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are a little ticked over Romney. His candidacy has lead to more and more invocations of the Church's political neutrality and to endless mentionings of Harry Reid and the fact that Mormons have differing political imperatives.
Seriously, I've never heard so much about Reid's Mormonism.
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I think the difference is that Reid being a Mormon is not a handicap for him because he is a liberal Democrat and hates Bush. I rarely hear anything about him being a Mormon.
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Lately, I'm hearing it all the time.
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SIEQ, don't you think you're giving too little credit to your co-religionists with differing political beliefs?
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I'm thinking of the grapevine-esque.
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I do wonder how many of these people are out there. I've been a member my whole life and I go to church between 40 and 50 times a year. I talk politics and sports in the hallway with a lot of ward members. I socialize with them outside of church. In all my interactions and conversations with ward members, I have only met a couple of people who meet your description. Have you met a lot of this type in the church? |
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But these are the people who're still pissed because polygamy was rescinded and the priesthood was extended to all worthy males. They're borderline fundamental apostates (even Bo Gritz has left the church). Most of them hold Mitt Romney in the same esteem as Harry Reid. |
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On cougarboard, Harry Reid is seriously the devil. Few believe that he can be an active mormon and most think that he is a horrible person. Now, Mitt comes to the front and people are tripping overselves to hug and love him. Mitt comes with baggage (abortion among other things) but that board can't get enough of him...he is a wonderful guy, totally active in the church, heals the sick, gives 25% tithing, etc. With that said, I think Mitt is a good guy...but it is interesting to see how a political persuation leads to often very inaccurate portrayals of the individual.
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