Did Romney's Faith in America speech revitalize his campaign and dissuade people's bigotry of Mormonism?

Question

Yes it has worked out. President Bush has been a great Commander-in-Chief.

Answer 1

I do not believed in political speech of promise. Mormonism is a way of life for Romney, it will be very hard for him to discard it with a flick of a finger.

If ever he will be elected, the influence of a religious group in our politics will be substantially enhanced.

Answer 2

Mitt showed courage addressing this issue. America has a very bad record of dealing with Mormons. In terms of real dollars our Government has seized more money and property from Mormons than any other Christian faith. Mormons have been murdered and thier property stolen by the states of New York, Illionois, Missouri and others. Govenor Boogs of Missouri went so far as to offer a 25 dollar bounty for every set of Mormon ears brought to the state.Mormons have always worked hard and have a reputation second only to Jewish folk for attaining education and wealth.In an uncertain ecconomy a Mormon may be exactly whats called for. Because of all the EVIL that has been visited upon the Mormons by goverment Mitt Romney should be the the BEST canadate to preserve the religous freedom of us all no matter what your faith -- or your lack of faith. No other religion in America has seen the murder and theft that occurs when you mix religion with Government like the Mormans have. You can bet that no one will keep Government further away from any religion than Mitt Romney.If you are bigoted against Mormonism you are
bigoted against religous freedom period--just like Islamic terrorist that insist that we must all believe in Islam or die. Such a position is Anti- freedom , anti -American and just plain NON HUMAN.I do not agree with the mormon religion and probably never will. I do agree with a lot of what Mitt Romney wants to do in America and if you take an honest look at what he is saying you might find his platform suits both you and America right down to the ground.I hope his speech reached people-- Id like to think the vast majarity of americans are better than mindless bigotry.

Answer 3

To directly answer the question, I don't know. It was a very good speech, and I believe in the message that was being conveyed by Governor Romney. But alas, a one-time, well-worded speech is not enough to fight bigotry.

I am amazed at the comfort "average joe's" and the media have with the outright hate that some groups have towards religious minorities. If one were to substitute "jew" or any racial slur in place of mormon in some of the comments that have been shared about Governor Romney's candidacy there would be a firestorm of controversy.

I guess the right is just as hypocritical as the left when it comes to inclusiveness and diversity.

I hope the discussions spawned by Governor Romney's speech on religion will spark a meaningful debate on the idea of religious freedom and acceptance in America.

Answer 4

Prophecies and Testimonies

Mormon white supremacy teaches that righteousness relates to skin!
Ignorantly, the "scripture" taught in Mormon churches narrows the races down to just two, black or white! The racist Mormon god curses with dark skin for siding with Satan in an imaginary LDS pre-existence. Biblically, God blots out all of a true Christian's transgressions and the sin will not be remembered against them (Isaiah 43:25).

Indians accepting Mormonism become "white and delightsome" according to (2 Nephi 30:5-7). The LDS 1981 cover-up changed "white" to "pure". History, the cross-references, and the context clearly demonstrate that Smith's intent was about skin (as 3 Nephi 2:14-16). An official LDS magazine warned of immediate errors! "Most students of latter-day scriptures are aware that from the very first printing typographical errors have crept into the Book of Mormon." (The Ensign, Oct. 1981, pp.17-18). Why if there were really the Golden Plates, Urim and Thummim, a Seer Stone, word-for-word dictation, prophetic control, and Mormon printing? And why those great doctrinal changes?

Answer 5

"A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still." There is no way this talk dissuaded true bigots of Mormonism. The speech had a reference to how Romney believes in Christ and his divinity and his role as the Savior, but bigots already have a firm mindset based on pastors' teaching that Mormon's aren't Christian. I know that they are, but the talk isn't going to change people's minds about that.

That being stated, I think there are some genuinely concerned people out there who felt concerned about religious interests influencing national decion-making policy, and to me this speech went a long way in an attempt to resolve those concerns. Of course you have many anti-mormons and staunch evangelicals who will never change their mind about Romney because they feel threatened religiously: that if he is elected, the LDS church membership rolls will increase.

I think this talk will go a long ways in encouraging religious moderates (people who I don't consider biggots) who had some concern about Romney's faith. It won't completely erase the concern, but it helps to make the concern a little more bearable. It could effect some swing voters, but I don't know if it was so powerful that it would revitalize his campaign. I think that the Evangelical base in Iowa is still much more likely to vote for Huckabee than Romney despite the speech because Huckabee is an ordained baptist minister.

I know that Bill O'Reily and some other republican radio hosts were speaking in a positive light about the speech. I think his talk brings more positive attention than negative attention, but will it revitalize his campaign....questionable.

Answer 6

I personally think that his speech did alot of good for him and the GOP in general. What he said is because we believe in something it shows a country who has values and ethics. And the reason I'm going to vote for Mitt Romney is that he has a lot of integrity and a very successful man. If he doesn't get the nod for the GOP I can vote for anyone of the candidates on the GOP side as they can run circles around any democrat and want to bring back a value system which this country lost back in the 60's.

As for the whole bigotry issue, if people are that stupid to not vote for him because he is Mormon, they won't dissuade from their opinion about him or the religion and still not vote for him.

He is someone, like JFK, that states the church will not get involved in government and I honestly believe him. That's all I needed to hear.

Answer 7

I have always believed that personal religion should be kept outside of politics, and I never felt threatened by a candidates faith. However, since our current President reported being "told by God" to invade Iraq I believe that I was naive.

Romney supporters like to make comparisons to Kennedy, but times have changed. Kennedy kept church and state separate. Bush has not. What would Romney do? We have to look at what Bush's faith and practice of religion has caused.

Yes, I think that Romney gave a good speech, but I believe that most thoughtful voters will need more insight and information to become comfortable.

For some bigotry may be the issue, for others, like me I want to know who is driving the bus and who the driver listens to.

Answer 8

I think it did revitalize his campaign but I still will not vote for him. It is not because of bigotry or any hatered for religion. The only reason because I feel that that deep inside these very faithful people, there is a very blurry line in keep religion and government separate. I do not want to live in a country that dictates the laws I have to follow based on the religion of the person in office. This would also apply to an ex-baptist preacher named Huckabee.

Answer 9

I think that Romney's Mormonism is going to have an adverse affect on his campaign. I personally feel that it is an asset, that at least he HAS a faith, but the Mormons have done this to themselves. They tend to isolate themselves a little and they are not even welcoming to thier own members unless they are at a certain level. You can attend church, but I have a Mormom friend who was not even able to go inside the temple for her own daughter's wedding. A little strange. If you asked me 10 years ago if I would vote for a Mormon, I would say no- I knew nothing about the religion and thought of it as more of a cult. I have since met some Mormons, learned a lot about the religion and even though I don't suscribe to their beliefs, I respect it as a very, very strong sect with a very high moral standard and family structure. The only bad thing I have to say about the Mormons is that they will be late to their own funerals!

Answer 10

I do not believe that this speech will turn his campaign around. Romney did nothing to speak to or defend the specifics of LDS theology that so greatly concern Christian voters. I think the greatest example is the LDS belief in the possibility for Mormons to attain godhood. It makes one ask what Romney's motivation is for seeking the most powerful office in the world in light of LDS belief that he is a candidate for godhood. You may be asking, "Do Mormons really believe that?" Check out this quote from LDS church president.

"On the other hand, the whole design of the gospel is to lead us onward and upward to greater achievement, even, eventually, to godhood. This great possibility was enunciated by the Prophet Joseph Smith in the King Follet sermon (see Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 342-62); and emphasized by President Lorenzo Snow. It is this grand and incomparable concept: As God now is, man may become!" - Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley, General Conference, October 1994


Am I a biggot because I am extremely uncomfortable electing a man president who holds these sorts of beliefs? And if he does not hold these beliefs, then why is he still an LDS member?

Answer 11

Nope. Absolutely not. While I agree with him that religious beliefs do not or I should say, should not play a part in being President, unfortunately I doubt that this will persuade many people to feel comfortable with a Mormon President. There are a lot of people in this country who are too hard-headed, closed-minded, and stubborn to change their views on this issue. I'm not a Mitt Romney supporter but I do feel we as a country should be focusing on candidates' stances on the issues rather than their religious beliefs. So in this instance, I support his speech and wish it did make a difference for him.