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01-08-2008, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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Hypothetical - Say Mitt Romney Becomes President
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"
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01-08-2008, 02:54 PM | #3 | |
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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.
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01-08-2008, 04:49 PM | #4 |
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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!
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01-08-2008, 02:46 PM | #5 |
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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.
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01-08-2008, 02:50 PM | #6 | |
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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. |
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01-08-2008, 09:55 PM | #7 | |
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Not really, we have a business dinner together and when given the wine list I order a St. Pauli Girl or Carlsberg One (AF beer) or Water and you raise an eyebrow which most do and have done( at least in my experience). The question always comes. Why not a beer or a glass of wine? I say I do not drink for two reasons. 1. I have a history of alcoholism in my family, and 2. I am LDS. Now if you asked questions that is your business, but as far as I am concerned, I am done (I would never force it on anyone. No pseudo door approaching). We meet Monday afternoon for a business meeting, and I say that I need to wrap things up because I need to be on time to our Family Home Evening. Has often raised questions among those that are not LDS. Wednesday or Tuesdays Mutual nights at the Church. Like I said usually within 48 hours they are going to know, even if it is from seeing a copy of the Book of Mormon sitting on my desk. Again I am not about accosting people regarding my faith, but I think it is important they know. It saves on the awkward responses to "Hey let me get you a Starbucks, what are you gonna have?" Last edited by DJRoss; 01-08-2008 at 10:27 PM. |
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01-08-2008, 04:52 PM | #8 |
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This is one reason why 30% of America says they wouldn't vote for any Mormon. I bet you're insufferable.
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01-08-2008, 04:53 PM | #9 |
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It's down to fifteen percent now, geeze, get your facts straight.
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01-08-2008, 05:17 PM | #10 | |
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It actually might spice things up and provide a little more amunition to raz me. |
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