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louis c

(8,652 posts)
Fri Oct 12, 2012, 06:17 AM Oct 2012

Does Mitt Romney Ever Give Charity to Non-Mormons or Entities without a Political Agenda? [View all]

I have noticed, from his tax returns and anecdotes, that Mitt Romney's charitable contributions or humanitarian outreach always centers around his church. Mormons take care of each other, and that's laudable. However, over 99% of us are not Mormons (I know, another 1% line, but it's unintentional).

Last night in the VP debate, Paul Ryan described another heart warming story of Mitt's help, but once again, the people were "members of his Church". Does he reach out to the inner-city? Does he help neighbors of other faiths, or God forbid, no faith at all? Where does my family fit into this?

He gives to charities with a political agenda, like right to life groups, and, as I said, he gives a portion of his incredible wealth to his Mormon Church, but not much outside it, or at least I have never heard an anecdote that didn't center around his church.

Maybe that's why he doesn't bring it up himself, because it would eventually become obvious the Mitt only has charity in his heart for Mormons, and the rest of us can fend for ourselves, unless we convert.

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Has he ever given to non-church entities, period? aquart Oct 2012 #1
I would so, so like an answer to this jsmirman Oct 2012 #2
Several non LDS charities have received donations. See post 6 and 7 for links. nt kelly1mm Oct 2012 #14
No Mormon does, generally speaking. Drahthaardogs Oct 2012 #3
You may be right but AnnaLee Oct 2012 #9
You may not want religion mixed in it, but Willard does. closeupready Oct 2012 #12
And if you are gay, you are double dead to them. closeupready Oct 2012 #11
Yup. Mormons are about Mormons. aletier_v Oct 2012 #15
remember he doesn't care about the 47% MrYikes Oct 2012 #4
I'm glad you brought this up. PearliePoo2 Oct 2012 #5
Posst 6 and 7 have links to the charitable, non LDS contributions he made. His donations kelly1mm Oct 2012 #13
It's mostly the Church, to be sure. dems_rightnow Oct 2012 #6
Yes, he has given to non-Mormon non-political causes. Not that much (compared) kelly1mm Oct 2012 #7
IF HE GIVES 80% TO MORMON CHARITIES, HE GIVES 6% OF HIS INCOME TO REAL CHARITIES jsmirman Oct 2012 #16
Why are you yelling at me? Did you even read the question asked by the OP? Here is it again: kelly1mm Oct 2012 #18
I'm not yelling at *you* - I am broadcasting this to all - 30% claim is a shitty deception (it's 6%) jsmirman Oct 2012 #19
OK. Sorry I thought it was directed at me. I do agree with your math in that only 6% kelly1mm Oct 2012 #20
Yep. I had every reason to think you would appreciate the simple math jsmirman Oct 2012 #21
There are good reasons he does not talk about his charities. gordianot Oct 2012 #8
Mormon charity: They wait till you croak and they baptize you. jsr Oct 2012 #10
What's the problem with that? Just convert for TheBluestEye Oct 2012 #17
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