Should this not put everyone's mind at rest?

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http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2ced329706ca6110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRD&vgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD

This is an press release put put by the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, found on the church's official web site, about the church's stand on political NEUTRALITY. It does not specifically talk about Mitt Romney, but it does talk of ALL the politicians and elected officials who happen to be LDS/Mormon.

totelldatruth, it doesn't matter what those past leaders say, even if you have it in context (which I doubt). Because what matters is what TODAY'S prophet and apostles say. Our leaders TODAY (and indeed, for as long as I've been a member) have remained politically neutral. This is well represented in that there are lots of Mormons in congress, and some of them are Democrats. Personally, I think they'd all jump ship and become Libertarian if they knew what their platform is. But that is not for small minds to ponder.
You can quote those past leaders all you want, but it's our present leaders who set present day policy.

Answer 1

Good for them ! I am a Methodist, but I have a lot of respect for Mormons and this is a good example of the common sense that they generally possess, in my experience.

Answer 2

The religious beliefs or fervor thereof of any candidates has never been important to me. Certainly, some of the most pleasant neighbors I have ever had have been members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Church has taken the correct position and I'm pleased they put it on the website. It's just seems logical that Church members are more likely to tend conservative because they lead a conservative livestyle

Answer 3

Mitt Romney's religion is actually not an issue for a lot of voters. But for those of whom it is an issue, a press release by the Mormon church will not sway them, as it is from the Mormon church. It's really simple logic.

Answer 4

Religion and politics do not go hand in hand. This is obvious, as we see the huge problems created in the middle east and West Asia countries.

When people vote for politicians based on religion, you truly lose any democratic sense, because religions don't build roads or create jobs.

Answer 5

Yeah, that rests my mind almost as much as Catholic priests blessing soldiers before they go to war. I mean the fifth commandment IS Thou Shalt Not Kill.

So I guess the separation between church & state is to be taken on an individual level too.

Wouldn't it be great if all countries were politically neutral?

Good luck!

Answer 6

Romney's religion will not influence my vote at all. I don't care that he is a mormon. However I currently prefer Huckabee.

Answer 7

What about this statement?

Apostle John Taylor's statement:

"We do believe it, and we honestly acknowledge that this is that kingdom which the Lord has commenced to establish upon the earth, and that it will not only govern all people in a religious capacity, but also in a political capacity." (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 7, page 170)

And this one?
Speach by Gov. Young in Joint Session of the Legeslature.
Feby. 5th 1852 giving his veiws on slavery
In the kingdom of God on the earth the Affricans cannot hold one partical of power in Government.Again to the subject before us; as to The men bearing rule; not one of the children of old Cain, have one partical of right to bear Rule in Government affairs from first to last, they have no buisness there. this privilege was taken from them by there own transgressions, and I cannot help it; and should you or I bear rule we ought to do it with dignity and honour before God.

This is only part of Brigham Youngs speach.

And this one?
PROCLAMATION

OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST, OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
He will assemble the Natives the remnants of Joseph in America; and make of them a great, and strong, and powerful nation: and he will civilize and enlighten them and will establish a holy city, and temple, and seat of government among them, which shall be called Zion.

And there shall be his tabernacle, his sanctuary, his throne, and seat of government for the whole continent of North and South America for ever
This is only part of the whole statement. Would you like more?

Ya they were only Prophets of God!!! It doesnt really matter what they said!!! Get a clue. Do you even realize what you are saying to GOD.

Answer 8

I am not a Mitt Romney fan, nor am I a fan of the views of the right. If hope the christian right sees this and says, wow, why can't we think for ourselves. Sitting in a church on Sunday morning and being told what to think, who to vote for, and by the way, GIVE ME YOUR MONEY, I AM NOT RICH ENOUGH is an abomination. Step out of line fundamentalists and think for yourself.

Answer 9

Absolutely! Well done in finding this.

Answer 10

thats nice.