I don't think it should. I saw a survery once. 74% of people say that they will not vote for Mitt Romney because he is Mormon. I think that is extremely predjudiced. What about you?
2007-08-02 14:28:32 · 27 answers · asked by Aimee 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Firstly, I DO think it fine to judge a person based upon their religion as it regards national office holding. I would not, under any circumstances whatsoever vote for a Muslim for example (and am unconcerned about peoples opinion of me for not doing so).
This established however, I would not hold Romney's Mormonism against him much as it concerns this election. Mormons share similar values to me (I am a conservative Presbyterian), and while we disagree on much theologically we agree on most thing as concerns politics. I have no trouble with working with Mormons on political things and working in the Republican Party have done so numerous times. I may vote for Romney yet ( I have not completely decided who I will support).
I must also state however that this does not mean that I consider the Mormon Church to be Christian, or that Mormon theology is in any way equal to orthodox Christian theology.
I think Romney would be a fine choice if he were to get the nomination, and I will vote for him for certain should he get that nomination (again not sure as yet who I will vote for in the primary).
2007-08-02 15:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A vote for Mitt Romney, Giuliani, etc=a vote against common sense.
Reply: How the heck can you guys give thumbs down for the person below me saying this:
"I will not be swayed with religious affiliation if I would like to vote for a president. Voting is an exercise where all prejudices must be set aside."
Seriously, what made you think that since they are a human right activists, that is horrible?!?!?! WHAT?!?! They are being inclusive! Why is that bad?!?!
2007-08-02 15:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Mormon and I want Ron Paul. So, no, Mitt doesn't sway my vote.
Ron Paul blows Mitt out of the water! Have you YouTubed Ron Paul yet?
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year (seriously, who else would even think of doing that?).
Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress.
Enough said!
2007-08-04 22:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Bloatedtoad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I would vote for Mitt Romney, because I feel he is a true, honest, kind, loving , Christian man . John Kennedy was a Christian man, as was so many of our Presidents. None of the past Presidents forced their Religion on us. Being a Christian , will provide the American People to know that the future President will give all he/she can to build, and Protect the Americans and it's Nation. Yes, it is extremely Prejudice and ignorant. If Mitt Romney becomes the President of the United States, he will run this Government with Professional know how. He will treat all people fairly. You can tell by the way he speaks. Mitt Romney , is a good man !!!
2007-08-02 15:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A persons religious beliefs say a lot about the person. If I feel the LDS religion is false and one of their members wants to lead my country I would naturally hold that against them. I am not taking orders from anyone who I feel cant even investigate their own church and know it isnt true. If he cant even take care of himself , I wont trust him to take care of me. There is overwhelming evidence out there that the church is a colossal fraud. They have committed so many crimes such as the Mountain Meadows Massacre and so forth that I am appalled that they are even still around. In the early Temple ceremonies, oaths were taken by the Priesthood to avenge the blood of Joseph Smith on this nation. Now one of them wants to be President? I think not !
2007-08-05 11:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never vote for a Mormon... EVER! The reason is that Mormons don't just worship on Sundays for three hours- they worship on Monday nights (family home evening), they have home teachers, visiting teachers, relief society, priesthood meetings, YM YW activities, choir practice, seminary.... and he'd be really hungry once a month.....that's if you don't include the time he'd be fasting when he needed advice from the lord.
This all equates to a hungry dude with very little time on his hands - not good for the country. Oh, and I don't need my president praying for answers... I need him or her to have them already.
2007-08-06 10:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by Bgirl9488 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is very strange that if a similar poll was taken about a Jewish politician the 74% would be blasted and labeled anti-semits.
No it doesn't matter to me if he is a Mormon, He does have some good ideas and can work with the democrates. That should speak for itself.
2007-08-02 14:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by G O 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It will not sway my vote one bit. Rudy's social views would sway my vote. McCain's immigration stance would sway my vote. ALL of Ron Paul's views would sway my vote. But someones religious views are personal to them and should remain that way. It should not even be a factor in someones decision.
2007-08-02 15:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by Cinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mitt Romney is probably the best qualified of all the present candidates for President, based on his broad executive and govermental experience, and his vastly superior intellect.
Of course, MANY Americans are very bigoted against anything they aren't familiar with, like the Mormon faith. The fact is that many Mormons have proven to be excellent business managers and entrepreneurs, and the somewhat "different" aspects of their faith don't affect their business decisions, other than maybe to increase their good decisions based on their morality.
Amazingly, we heard very little said about Mitt Romney's father George Romney, when he was seeking office a generation ago. Where have all the bigots come from now? Are we getting worse?
2007-08-02 14:51:08 · answer #9 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
NO. The fact I had to deal with Mitt as Governor of Massachusetts for 4 years makes me not want to vote for him
2007-08-02 14:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by Maria S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋