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http://www.mormonwiki.org/Lying_for_the_LordShould American's seriously consider electing a Mormon Bishop who espouses and embraces lying? Voters can easily see how a twisted mind could rationalize lying in virtually any situation that might be embarrassing to the candidate and/or the Mormon church. (Tax returns?)
http://blogs.southcoasttoday.com/new-bedford-politics/2012/03/18/the-bishop-romney-question/
"Lying for the Lord refers to the practice of lying to protect the image of and belief in the Mormon religion, a practice which Mormonism itself fosters in various ways. From Joseph Smith's denial of having more than one wife, to polygamous Mormon missionaries telling European investigators that reports about polygamy in Utah were lies put out by "anti-Mormons" and disgruntled ex-members, to Gordon B. Hinckley's dishonest equivocation on national television over Mormon doctrine, Mormonism's history seems replete with examples of lying. Common members see such examples as situations where lying is justified. For the Mormon, loyalty and the welfare of the church are more important than the principle of honesty, and plausible denials and deception by omission are warranted by an opportunity to have the Mormon organization seen in the best possible light."
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"wraps itself in the cloak of Christianity"? Wrapping themselves in Christianity or religiosity?
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2012
#9
As opposed to the mainstream Christian doctrine that makes so much sense?
Arugula Latte
Aug 2012
#38
There's no proof they disguised themselves as Indians plus scapegoat John D. Lee took the fall
Brother Buzz
Aug 2012
#67
LDS is a cult, worse than Scientology, imo. I lived in rural SW Utah for 2 years and
byeya
Aug 2012
#19
It is permitted to lie in the Mormon faith Romney will not serve American people..
riverbendviewgal
Aug 2012
#25
Well, all religion is based on a giant pack of lies, so it's not just limited to that church.
Arugula Latte
Aug 2012
#35
Well, so are a lot of religions that seem more familiar, such as the Catholic Church.
Arugula Latte
Aug 2012
#60
'Mommy, Pope Ratsy does it too' is not really a defense. This thread is about a specific
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2012
#64
I suggest everyone read Krakauer's "Under the Banner of Heaven". LDS extremists but also history.
nolabear
Aug 2012
#27
It's not just Mormons. For example, David Barton is an adept liar "in the name of the Lord."
SarahM32
Aug 2012
#29
Maybe that's why Mitt gets in such high dudgeon when someone dares question things he's said.
tanyev
Aug 2012
#42
Sooo...Does this mean basically whenever it's convenient? If he's doing it to
silvershadow
Aug 2012
#47
Yes, this is what Citizen's United has wrought, for sure. Unfortunately for our country
silvershadow
Aug 2012
#54
Jehovah's Witnesses have their own term for this very thing in their religion: Theocratic Warfare
Schema Thing
Aug 2012
#63
I'm going to bet there are plenty of right wing Christians who will also lie for the lord.
JoePhilly
Aug 2012
#69
They are no more qualified to be president than Bishop Romney. I was raised
WestSeattle2
Aug 2012
#72