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mrs_p

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53. I, too, was inclined to say that religion doesn't matter.
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 05:38 PM
Aug 2012

But, in this case, it obviously does. A religion that wants to place one of its apostles in a position of world power to set up a theocracy scares the bejeebers out of me.

edit: major typo

This brittle aspect of his personality has been obvious, although Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #1
Even if it was about that, and I don't buy that excuse... DCKit Aug 2012 #47
Insights into character. earthside Aug 2012 #2
Good post, thanks. Scuba Aug 2012 #39
I think his religion does matter given what she says about the White Horse Prophecy and ... Jim__ Aug 2012 #3
Not a fan of religion on general principle amuse bouche Aug 2012 #10
+1 nt SunSeeker Aug 2012 #11
Yep the creep factor xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #20
As it should. They seek Mormon theocracy in the US, but are very secretive in kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #29
Me too! marew Aug 2012 #30
The two appear to be very similiar. ieoeja Aug 2012 #36
"Mormonism creeps me out more than Scientology" Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #38
Ed Abbey on Mormonism: alterfurz Aug 2012 #42
Lying Mormons Stainless Aug 2012 #44
This article kinda validates what I see with Mittens. He seems not really to take womens issues southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #4
Some seem to think all things Mitt should be off limits. His high ranking in a secretive religious Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #5
That probably should say, "You people leave Mitt alone!" Just sayin'. eom Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #8
Support for Mitt is moderately broad but very thin. KurtNYC Aug 2012 #9
If he's going to base policy on religious beliefs, then his religion is important nichomachus Aug 2012 #6
Your post is spot on. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2012 #16
And it's important to remember nichomachus Aug 2012 #22
So true! WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2012 #37
JFK did not seek the Pope's permission to run, Bishop Mitt, Stake President Mitt, braddy Aug 2012 #45
But no one has really attempted to address this head on with him KaryninMiami Aug 2012 #48
Poor Mittens was born in the wrong century and on the wrong continent. qb Aug 2012 #7
Actually monarchy is close or a near goal of the 1%/oligarchy! hue Aug 2012 #32
I've been saying this for awhile and been called a religious bigot. arbusto_baboso Aug 2012 #12
+1000 oxymoron Aug 2012 #46
Not true about what about challenging leaders being a very bad thing to do BSUbluNorange Aug 2012 #13
"a challenge to a priesthood leader can be taken care of a number of different ways." arbusto_baboso Aug 2012 #14
What is a "court of love"? Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #15
What they call excommunication proceedings. arbusto_baboso Aug 2012 #17
And you're background/experience/source for knowing this is a rarity is....? BSUbluNorange Aug 2012 #19
Uh, DUH, did you read my post? arbusto_baboso Aug 2012 #21
Sorry, I didn't BSUbluNorange Aug 2012 #24
Okay, so let me ask you this... arbusto_baboso Aug 2012 #28
Never seen that happen BSUbluNorange Aug 2012 #35
It's also in the article linked above Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #23
Welcome to DU, BSU B&O Patiod Aug 2012 #50
Thanks Patiod! That was one awesome post BSUbluNorange Aug 2012 #51
Oh one more thing BSUbluNorange Aug 2012 #52
OMG - xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #18
That's why Utah is the MLM capital of the the United States. arbusto_baboso Aug 2012 #26
I happen to think that this sort of thing (entitlement, expecting blind obedience, etc) kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #25
yeah? heaven05 Aug 2012 #27
Fascinating woman--looks a bit like her crazy GG gramps. MADem Aug 2012 #31
This isn't about Romney's relationship to god, it's about his relationship with people.... Moonwalk Aug 2012 #33
What's scary is ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #34
WHAT'S REALLLLLLYYYY SCARY Betty Jo Aug 2012 #40
Okay ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2012 #43
When you're running for President, NOTHING is off limits. Thanks for the great post and responses. Scuba Aug 2012 #41
Bingo - Lying For The Lord otohara Aug 2012 #49
I, too, was inclined to say that religion doesn't matter. mrs_p Aug 2012 #53
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