Hypothetical - Say Mitt Romney Becomes President

[The Borg]

For those that are LDS:

Would that make you:
1) more inclined to be proud of your faith, and more willing to talk about it, or
2) be embarrassed about your faith if he made a mistake and shirk from aligning yourself with how he "is"

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by The Borg

For those that are LDS:

Would that make you:
1) more inclined to be proud of your faith, and more willing to talk about it, or
2) be embarrassed about your faith if he made a mistake and shirk from aligning yourself with how he "is"

The more relevant question is whether other people would be more interested in talking to me about Mormonism.

The last time I had someone interested in talking to me about Mormonism was a colleague who had just read Krakauer's book.

[DJRoss]

Originally Posted by The Borg

For those that are LDS:

Would that make you:
1) more inclined to be proud of your faith, and more willing to talk about it, or
2) be embarrassed about your faith if he made a mistake and shirk from aligning yourself with how he "is"

Wouldn't change a thing regarding myself. I have a 48 hour rule that means that anyone that I come in contact with that I will be meeting more than in just a fleeting situation will find out that I am LDS. For better or for worse, I like getting it out there from the start.

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by The Borg

For those that are LDS:

Would that make you:
1) more inclined to be proud of your faith, and more willing to talk about it, or
2) be embarrassed about your faith if he made a mistake and shirk from aligning yourself with how he "is"

I don't get into this a mormon makes me proud or embarasses me thing.

I do like the visibility in that someone can see my faith isn't a bunch of wacko's, but that doesn't equate to proud or embarassed.

Now, maybe someone can explain to me why I shouldn't feel that way.

[BYU71]

Originally Posted by DJRoss

Wouldn't change a thing regarding myself. I have a 48 hour rule that means that anyone that I come in contact with that I will be meeting more than in just a fleeting situation will find out that I am LDS. For better or for worse, I like getting it out there from the start.

If I came into contact with you in a business setting and I saw you made an effort to let me know your religion, you would have a tough time doing business with me.

It isn't just your religion, I feel the same way about anyone who feels the need to let me know about their religion if I don't ask.

[The Borg]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

The more relevant question is whether other people would be more interested in talking to me about Mormonism.

The last time I had someone interested in talking to me about Mormonism was a colleague who had just read Krakauer's book.

Yes...this is kind of what I was getting at...but worded poorly. If he won, there would be plenty (especially outside of Utah) that would suddenly find an opportunity to openly talk to you about being LDS.

But, depending on how he behaves in the public eye, may or may not influence how people within the Church respond.

Quite honestly, it is my opinion, that if he were to win the presidency, it would be the single most influential missionary influence since Joseph Smith.

[TripletDaddy]

I am happy to let people know regardless of who holds office. Once I learned this words to this song, I never looked back:

I’m a Mormon, yes I am,
And if you want to study a Mormon, I’m a living specimen.
Maybe you think I’m just like everybody else you see,
But trust in my word, you’ll be quick to observe,
I’m as different as can be!

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by DJRoss

I like getting it out there from the start.

This is one reason why 30% of America says they wouldn't vote for any Mormon. I bet you're insufferable.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

This is one reason why 30% of America says they wouldn't vote for any Mormon. I bet you're insufferable.

It's down to fifteen percent now, geeze, get your facts straight.

[tooblue]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

This is one reason why 30% of America says they wouldn't vote for any Mormon. I bet you're insufferable.

It wouldn't change a thing for me either ... I openly talk about my faith. If that bothers 71, then I would be pleased NOT to do business with him.

It actually might spice things up and provide a little more amunition to raz me.