Are we really ready for a leader who wears magic underwear, believes that God grew up on some planet named Kolob and who believes that he himself will be a God someday?
Someone who has been conditioned since birth to obey any directive given by a dozen senile white guys in Salt Lake City? Someone who believes that Native Americans are descended from Jews, that God had physical intercourse with Mary to father Jesus, and that the Garden of Eden was in Missouri?
Bad idea folks, bad idea.
2007-02-24 03:25:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
He couldn't be much worse than the whack job that's already in office... a guy who took us to war for what??? WMD's - NOT. A guy who's so imbedded with the freaks in the Christian right, a guy who refuses to listed to public opinion?
I'll take Mitt over GWB anyday... but that doesn't mean a thing as I won't be voting for any republican ever again!!!!
2007-02-24 11:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Grinch 67 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice try but the way you phrased your question shows your bias. The reality is there is no such thing as "magic underwear" in the Mormon faith. Mormons, like many other religions, wear relgious robes or clothing. Consider the Jews, Catholics, Muslims etc. They don't believe God "grew up on a planet named Kolob". Wow, get the question straight. Kolob is mentioned in their scripture but not as you have phrased it. They do believe that mankind can become better as they struggle throughout life but Jesus Christ taught that in the New Testament. Lets see here, should I quote the ten commandments as well.... nah.
Conditioned to obey twelve white guys in Salt Lake? Again, what bias and misunderstanding this question embraces. A Mormon's faith teaches him to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. If one of those twelve "white guys" taught anything contrary to Jesus Christ they would be out on their ears. Yes there have been excommunications even at that level! Mormons don't believe that Indians are descended from Jews. You probably meant to say "Hebrews" or "House of Israel", but Hebrew's predate the Jews by about 1000 years. Statistically if you do a little research you will quickly determine that all humans on the planet are related and not that far back either. Check out studies on the Mitochondial DNA. To further clarify your question, Mormon's believe in the "Immaculate Conception" or virgin birth. Some members may believe otherwise but the official doctrine emphasizes the virgin birth of the Savior. Finally, your question about the Garden of Eden. Who knows where that may have been? I don't see that as a concerning issue. Besides I have friends from Missouri and they are happy to accept that Mormon belief as fact.
2007-02-25 16:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by megahieron 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This guy was the subject of a bonus question on my PoliSci exam this week! I think I'll wait to hear more before I make any decisions on this election. But in the mean time, isn't it great to live in a country where people with all different beliefs have the opportunity to offer service?
2007-02-24 03:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like someone has bigotry issues. I personally don't believe that should have any part in politics, but rather look at what a candidate is bringing to the table, what they will do for the country (or not do for the country). In case you are wondering, I am not an LDS and my comments are not about standing up for their beliefs.
2007-02-24 03:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if he will be ridiculed by Republicans for being from "Taxachusetts", like Mike Dukakis was.
I'm an atheist and I don't really care about him being a Mormon. The Mormons I know are a lot less nutty and less in-your-face about their religion than the fundamentalist Christians I know.
I'd prefer a Mormon to another Bush.
2007-02-24 03:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a party animal!
2007-02-24 03:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Groovy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People really need to look up the history of and beliefs of Mormonism. They aren't real Christians.
2007-02-24 03:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you saying that a man's religion is the basis for your vote?
You wouldn't have voted for a Catholic in 1960?
2007-02-24 03:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by Holden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he is tough on terror I'll vote for him forsure!! I love mormons & their wacky ways. They're great people & great DD's when I need a ride. People shouldn't knock'em until they meet them.
2007-02-24 03:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by Minilover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋