morman as President? He can do no worse than "Christian" George Bush #2?

Answer 1

Some people question Governor Romney's ability to disagree with the official position of the Mormon Church, and to act independently. John Kennedy was questioned in a similar way regarding his faithfulness to the Vatican. The fact that he could address the issue head-on had a lot to do with his victory in 1960.

Answer 2

Mormons are Christians first of all. They happen to believe in the Book of Mormon also. You reallly shouldn't knock me or other people in my faith, as George Bush isn't someone we all hold up and respect. Personally, I think that W. has done an awful job on all of his policies and the only positive thing I can really see about his term as president is the fact that we haven't been attacked again since 9/11, which was a result of Bill Clinton's Muslim importation policies (i.e. diversity). You see, if Billy Boy had focused on making good on taking out 'ol osama when he had the chance and hadn't imported his ilk into our great nation, then 9/11 would have never happened, thus a Democrat would have been elected in '04 (you know what I'm talking about). But honestly, I think Mitt Romney will make an excellent president, far better than Guilliani or McCain.

If you notice a great deal of Mormon young people join the military and believe (the way I believe) that America has been blessed by God and must be protected.

Answer 3

He doesn't have to do any worse than Bush... if he manages even a quarter of what W has saddled us with this country will buckle under the pressure.

Oh, and by the way, the Mormon church advocated racism toward blacks until the 1970s when the Mormon prophet suddenly had a "revelation" saying blacks could receive the priesthood. And the only reason Mormons don't practice polygamy now is because it's illegal, but in cases where couples are legally divorced and remarried but Mormon temple bonds are not broken, Mormons believe that a man will be rejoined with his multiple wives in heaven. (But it doesn't work the same for women.) However, the two most influential past leaders of the Mormon church, Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, both practiced polygamy in large numbers (like 50), including 14-year-old girls and wives of other men.

That doesn't mean that a Mormon president will necessarily destroy the earth or anything, but Mormonism is sort of a late-comer to the age of enlightenment.

Answer 4

The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief. Anyone and everyone who has ever fired a weapon while in military service understands the need to pick up a weapon and with that weapon kill the enemies of the United States.

I don't think the person is challenged as much as being a Mormon. And, I have always believed that there is no substitute to the stress and strain of pulling a trigger or pressing a button knowing full well that another human being will die. It is stressful and nothing can compare with that stress and responsibility.

You could never compare any other job in the military, regardless of how threatening or hard working it may be, to the stress of carrying and firing that weapon. No other job exists.

If an individual is not willing to pick up a weapon, regardless of his clothing or uniform, and engage in combat and try to kill the enemy, how could he possibly ask someone else to do kill. The primary job of the President of the United States is to protect the United States and maintain the security of this nation at all costs. Including as President Harry Truman did, drop an atomic bomb on the enemy to protect and save the lives of Americans (the Military, especially). That was a despicable act, but, needed to not endanger the lives of any members of our Armed Forces. It took President Truman great courage to issue such an order.

The question should be... how effective would anyone be as President of the United States be if any faith or religion would get in the way of making the necessary decisions to maintain the security of this nation?

Men and women who carry guns, in the military, police force, etc., wrestler with this every time they fire their weapons. So, why should anyone be permitted to be in charge of anything, even if they put themselves in harms way. You must be willing to pick up that weapon and fire it at the enemy.

I would hate to be in any combat situation, relying on anybody who has second thoughts about picking up a weapon and firing it at someone who is threatening my life.

General George Patton once said,...(paraphrase)..Never give your life for your country. Let the other guy give his life for his country...true then-true now.

The security of the United States is not negotiable...

Answer 5

Religion has nothing to to with it. Jeb Bush would be running only he can't run because his last name is Bush. Jeb has been spending a lot of time helping Mitt Romney. Jeb Bush is the Christian and Mitt Romney is the Mormon. The only people "scared" are the Christian right. If Jeb does not have a problem should they?

Answer 6

There are some (by no means all) within Christianity who believe that *anyone* who is not a Protestant Christian is by definition dangerous. And all but one president has, indeed, been Protestant. You should read some of the lies spread about JFK when he was running--because he was Catholic, people said that he would take away everyone's bibles, and that he would let the Pope run the country, neither of which happened.

A Mormon president would not worry me.

Answer 7

I would prefer a Mormon over Bush any day...they are actually a really nice group of people (the ones that I have met). However, I don't know any whom are running and I personally don't like any political leader pandering to any religious group...it's just wrong.

Answer 8

media spreads fear like this so people dont vote for the mormon dude. thats just the way it is. this morning on NPR. they were asking "is obama black enough" biggest load of bull ive heard in a while. just dont listen to them. read up on candidates. get solid facts. then make a descision. dont let the media influence it

Big Iron: thats not a cool thing to say. 3 of my best friends are muslim and im still alive. i dont like how some republicans bunch up an entire group, and say they want to kill us all. of the entire muslim population. only a fraction of them actually dislike the US. quit hating on other ppl cuz they wont give u all their oil

Answer 9

John McCain is the only candidate with an honest and open plan to win and end the war in Iraq.

Everone isn't afraid I simply prefer a candidate with the ability to bring Democrats and Republicans together such as McCain.

Answer 10

Bush isn't a Christian.

A Christian wouldn't run roughshod over the Constitution.