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In reply to the discussion: What are "Biblical Values"? [View all]jeepnstein
(2,631 posts)The whole "Biblical Values" thing was built up among Republicans who also considered themselves Evangelical as a way to try to bridge the gap between Mormons and Christians. It was nothing but a plea for everyone to vote Republican despite the deep seated misgivings of many Evangelicals. And it didn't work. Many Evangelicals, we'll never know how many for sure, simply didn't get out and vote for Romney.
What the GOP operatives in the churches couldn't go out and do was say "OK guys, we were just kidding about Mormons. They insist they're just Christians with a few additional texts and some other stuff. Go ahead and vote for Romney because we value your vote more than your soul at this point." That would not have gone over very well. So they just kind of hid behind a catch phrase like "Biblical Values" and made mention of the fact that Graham no longer considers the Mormon Church a cult. Hardly a ringing endorsement.