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In reply to the discussion: I'm not laying off shit! [View all]FreeState
(10,570 posts)81. He is not a Jack Mormon - he's a believer
http://www.sltrib.com/lds/ci_13629152
Washington » Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid keeps a copy of the Book of Mormon in his office just off the chamber floor. There's a second copy handy to give away to someone in need of spiritual guidance.
"I've had more than that," says the Nevada Democrat, pulling the extra edition from his desk drawer. "I have one left."
The Temple-recommend-carrying Reid is very active in his church, say fellow members in the Washington area. But that may come as a shock to some Mormon critics who contend that the Senate leader's political stands put him at odds with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The latest round of religiously charged criticism came after Reid told gay rights groups in a private meeting that the LDS Church's efforts to back the anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 in California was a waste of resources and hurt the faith's missionary efforts.
"I've had more than that," says the Nevada Democrat, pulling the extra edition from his desk drawer. "I have one left."
The Temple-recommend-carrying Reid is very active in his church, say fellow members in the Washington area. But that may come as a shock to some Mormon critics who contend that the Senate leader's political stands put him at odds with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The latest round of religiously charged criticism came after Reid told gay rights groups in a private meeting that the LDS Church's efforts to back the anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 in California was a waste of resources and hurt the faith's missionary efforts.
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K to the effin' R. If Romney doesn't want his Mormonism an issue, then
coalition_unwilling
May 2012
#2
Fucking A, trumad! I've got your six on this one. ANYTHING which lessens the chance ...
11 Bravo
May 2012
#3
Well, at least you're not making up a religion for him to be in to attack him
Bolo Boffin
May 2012
#5
Harry as a Senator is there to represent his State. He has not asked for my vote.
Bluenorthwest
May 2012
#88
WHo the hell is suggesting that anybody lay off Romneyand/or the cult he belongs to?
tularetom
May 2012
#18
K&R so big this should be pinned somewhere prominent all election season.
Waiting For Everyman
May 2012
#22
Four Justices in their seventies is pretty much all that needs to be said...
TrollBuster9090
May 2012
#29
It goes to the heart of his belief system. A complete lack of character, etc.
Major Hogwash
May 2012
#84
LOL. That's probably the only aspect of Mormonism the baggers can relate to.
SunSeeker
May 2012
#113
There is simply more to lose by attacking his faith than to gain. Wise choice is to
harun
May 2012
#131
No, nothing wins votes like giving corruption a pass. Good luck with that. n/t
EFerrari
May 2012
#44
Absolutely we should. Because Jesus talked about the Social Welfare and Moses The Law
cr8tvlde
May 2012
#152
You mean, besides the fact that it is the easiest way to split the Repubican base?
EFerrari
May 2012
#59
Do you honestly believe that a practicing Muslim with the name of Ahmed or even Buddhist
cr8tvlde
May 2012
#150
My point is rather that you (collective you) look stupid complaining when you're doing the same.
HiPointDem
May 2012
#103
i don't object to discussing those issues. i object to mocking discussions of magic underwear.
HiPointDem
May 2012
#144
My criticism is of people who think mocking religious symbols or practices = political commentary.
HiPointDem
May 2012
#161
The Mormon religion has serious "cult" problems, and a closet full of skeletons
bhikkhu
May 2012
#111
Right. I heard Bill Press say the other day he didn't want to be like them, meaning Republicans.
valerief
May 2012
#121
That's just wrong. So I'm a bigot for telling the truth by exposing the lies and insanity
Zorra
May 2012
#138
I agree...we are always too nice, and they kick our teeth right down our throats
adigal
May 2012
#130