It's time to connect the flip-flop charge to the anti-Mormon thing.
Huck tells Fox that the Mittster would be a bad choice for VP because of his flipflopping, but not because he's a Mormon: "I think there are better choices for Sen. McCain that have the approval of value voters." It's time to connect the flip-flop charge to the anti-Mormon thing.
Many values voters--i.e. evangelicals--distrust Mormons. Why? Because, in evangelical eyes, Mormons claim to be something they're not; to wit, Christians. People who change positions are not trustworthy because they claim to be something they didn't use to be. The suspicion is they're sailing under false pretenses, pretending to be something they aren't. So what I'd say is that by so vigorously embracing all the values values voters embrace--rather than maintaining a certain distance--Romney actually reinforced anti-Mormon sentiment among evangelicals. (As in: "He says he's just like us? What else would you expect from a Mormon?") Just the opposite of what he intended. And at this point irremediable.
Originally posted at Spiritual Politics.
Posted by Ted Olsen on August 14, 2008 12:19PM
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"Because, in evangelical eyes, Mormons claim to be something they're not; to wit, Christians"
Could you explain to me why you and your Evangelical friends get to be the sole arbiters of the parameters of general term "Christian"? Or why the meaningless insult "cult" is tossed about as easily as a football?
You and your kind are an embarrassment to our country.
Posted by: sp at August 15, 2008
Our only real chance for president was Ron Paul, now that he's out we are left with no one. So it really makes NO difference who McCain picks! If us Christians (including myself) could really understand the dangers of complaisanse (spelled right) years ago before B.C. we just might be in a better position then we are now.
marantha
Posted by: Byron at August 15, 2008
Sad that there is a religious test being used in presidential politics. There is a new ook out called A Different God? Mitt Romney, the Religious Right and the Mormon Question that talks about Romn ey's presidential campaign and the anti-Mormon bigotry displayed on all sides during the campaign.
Posted by: Robert at August 16, 2008
This is so ridiculous.I am a former Southern Baptist .I was raised by 2 sunday school parents.Im joyful that I finally joined the Mormon church and found I was one of multiples who also are former members of baptist ,catholic,etc.I was then and am now a Christian,only false pride encourages us to claim that others are not!!!! Only Jesus knows for sure! So please avoid the bigotry and arrogance if you call yourself Christian. It gives the rest of us Christians a bad name!
Posted by: harve at August 18, 2008
I walked into a religious bookstore and the owner was in there hollering that leaders of the Mormons are all Gay. I personally know that to be False and a desperate atempt to win souls ! Later,My daughter joined the Mormon church and made the mistake of telling her doctor.He immediately brought in his entire staff who surrounded her and prayed for the release of the spirit of Mormonism. We have all since joined the Mormon church and are ashamed of how those over zealous,self righteous,evangelicals often conduct themselves !!! It,s embarrasing and their eccentric behavior possibly chases away people that otherwise might become new members of either church!!!
Posted by: Barbara at August 18, 2008
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