Would you vote a Mormon into the White House?

Question

Why or why not? it seems to me that America should have come far enough to vote for anyone of any religion.

Answer 1

I wouldn't vote for anyone who would let their religion dictate their actions regarding our country.

Answer 2

Religion should not be an issue. When George Romney was running for President, it wasn't. When Morris Udall was a candidate in 1976, no one even knew he was a Mormon. But since then, religion and politics have become so intertwined that it has become relevant what a candidate's religious views are. I wish we would unentangle politics and religion. I wish we would all embrace secular government that is neutral toward religion, leaving it up to the individual. But the Republican Party is all about using government as a too for evangelism, and has a rooting interest in common-denominational Protestantism. They are the problem.

Answer 3

I would not. Because mormons make vows to follow the prophet of the church , these vows could affect all americans under a presidency.

I do not hate mormons, but i dont want to be under the influence of a mormon president. I do not trust it.

I am agnostic, but I used to be a mormon, i was temple worthy all the way to the day I left. I left because i was no longer comfortable with the history of the church, the vows i would have to make, it did not feel right to me.

So what I am saying is, i don't want someone who has
made the vows you do in the temple ( and i have been
through the temple several times ) to be president
of my country or my children. Sorry.

Answer 4

I am a liberal Democrat - and so this is less of an issue with me. However, even if my party nominates Dennis Kucinich, I will vote for him over Mitt Romney.

Why would I vote for a certain looser over Mitt? Simple: My ex-wife is Mormon (although only nominally so) and I've seen Mormon theology, as well as their doctrine up close. They're NUTS. They make flat-Earther's seem almost rational. At least in Manchester, NH, there are Mormons who believe that the world was created 6K years ago and that we all just 'sprang' into existence. It would have been funny - or at least pathetic if it weren't so scary.

More - the Mormon teachings about how women should be quiet and subservient are so abhorrent to me as the father of three girls that I could NEVER, EVER imagine letting a Mormon anywhere near the levers of power.

SO - that's my take on things. I know it's biased....but my views are at least based on over 5 years of continuous exposure to Mormonism and its teachings.

Answer 5

Depends on which Mormon you're talking about really.

Anyone who votes for someone (or refuses to vote for someone for that matter) for a public office ONLY because of what building that person goes to on sunday is an idiot.

Answer 6

Religion should have nothing to do with politics! And yet Romney is often criticized for his religion and huckabee is milking his to death! Does anybody also notice that people that support politicians such as Mike gravel, obama, and ron paul are often called too liberal and "wackoos" but yet we dont let stupid stuff like religion get in the way of which candidate gets our vote?

Answer 7

I may disagree with his religion and what it teaches BUT if I thought that he was the best man for the job (which I DO NOT) then I would vote for him. Because it would be political suicide to push your religion once elected.

Answer 8

If the Mormon was running against Hillary?
I would vote him and as many wives as he wanted into the white house.

Answer 9

Mitt has fabulous hair, that said I also have no problem with a Mormon.

Answer 10

I thought we got rid of discrimination.
Why not? We have a lady candidate, a black and anything in between.
It's about who can led this nation, for the better. Strong enough to defend this nation against terrorist killing us.