Would you vote for a mormon?

Question

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith%2C_Jr.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism


I certainly would NOT under any circumstances vote for a Mormon.

I never let religious beliefs get in the way of voting for policy-supporters, but this particular set of beliefs tells me that I can't take the person's powers of reasoning seriously.

I hate to put it like that, but read up on it, seriously. I can't see myself taking a person seriously who believes this stuff -- and i can't see how the rest of the world could take him seriously either (they might take note that one of his articles of faith is that the new zion will be established on the american continent - lol)

we're not writing a research article here, wikipedia is a fine place to start a basic investigation. it's not inordinately inaccurate in most cases anyways.
that's not the point though...

is it unfair to consider someone's ability to make rational decisions when deciding whether or not to vote for that person?

is it out of line to question how it might affect the person's policies and self-representation that they believe that the new zion will be established in this country? is this insignificant?

of course, the phrasing of my question was instigative, but consider that i have said a few times here that it is not my religious perspective that is the basis of my decision, and it's not just that i disagree with this candidates -- what is of SERIOUS implication is the fact that this person has *chosen* this religion and what that tells me about him.
Specifically, I question his rational abilities -- it's not just that it's a religion that he believes in, but that he will be making decisions as head of state, and he'll need rational faculties to do so.

again, i never let religion influence my politics, but this is a case where the person has to have a habit of using faulty reasoning to make decisions

this is about reason, not religion...
please, i will say it again -- this is not about religion, though the content of the complain just so happens to do with it in this case: it's about reason, not religion.

it seems that a kind of insipid relativism has hindered a lot of answerers' abilities to consider things rationally...
i never reject something "just because i don't believe in it".
that is quite obviously not the case here

Answer 1

I might vote for a Mormon. I have friends who follow that faith and I trust them. But I wouldn't vote for Mitt Romney, who seems to take both sides on every issue.

Answer 2

That is very narrow-minded of you! The Mormon people do more good for the people around this nation that most realize. They are there after Tornadoes and Hurricanes helping people put their lives together. They support the Family unite in this troubling times is inspirational. Yes I WILL vote for a Mormon!

And don't go to Wikipedia for all you knowledge go to actual Mormon people and get to know them.. or are you scared! ( Do you think they will eat you, ohhhhhh lol )

PS. Just because they think Zion will be in here some day does not mean that they will do anything that would change how this country works. The Lord will return one day and where ever he wants to rule he will rule, plain and simple.
And BTW If a man does put aside his religous beliefs would loose my support b/c their beliefs is want makes a man!

Answer 3

opposite to what some would say, i'm unsure that there is a "Mormon vote." no one tells us a thank you to vote. fairly, each and every election, Church management sends out a letter reiterating the Church's stance of political neutrality in that the Church does not advise any specific occasion or candidate. we are basically advised to apply our very own suited know-how to make your ideas up on whichever candidate seems suited to us. yet to truly answer your question, i think of that many Mormons are interested in Romney because of the fact he's likewise Mormon--that's organic, yet probable a foul foundation for helping a candidate. on the different hand, there are various Mormons like your roommate (myself secure) who are not fairly loopy approximately Romney even however we share a faith. regrettably, i think of the 1st team is probable greater suitable, yet that's basically my impact and not in accordance with something concrete. wish this facilitates.

Answer 4

It certainly seems to me that you ARE making looking at this from a religious Point of View. This is something you do not believe in, so it is not rational to YOU.

Yes I would vote for a Mormon for President, and for any other public office based on his or her beliefs and actions. Just because you don't believe the same way does not make a something wrong, have you ever thought that you are simply too stupid to think rationally?

Answer 5

That is not a legitimate source. They don't check data. While the info on those two references are "technically" correct, it is misleading! It makes Mormons sound like lunatics!

You say you have read up on it. Based on your biased references, I highly doubt it. Use an unbiased source and you hopefully will get a better picture of the people!

I'm sure I know a heck of a lot more than you do about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, their beliefs, their doctrine and their members. I greatly resent your comments!

Remember how people didn't like the fact that Jack Kennedy was Catholic? It's the same type of thing. People don't understand.

I don't think that religion is a reason to vote or not to vote for a person. Just like race or gender, it is the person and their qualifications that matter. Romney is qualified!

Oh BTW, would you vote for Harry Reid? He's Mormon! I wouldn't because he's a idiot!

Answer 6

Voters had the right to choose whom they perceive as the right candidate regardless of religion. Thus, there will be those who can vote for a Mormon and some may not.

VOTE for your choice as US President on my 360 degrees blog and know who will win regardless of religious affiliation.

Answer 7

A person's religion or lack there of is not enough to say I would not vote for them. Same goes for race, gender, sexual orientation etc. It's a persons character that matters and what their agenda is and if it agrees with what I believe.

Answer 8

Religion should be irrelevant, because church and state should stay separate.

Of course, that means that if one's religious beliefs have a major effect on a candidate's views on important issues, chances are I would not vote for him/her. This case would be no exception to that rule.

Answer 9

wikipedia is an inaccurate source for a reference.

Mormons are very intelligent , hard working, honest people and I think we need that kind of person as a president. A lot of the past presidents have been anything but honest hard working people.

Answer 10

As long as he checked his religion at the door when he entered the White House. As ALL government "servants" should do.