In reference to Mitt Romney, I read an op-ed stating that theology shouldn't be and issue. I say, why not?

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http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_6322269

There was also a comparison made to Kennedy being a Catholic and that 40 million Americans would be automatically excluded from running for president upon baptism. The article went on to say that it shouldn't matter what someone's theology is but how they conduct themselves in this life. I would argue that someone's theology and hence their perception (aka perversion) of things like the afterlife ENTIRELY DICTATES HOW THEY WILL CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN THIS LIFE!

I think it is perfectly fair to particularly question, probe, and challlenge a presidential candidates theology; it should be encouraged!

And mormons, don't say 'bring it on'; you will lose...

What is with the separation of church and state answers? This has nothing to do with that as it is the population through the electorate who votes for the president. Do you really want your congressmen to elect your president? These answers are so shallow a mormon would drown in them!

I am agnostic for the record

I personally wouldn't trust anyone who would give up his/her life (and by extension, yours and mine) for the next one FOR ANY REASON. Want to know why you have so much corruption in government? Look to 'afterlife' or 'God will provide' religions! "If we run out of oil, god will provide more...."; "I only have to care about this life and the people in it until I die, at which time it wont matter, as I will be whisked off to heaven anyway..."

Answer 1

Separation of Church and State? Someone forgot to tell Bush

Well said pjerry2 !
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Answer 2

Theology absolutely should be an issue. There are plenty of people out there who believe that being a good Christian is a requirement to earn their vote for president. A recent poll shows that most Americans will not vote for an atheist presidential candidate.

Put it this way, I doubt most people would vote for a candidate that put his or her trust in Poseidon or made sacrifices to ancient Mayan gods; so to say that theology doesn't play a role is disingenuous.

Also, Mitt Romney sucked as governor of Massachusetts. He knew he couldn't win re-election so that's why he didn't run again. He never could have run for president if he lost a gubernatorial election as an incumbent.

Answer 3

On the one hand, the guy did manage to do a decent job as a governor, despite having some (*ahem*) unusual beliefs, like that Adam and Eve lived in Missouri. Even smart people can believe bizarre stuff.

On the other hand, depending on how much of the Book of Mormon he believes, it might indicate that he holds to a belief no matter how many experts (in this case anthropologists) insist that he's completely wrong. We can see with Bush and global warming/stem cells/evolution/other issues that this can be a major problem.

Answer 4

Of course you feel that way. You are no doubt a Christian. Because of you and those like you, we must always have the rule of "Separation of Church and State". Religion is not proof of a man's moral integrity or character. Know it and remember it. One of the biggest Christians of all time was Hitler.

Answer 5

What I found hilarious was other "Christians" commenting on how they would not vote for him because he did not believe in their particular version of make believe. One said that he didn't believe in a triune God so he couldn't have her vote. A triune God, I can't stop laughing!

Answer 6

There is a separation of church and state, and a persons religion should not matter. He did a good job as Governor and that should be more of a factor that your imaginary analysis.

Answer 7

I think he would make a better president than the one in office.