03-02-2007, 09:05 PM | #21 |
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Yes, I stand by my assertion that ETB pushed Mormons to the right. With his tirades from the pulpit, including in General Conference, where he equated the Civil Rights movement with Communism, etc.
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03-02-2007, 09:10 PM | #22 | |
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Mormons are conservative because they're from the sticks, they are heirs to Calvin's world view, and they are quite orthodox in their Christian/relgious faith. Yes, Utah used to elect more democrats to higher office. Goatnapper explained why.
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Fake ta-tas?
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As my bircher father in law never fails to mention as proof of his views, Benson did testify in general conference as prophet of this worldwide conspiracy which is at the core of birch beliefs. |
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I agree about ETB. He had influence, but I think more than anything he reflected what many were already thinking and just affirmed their beliefs. |
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I get your editorial point that Mormons just couldn't be any more consevative than they are. I hear you. But who the prophet is can push that either direction. You have to concede that don't you?
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The thing that stuck out at me was the effect of Mitt Romney. 6% identified him as their first association with the church and those had a favorable view of the church. With data like that, it probably makes sense for the church to pump $100M into Romney's presidency for no other good than Mormon PR. Though of course something like that would backfire on you.
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Also, I think there are laws against what you are suggesting.
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