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After what she described as a lovely interview with her bishop and after speaking with one of Romneys counselors, she went to see Romney. She wasnt sure what to expect. Despite Romneys willingness to allow some changes in 1993, he and Dushku had clashed over the churchs treatment of women. He says something like I suspect, if youve gotten through both of the interviews, theres nothing I can do to keep you from going to the temple,? Dushku recalled. I said, Well, why would you want to keep me from going to the temple?? Romneys answer, Dushku said, was biting. He said, Well, Judy, I just dont understand why you stay in the church.? She asked him whether he wanted her to really answer that question. And he said, No, actually. I dont understand it, but I also dont care. I dont care why you do. But I can tell you one thing: youre not my kind of Mormon.? With that, Dushku said, he dismissively signed her recommendation to visit the temple and let her go. Dushku was deeply hurt. Though she and Romney had had their differences, he was still her spiritual leader. She had hoped he would be excited at her yearning to visit the temple. Im coming to you as a member of the church, essentially expecting you to say, Im happy for you,? Dushku said. Instead, I just felt kicked in the stomach.
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2012/02/mitt-romney-201202.print
morningfog
(18,115 posts)it seems to be as much the dark side of Mormonism. Mitt and Mormons may not enjoy the scrutiny heading their way should be be the gop nominee.
MedicalAdmin
(4,143 posts)Shine a light on them. That way things that they are ashamed about or should be will get a good airing out and those that they can feel pride in rightfully will be highlighted.
I welcome scrutiny in my life. Those that don't probably have something to hide. (I would like to add that I am not talking about those who have to hide truly innocuous and non injurious activities like a little pot because the LEO's are freaky weird about that shit).
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)Especially if you're one with a brain.