The same way Rudy Giuliani would take his marching orders from Rome, Italy?
What are the principles of mixing non-profit religions with politics today since George Bush, Jr. is going to have his Presidential Library at Texas Methodist University?
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2007-12-04 06:25:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They asked the same questions of John F. Kennedy. He was Catholic and was grilled unmercifully by everyone.
The only thing that concerns me is this: John Kennedy wasn't a "high official" in his church, nor did he enjoy a "high status". By his own admission, he wasn't a very good Catholic.
Romney is highly placed - and it took him a long time to get there - and in order to stay there he must follow the precepts of his church to the letter or risk being ousted. The Mormon religion is very strict about that.
I would hope that anyone who wanted to be President would be President first, church-member second... but, we do have Bush...and he's about as religious-right as you can get what with his daily conversations with "god" and with "god" telling him what to do.....
Personally, I think a candidates religion should be irrelevant and find questions about it intrusive and obnoxious. I don't care if the President worships tree stumps...I just want him to be President of ALL the people and follow the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the letter-and have Americas best interest at heart - not some god or some church official.
2007-12-04 06:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've got to be kidding me. Giuliani hasn't answered to Rome since he was an altar boy. Jack Kennedy didn't take his "marching orders" from Rome, either, although there was a very big deal made of his being Catholic (by the opposition, of course) when he was campaigning. But you may not be old enough to remember that.
I can only assume that, like other presidents who were adherents of one faith or another, if he is elected Romney will understand the job description -- that is, defending the Constitution, which includes the first amendment. I seriously doubt that he will run his policies by Salt Lake City for approval.
We elect a president, not a king. There's a little thing called the system of checks and balances, you know.
2007-12-04 06:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I do not believe Mitt would take orders from Salt Lake. I do not believe the Mormon profit Gordon B. Hinckley would tell Mitt Romney what to do or how to do it. But if you look back in history many of the presidents of the USA have consulted Mormon profits for advise time and time again.
2007-12-04 06:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan E 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Since Mormons believe that their church and American government are linked and have something special going for each other, and Romney is a hard-core Mormon, even having gone on mission when he was younger, probably. I think more so than Guiliani, who is obviously only a nominal Catholic, seeing that he used to be pro-choice and only flipped to get a Republican nomination. Whether or not this is an issue that is important to you to decide who the best candidate for you, I can't say.
2007-12-04 06:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by klm78_2001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No to Romney and to Guiliani...Mitt Romney is scheduled for a Press Conference today to discuss his personal religion.
2007-12-04 06:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
romney will not be president, nor will giuliani so it is really a mute point. Neither can nor will win without the CHristian backing, neither are worthy.
2007-12-04 06:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope not, he deserves the benefit of the doubt, I'm talking about Mitt, not Rudy.
2007-12-04 06:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You've just given us 2 more reason to elect Gov. Huckabee.
Baptists don't have a Pope or a Prophet to give out orders.
Pastor Art
2007-12-04 06:30:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
That same criticism must apply to all the candidates with religious affiliations then. Right?
2007-12-04 06:30:38 · answer #9 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
The only Republican candidate worth a damn is Ron Paul.
2007-12-04 06:27:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋