The fact that most of america considers the Church of Latter Day Saints(mormans) to be a cult and if it's true Why does it offend it's members.
2007-12-05 08:12:17 · 12 answers · asked by sam22254 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Which comes first the Book of mormans or the bible.
2007-12-05 08:31:14 · update #1
Look I hope I didn't offend anybody it wasn't ment that way. But how do you vote for Mr Romney if he stand up and tell the truth right or wrong about his faith. I was hoping for more from him
2007-12-06 12:06:41 · update #2
Can't stand up there
2007-12-06 12:07:31 · update #3
Mitt did not address Mormon theology, and he never will because he is uncomfortable with it's most unqiue (and in my view, positive) doctrines. Mormon theology is NOT orthodox Christian--and I write this as a devout Mormon who was raised as a Protestant.
As a practicing Mormon, I DO NOT believe in one all-powerful God who was God from everlasting to everlasting. I believe that the being we humans envision as God is but one of many Gods; that a God is a limited being, restricted by the laws of physics that govern all existence; that each God was once a human; that humans by nature can progress to Godhood (Celestial Glory); that Jesus Christ is the SON of God--not the only true and eternal God incarnated as a man (which is the Christian doctrine of God.) In short, as a Mormon, I am a polytheist (believe in many Gods) , while Jews, Christians and Muslims are monotheists (believing that only one God exists.)
Evangelicals say I'm not a Christian, and I'm fine with that. If Romney had a conviction of his own religious principles, he would have explained how Mormonism differs from Christianity, and then go one to explain that religion and faith-based notions have no part in governing a free, secular government that protects religious liberty.
Instead, Romney shows his complete ignroance of (or disregard for) the principles of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison--the two Founding Fathers who fought the hardest and longest for religious freedom. (Madison--The Father of the Constitution--actually entered politics in order to fight for the rights of Baptists and others whose civil rights were denied because they either had a particular religion OR NO RELIGION WHATSOEVER.
In his speech today, Romney ignored the Constitution when he stated that freedom required religion, and religion required freedom. He even quoted some of the Founders--but out of context of their full philosophy. John Adam, for instance, denied the Diety of Christ, rejected the Atonement and the Virgin Birth. He was a Universalist and Unitarian--both of which are even now denounced by Evangelicals as being non-Christian traditions.
In Romney's vision of America there is no room for athiests or secularists. And yet the US was founded as the world's first completely secular government--with the government taking no notice of religion at all (Madison's sentiment--not mine) and leaving all concenrs about religion to the individual priavte citizen.
Romney emphasized his belief in Jesus Christ--so I suppose speaking about general Christian doctrines is just fine in a political campaign. But if one were to ask Romney if he believed--according to LDS theology--that Jesus and Lucifer are spiritual brothers...well, that question would be out of bounds? Why? Because it points up the differences in Mormon theology and Christian theology--which would damage his potential appeal to Evangelical voters.
Oh, well. Romney's back himself into a corner--insisting that religion SHOULD play a role in politics, and yet insisting that HIS religion should not be examined.
I wrote a piece on Romney that Andrew Sullivan published today on his website at the New Republic entitled "Bishop Romney." You can read it at:
www.andrewsullivan.com
2007-12-06 11:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Rob Lauer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fact, Mitt Romney is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Fact, Mr. Romney is governor of Massachusetts.
Fact, Mr. Romney is running for President of the United States.
Mr. Romney stated quite plainly that religion does not enter into the Presidential race. His running for President is political, not religious. Why is it so hard for people to understand that?
Fact, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a recognized religion, not a cult. I do find it offensive when people call my religion a cult. If the Church is a cult, then so is the Catholic Church, the baptist church, the methodist church, the Lutheran church, and the other religions in the world, every single one of them. Do you consider your religion a cult? Probably not.
I can't say for sure the over 50% of the US considers my religion a cult, but the people who do are the loud ones, and want their ignorance and stupidity to be heard.
2007-12-06 14:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by nymormon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of cult is a "formal religious veneration." (www.m-w.com) This means all religions are cults. LDS should be looked at as an occult since it has many secretive layers to it.
2007-12-05 08:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by rojo_jojo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
*Mormons*
I'm not sure what your question is. Are you asking if he can explain why people calling us cult members offends us?
No I don't think Mitt could ever explain why calling someone a cult member would be offensive.
2007-12-05 08:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Romney can believe whatever he wants. He has far more important things to explain than how others view his religion.
He could start with his complete flip flops on subjects like abortion. He was for it to get elected in MA but is now firmly against it. Same thing with gay rights. Pander much?
2007-12-05 08:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by t_rex_is_mad 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am a member of it and it doesn't offend me.
As for Mitt explaining it, I am sure he will do a fine job of explaing our beliefs, though I don't think he should have to.
2007-12-05 08:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by LaraSue 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
because its not true. if someone said something about you that was not true you would not like it. others say bad things to make them selfs look better than the other.
2007-12-05 08:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Donald F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you most of America? Did you tally my vote? This is a democracy isn't it. Anyways, I actually view Evangelical Christianity more of a cult than the LDS gang.
2007-12-05 08:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by STAR POWER=) 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
I can't wait to see what he says, this is going to be great!
Well, um, we are called the Church of Jesus Christ for a reason, except we do not believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven and oh yeah, he is not Gods one and only son, so was Lucifer and you can become a god of your own heavenly kingdom and have eternally pregnant women waiting for you in heaven just like we keep them on earth and we just decided to let black be part of the church in 1978 and guess what we thought of them before that! Do you want me to keep going? Vote for me!:)
I can't wait!
2007-12-05 08:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
seeing how he is a politicians, and politicians represent our government, what does his personal views on religion have anything to do with him doing his job in government?
separation of church and state. keep it that way.
2007-12-05 08:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by no body 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋