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2007-05-25 06:19:22 · 20 answers · asked by saveusfromhumanism 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I would think that there is a difference between voting for a president, and not your agreement with someones religion.
A 'true' christian (in my mind, not your url), is one that follows the teachings of Christ. To my knowledge Christ himself did not start a new religion, he was from birth to death, a jew.
Support him politically, not religiously
2007-05-25 06:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
What is a true Christian?
Is a Catholic a true Christian? How about Lutherans? Baptists, Evangelicals, Presbyterians... It seems that the only ones that like to use the term "true Christians" come from Protestants that became that way by being contrary to the church at their time. Hmmm sounds a little bit like Mormonism today. I would submit that any religion that teaches that eternal salvation is attained through Jesus Christ, that he is the savior of all people that accept Him and that are Baptized in His name are Christians. There are differences between all the Christian sects listed above, if they all agreed on everything there would only be one Christian church. One of the biggest differences between Mormons and other Christians is paid clergy...may be there is some ulterior motives on who can be called a Christian by "Christians."
2007-05-25 06:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by blissdds 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are many Christian organizations that believe the Mormon religion is a "cult." It will be tough for those in some of the more conservative Christian value networks to vote for a Mormon; but they also know that Morman's tend to show better values and morals then many other people. They could well believe that Romney would operate the White House and our government as a moral leader they can respect even if they doubt his personal religous choice.
2007-05-25 06:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by netjr 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why would voting for Mitt Romney be a problem for a true Christian? A true christian is suppose to love his neighbor no matter who they are. A true christian is not suppose to judge others. A true christian is suppose to be kind.
Just being a christian means that you should be ale to vote for whoever you want to. Jesus also said something like this but not in these words. Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's give unto the Lord that which is the Lord's. I feel this means let politics be politics and let religion be religion.
Anyone that says a true christian can not vote for someone is not really a true christian.
2007-05-25 11:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by J T 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there is not any regulation in the USA related to a individual's faith/faith disqualifying him to run for President of the USA. Citizenship is needed, confident, yet faith isn't. John F. Kennedy replaced right into a Catholic and questions resembling this one have been raised with especial concern over the fake thought that Kennedy, if elected, might turn the USA into an extension of the Vatican. comparable bigoted memories are circulated approximately Romney making the USA right into a Mormon usa. A study performed approximately fifty years in the past through the college of Washington (in Seattle) in comparative faith confirmed that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints accompanied extra of the training and practices stumbled on in the hot testomony than the different Christian denomination blanketed in the study. The Mormons got here in at approximately ninety six % in following the hot testomony teachings and practices (which comprise those taught through Jesus) on an identical time as the subsequent closest denomination replaced into under 80 %. (The study and newspaper comments on the subject of the study are no longer online.) in accordance to the study, the Mormons extra heavily persist with Biblical Christianity than the different denomination. religious bigotry is alive and properly in the USA, regrettably.
2016-11-05 08:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by deliberato 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see what a person's religious faith as to do with if they are president or not. People got all upset about a CATHOLIC becoming president, but nothing terrible ever happened. Except a very good president got cut down too early.
What about a Quaker? Would you vote a Quaker into office?
Obviously a lot of people, since Nixon won his second election by a landslide.
But then, look at watergate.
Jimmy Carter is a staunch Baptist. But then, he barely made it thru one term.
Yes, I guess just being a devout Christian is a liability.
2007-05-25 07:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one thing, Mormonism is a form of Christianity. Mormons believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. It's not a pseudo-Christian religion...simply a Christian religion. If you have questions, you should give a call to your local Mormon temple, and ask for information about the tenets of the faith.
For another thing, your choice should be based on your politics, not your religion. Our elected officials are supposed to represent ALL of the people within the region that they are elected to represent, regardless of their religious affiliation.
If you're looking for someone to support your religious beliefs, speak with your pastor.
2007-05-25 06:27:37 · answer #7 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Last time I checked , we were at war with the Taliban. Why should we let one of their cousins inti the White House?
This one happened 150 years ago but I think its still relevant because Mitt Romneys church pardoned a terrorist mass murderer of Americans.
It was September 11, 1857. A wagon train of 160 settlers on their way to California was massacred by a bunch of Mormons dressed in Indian clothes. 17 children under the age of 8 were spared and lived to tell their story.
1st. They dressed as Indians but after five days they changed tactics.
2nd. Then they went a bit away ,dressed back into normal clothes and acted like the Rescue Party who had negotiated a deal with the"Indians".
3rd, Then confiscated all the guns as part of the deal for "saving" the travellers and Mormon dissidents( who were the reason for the attack in the first place).
4th. Took everybody off a mile or so and shot them all. 2 men got away but were eventually tracked down and killed a day or so later.
5th. Took the 17 children they had not killed back with them to Salt Lake City.
6th. Got away with it. After a publicized trial, with the childrens own testimony admitted into the court, only 1 man was convicted and shot, John D. Lee. ( pardoned by Church 1960)
It ended up being called the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The first time in U.S. history that U.S. citizens were massacred on U.S. soil by religious wackos. This event is even more significant because the total U.S. population at the time was much smaller.(I dont know the exact numbers, maybe only 30 million or so) In todays numbers it would be around 1400 dead
2007-05-28 03:43:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A true Christian can't support Romeny because anti-Christians are the devil according the bible. A true Christian is not allowed to think for them self. A true Christian must blindly follow and vote according to a 2000 year old book of fiction.
It will be a great day in this country when religion dies out and all the morons believing this crap are gone. I will be dead but I hope my grandchildren may see the day when we stop making decisions for our country based on ancient fairy tales.
2007-05-25 12:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
How can a true American not support Mitt Romney...and in the broader sense not support the right person... regardless of his/her religious persuasion?
"Judge ye a man by the fruits of his labor"
2007-05-25 06:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋