In 1960 when John F.Kennedy became President of the USA. His Roman Catholic beliefs were a topic that seemed important. The fact that no Roman Catholic had become president before. His beliefs were used against him by fellow president hopefuls. Should the held against Mitt Romney who is a Mormon? Should Roman Catholic beliefs more welcomed then Mormons for the White House,president of the USA, and ruler of the free world? Should these beliefs even be relivate to the President of the USA?
2007-07-25 07:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by SECRET DESTROYER 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Actually, it doesn't really make any difference; any of these things are just useful clubs to bash your opponents with. I really doubt that any of the people spouting this nonsense actually take it seriously - that's just for the 'sound-bite bloc' of voters to knee-jerk over.
2007-07-25 09:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big concern seemed to be not in the beliefs, but that a good Catholic is subject to the Pope. Having the US President subject to a someone else raised a lot of fears and hysterical ranting.
Mitt is a good Mormon and subject to the President of the LDS Church. You'll most likely hear the same hysterical ranting.
Isn't every member of a faith subject to the guidance and direction of the leader of that faith? Has this ever been a problem? It's just the surface of religious intolerance.
2007-07-25 14:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by kayakdudeus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religious beliefs aren't relevant in an election. Is like JFK said in September 1960 in front of anti-Catholic Baptist ministers. " I believe in America that is so united that an attack against one church will be seen as an attack against all" and moreover "though, today the finger of suspicion is raised against a Catholic tomorrow it could be you".
2007-07-25 19:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, personal beliefs will govern a person and the decisions they make. However, Mitt Romney has shown that the LDS Church does not dictate to him like the media would like to have us believe. I think if we are going to judge one candidate on their religion, we should do it to all of them. I, for one, will not judge Mitt on his beliefs, but on his actions. His actions will speak the loudest.
2007-07-26 00:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by ∞Infinity∞ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A persons religion should not be brought into play in politics. As long as a person can do the job, who cares how or if he/she worships?
2007-07-25 14:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋