Mormans teach their children that the Bible is incomplete without the Book of Mormon. Are the Republicans flip-flopping on religion or are they now open-minded to alternative possibilities?
2007-10-10 02:46:03 · 32 answers · asked by samanthakhz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Didn't the US cover this already when the opponents of a certain candidate claimed he would answer to the Vatican?
"I hope that no American ... will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me solely on account of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant."
John F. Kennedy
Must we backtrack over an already well-worn path?
2007-10-10 03:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by floatingbloatedcorpse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And what does this have to do with holding the office of President??? Seriously?
First of all, the republicans don't "support any of the candidates" right now. Romney is hoping to receive the republican nomination.
Second, Mormons believe the Bible to be the word of God.
Mormons believe that God chose prophets in ancient America. They wrote down their words, and we have them as well. Both are true and both are the word of God.
"Flip flopping" is a very popular term to throw out these days.....however the way you use it makes no sense.
Mitt is Mormon
Mitt is Christian
The Republican party is a political group and not a church, religious movement, or organization. They're not "flip flopping" on anything or becoming any more or less open minded about Mormons.
Did you know that Ronald Reagan appointed LOADS of Mormons while he was President?
Republicans liked Reagan....Reagan liked Mormons.
Seems like a good fit for the Republican party.
2007-10-12 08:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ender 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've always accepted the fact that there are different religions in the world. But this man is running for president, not pope, arch bishop or mullah. Republicans don't change their faith en mass to match that of a 'Republican President'. He's not running for president to convert the United States to the Mormon faith. We've had catholic presidents, Quaker presidents and many other men of faith. And their faith has had no affect on the United States except, possibly, to give the chief executive a set of core values. Nothing more, nothing less. As a result, your question is just plain silly.
2007-10-10 02:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by The emperor has no clothes 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I wasn't aware that the GOP was supported by, or was a supporter of, any particular religion. If you want the GOP to kick out all the MormOns, there will be a definate dent in membership.
Of course, I think that, if MormOs knew more about the Libertarian party, they'd be jumping ship in droves, anyway.
2007-10-10 10:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you confusing religious beliefs with political ideology?
Being a Republican doesn't automatically make you a bible thumping Christian.
Republicans generally adhere to the Judeo Christian values this country was founded on ( thus the Conservative title)not the secular ideology promoted today.
Mormons- would fit right in with the Republican party-
2007-10-10 02:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Catholics dont believe in the Bible, Mormons just think Jesus lived a few years longer. Maybe Romney can show Catholics that they are all wrong. This is a good step in the right/left direction.
2007-10-10 07:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by another detroit bassist 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why is religion an issue to even 'flip-flop' on. It's something pretty personal to each person and should be kept that way. Based on that logic had Lieberman been VP would you have been worried about him not believing in half the Bible?
2007-10-10 02:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 0⤋
Dont really care one way or the other.....but historically many books were left out the bible long befor Mitt Romney came along
2007-10-10 02:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It was also cool that Democrats supported a man back in 1960 who believed that God had a infallable representative on Earth known as the Pope.
Remember JFK?
2007-10-10 02:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'm not clear on the flipping reference but my issue with the former governor has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with his Panda fetish.
2007-10-10 02:56:24 · answer #10 · answered by Kubla Con 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋