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... living next next door to the Millers in La Jolla, practically in sight of a huge Temple, and back on the board of Marriott Inc... Not too surprising, I guess, that after all the trauma and stress, he'd seek comfort within the known and familiar arms of his tightly knit clan. But maybe it's time to ask...
We know Romney's candidacy was a catastrophe for the GOP. But what about for the LDS Church? I mean, this was going to be the "Mormon Moment", remember? A sort of national "coming out party"?
... living next next door to the Millers in La Jolla, practically in sight of a huge Temple, and back on the board of Marriott Inc... Not too surprising, I guess, that after all the trauma and stress, he'd seek comfort within the known and familiar arms of his tightly knit clan. But maybe it's time to ask...
We know Romney's candidacy was a catastrophe for the GOP. But what about for the LDS Church? I mean, this was going to be the "Mormon Moment", remember? A sort of national "coming out party"?
So what do you think? What was the impact of the Romney campaign on Mormonism in America? Good? Bad? Indifferent?
I think it did the Mormon Church a LOT of good and brought it a bit more into the mainstream in the eyes of most Americans - which is a good thing. Personally I feel there's nothing wrong with the Mormon religion. It's a bit intrusive for me personally, but for those seeking that kind of religion - one where members really do take care of the church and the church in turn really does take care of the members - I say go for it. I have extended family members who are Mormons as well as one of my very best and oldest friends who's one. In my experience Mormons are FINE people - some of the finest I've ever met. I don't tend to agree with them politically very often but so what?
I think it did the Mormon Church a LOT of good and brought it a bit more into the mainstream in the eyes of most Americans - which is a good thing. Personally I feel there's nothing wrong with the Mormon religion. It's a bit intrusive for me personally, but for those seeking that kind of religion - one where members really do take care of the church and the church in turn really does take care of the members - I say go for it. I have extended family members who are Mormons as well as one of my very best and oldest friends who's one. In my experience Mormons are FINE people - some of the finest I've ever met. I don't tend to agree with them politically very often but so what?
Ken
Very good mature attitude to have, i respect that. Infact i have many friends, who feel that all religions out there, are intrusive, maybe some more then others, but none the less intrusive.
People ought not talk about people in certain religions, without being 100% commited to theirs, and without having first hand knowledge and experience with said religion. People can imagine all they want, without first hand knowledge, that is merely what it is.
I too know some very find outstanding citizens who are Mormons, some of the finest nicest caring people i have met, and not phoney in the least? Nor are they hypocrites.
Very good mature attitude to have, i respect that. Infact i have many friends, who feel that all religions out there, are intrusive, maybe some more then others, but none the less intrusive.
People ought not talk about people in certain religions, without being 100% commited to theirs, and without having first hand knowledge and experience with said religion. People can imagine all they want, without first hand knowledge, that is merely what it is.
I too know some very find outstanding citizens who are Mormons, some of the finest nicest caring people i have met, and not phoney in the least? Nor are they hypocrites.
Thanks.
I have to admit I'm not a fan of religion (at least for me personally) but folks have a right to follow the religion of their choice. Maybe that attitude comes from the fact that I come from a family that has a little bit of everything in it - with extended family members who are Christians, Muslims, Jews and Brahmans and comprising pretty much every race on the planet. We are a family of "mutts" and damn proud of it.
The fact that Mitt behaves more like a rich episcopailian or presbyterian than anything probably helps the LDS with mainstream protestants.
The fact that he didn't have horns and a tail might have helped with fundies and pentecostals.
All in all I think it probably helped but as long as they keep sending the kids on bicycles to your house I think Americans will always kind of associate them with the JWs and other semicultish sects of christendom.
... living next next door to the Millers in La Jolla, practically in sight of a huge Temple, and back on the board of Marriott Inc... Not too surprising, I guess, that after all the trauma and stress, he'd seek comfort within the known and familiar arms of his tightly knit clan. But maybe it's time to ask...
We know Romney's candidacy was a catastrophe for the GOP. But what about for the LDS Church? I mean, this was going to be the "Mormon Moment", remember? A sort of national "coming out party"?
So what do you think? What was the impact of the Romney campaign on Mormonism in America? Good? Bad? Indifferent?
what is your problem and why wouldn't he live where he wants,and near who he wants? Now, isn't it time you strat telling us just how great the Pres is and what he is going to accomplish instead of beating a dead horse? The election is over, we have another year before the primaries for mid terms even kick off so why are you continueing blasting Romney??
... living next next door to the Millers in La Jolla, practically in sight of a huge Temple, and back on the board of Marriott Inc... Not too surprising, I guess, that after all the trauma and stress, he'd seek comfort within the known and familiar arms of his tightly knit clan. But maybe it's time to ask...
We know Romney's candidacy was a catastrophe for the GOP. But what about for the LDS Church? I mean, this was going to be the "Mormon Moment", remember? A sort of national "coming out party"?
Maybe they'll build Willard a little Oval Office in that Temple to cheer him up a bit...
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