Mitt Romney has publicly acknowleged he is a devout Mormon. I want to know if this oath of loyalty to the Mormon church is higher to his oath of loyalty to the American people. JFK was Catholic but he didnt go running to the pope every time he had to make a decision. If he did, the people would have probably thrown him out of office. As a Mormon, Mitt is a member of a preisthood which considers itself to be the one and only true church in the world. It is led by a so called "Prophet" who claims to get direct revelations from "God". All members of this "Preisthood" are in submission to this so-called "Prophet". JFK didnt seem to take the Catholic church too seriously. He ran around a lot and generally behaved like all the rest of us. He was definitely an American first, then Catholic. If Mitt gets elected, can we expect to see a White and Delightsome Cabinet full of Mormons. Will so-called prophet Gordon Hinkley be calling all the shots behind the scenes? BTW I am not a "Mormon Hater".
2007-03-19 07:48:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's absolutely acceptable, simply because we should try to find out everything we can about someone that wants to be President. Romney should have to field questions about his PERSONAL faith so that we can get to know who he is. But that doesn't mean that he should have to answer for his church, he's not a church leader.
Would Romney govern according to the dictates of his church? Look at his track record as governor, there doesn't appear to be any evidence of it. He is, however, trying his best to appeal to the religious right. So it seems to me that the religious right would be calling the shots (not unlike the status quo).
2007-03-22 08:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by cw35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mormons are individuals and make choices based on their own education and wisdom. The Mormon church doesn't teach it's members to act blindly, but to search out truth and do that which you believe is right. Additionally, the church doesn't get involved with politics (unless it's some gigantic issue and it just wants to right a letter of support or something). This is why you have Mormons who are both Democrat and Republican (I'm generally a Democrat). Religion doesn't mix well with politics, other than making someone an honest and moral person. There is no reason Romney's faith would interfere anymore thhan JFK. Romney does appear to be a pretty good guy, successful in everything he puts his hands to. I'll give him an open mind and ear, and I won't base anything on his religion (even if I'm of the same religion).
2007-03-19 09:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really do not know the church's stand on politics do you. First of all with Mitt Romney running for president the church has said they do not want anything to do with it. They do not want to give money to him to help support him run as president or anything else. Yes Mitt has the option of putting anyone any some of the cabinet seats. But does not mean that he is going to chose any or all laterday saints. There are good people out there that are not members of the church. By the way he can't select senators the states get to choose them. His running mate John Mccain seems to be a good guy also. When he was in Salt Lake City he told his staff that is with him if anyone makes fun of the later day church then he will kick them off of his staff. I see Mitt making a good president also and by the way when he was president of the Salt Lake City games and governor he made his own decision and i see it that way he will making his own decisison as president of the United States i see great things have happened and he has truned quite of different things around.
2007-03-20 16:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by freedoma586 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not at all religious or Republican but I have to defend Romney on this one... so what if he is a Mormon? Every presidential candidate seems to be "church-going", at least through their campaigns so every candidate chooses a church and/or a pastor... most choose a non-denominational church (I think that's just because MOST candidates play it so safe that they are worried about naming a specific faith which might be controversial to some voters... like you, in this sense). At least, Romney has the integrity to not "cover up" his controversial faith.
Do I think the Mormon religion is strange? Yes. Am I worried about Romney being a Mormon? Not really. He has served a executive office before and he did not populate his cabinet in Mass. with Mormons... besides, the Presidential office has some checks and balances. Appointments in cabinet positions have to be accepted by the Senate. I think the Senate would raise some eye-brows if everyone being introduced was a Mormon.
Is it acceptable for the public to ask a candidate about his religion? Yes, we certainly can... not because I think it matters but because a lot of candidates talk non-stop about how religious they are...All of them use God to get elected so it should be fair game.
2007-03-19 08:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is also the spokesman for God and represents the whole catholic church and head of the priesthood.
There is not a lot of difference.
If Mitt Romney were elected he would treat his Oath of office very seriously.
2007-03-19 08:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally it would not be acceptable. However over the past decade the U.S. has had more elections determined by ethical issues like Stem Cells, Abortion, and Gay Marriage. The media has thrown any sort of controversy that is a ratings-grabber in our face. Let's face it it matters today because it will determine a politicians beliefs and how best to run this country and their ethics and morals of how to solve issues. It did not have as much bearing in 1960 for Kennedy as it would if he ran for president today.
2007-03-19 08:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by SteboSTC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a valid question. MLK didn't say not to judge people, he said to judge them based on the content of their character - what is a better window to the character than one's religion?
2007-03-19 08:11:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its funny how you could ask retarded questions and receive serious answers.
for one thing jfk was a great president and his personal affairs should be left in the dark.so as the personal affairs of bill clinton is a christian and i do belief baptist.
my questions are should we have more presidents out there with high morals out there than people who would steal from its own people and cause scandal after scandal after scandal. and my position is simple.
a person of religious beliefs could run public office.
if u need more info on mormons look at newsweek mag it has lots to read on.
do your research on the church and see the missionaries and visit the church see for yourself ... what r u afraid of.
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2007-03-20 16:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by Tracey P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see it as a problem. I judge people more on their stances and beliefs than on their religion. However, to some it is very important, and that is understandable.
2007-03-19 07:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't have an issue with it one way or another - as long as there is adequate separation of church and state.
2007-03-19 07:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋