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Mitt Romney’s Mormon advantage
Mormon Life says: "Because Mormons vote in unison and because they turn out in large numbers, a state like Nevada is virtually impossible for any of Romney’s opponents to win."
Mitt Romney’s opponents really never had much of a chance in Nevada. And it’s largely because of Romney’s Mormon religion. While Romney’s faith has rightly been described as a liability in...
Readers' forum: Politics and religion
I was very heartened by the Christlike attitude shown by Pasor Joel Osteen of the Lake Wood Church, Houston, Texas. During an interview on CBS he stated that Mitt Romney in his view, is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and although there exists differences between The Church of Jesus Christ of...
The Mormon moment
Mormon Life says: 10 different Mormons from the D.C. area give their take on the "Mormon Moment."
As Mitt Romney solidifies his frontrunner status with a double-digit win this week in the Florida Republican primary, Mormons are embracing a unique moment in their political history that has been...
One of the best articles I have ever read debunking the supposed Mormon conspiracy
Take a gander at this great, concise article by Nate Oman.
Here are the key graphs:
"In 1902, Utah elected Reed Smoot to be its U.S. senator...."
The Mormon plot that wasn’t
Mormon Life says: This article explains that fears that a Romney presidency might empower the LDS are baseless.
Mitt Romney’s Mormonism will be an issue in the general election, if he gets there as widely expected. The media have focused on skepticism among conservative evangelicals, who regard Mormonism as a...
Ron Paul courts Mormon voters in Nevada
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is courting Mormon voters in the heavily Mormon populated state of Nevada, as the candidates prepare to shift their focus from Florida to Nevada, which holds its caucus voting on Saturday. Mr. Paul’s ability to win over Mormon voters will be essential...
On call with conservatives, Romney speaks to Mormon beliefs
In a recent conference call with conservatives across the country, Mitt Romney expounded upon subjects he usually doesn’t talk much about: Jesus and eternity. Asked on the call how his faith had shaped his success as a businessman and his political career, the presidential candidate spoke about...
'Anti-Mormon slime machine' kicks into gear
Mormon Life says: Another look at the LDS Church in the media spotlight.
"Brace yourself for the anti-Mormon slime machine!" That's the warning from Kyle-Anne Shiver, a frequent contributor to the American Thinker blog, who speculates that "Mitt Romney's religious...
LDS Republicans and Democrats meet at BYU
While the valley of dissent between Republicans and Democrats seems to be getting deeper nationally, there was an interesting gathering in a mid-sized room at the Wilkinson Student Center on Tuesday. The BYU Political Science Department hosted a panel, “Is Partisanship a Problem: Perspectives for...
Why Mitt Romney can't be the Mormon JFK
Mormon Life says: I'm not sure if I agree with the author on this one.
Mitt Romney's sudden downgrade from Republican frontrunner to potential also-ran coincided with a massive shift of conservative Christians voters in South Carolina to Newt Gingrich's camp. Why?...
Washington Post: Romney paid 42 percent of 2011 income in taxes and charity
Mormon Life says: Yes, Romney is much wealthier than most people, but he also pays his fair share and more.
Mitt Romney gave a lot of money away to charity. Phil Klein explains Typically, liberal rhetoric on taxes makes it seem as if the wealthy are getting a free ride on the backs of middle and...
Can Mormons cheer for Mitt Romney without voting for him?
This year has brought some lively discussions around the dinner table. A lot of them revolve around, “Hey, Mom, is that Mormon guy still winning?” Of course, they’re talking about Mitt Romney, and our answer is usually, "Well, sort of.” Which always leads to a discussion about politics in...
USA Today: Many Americans uninformed but still wary of Mormon beliefs
Mormon Life says: There are a few technical details they got wrong, but in all, it's a pretty fair, well-balanced article.
When Mormons proudly call themselves "a peculiar people," they mean it in the biblical sense — set aside by God, chosen.But many Americans call them peculiar in Webster's way — strange, odd. Now...
Mitt Romney hopes millions he tithes to LDS Church isn't politicized
Mormon Life says: The public has clearly misunderstood tithing payment, turning his faith-based donations into a political problem. It's too bad.
With the release of Mitt Romney's tax records on Tuesday, the world now knows what was previously known only by a select few: Mitt and Ann Romney pay 10 percent of their income in tithing to their...
Rick Santorum-backing pastor plays the 'Mormon cult' card
Mormon Life says: Again, seriously?
An evangelical pastor supporting a rival Republican presidential candidate is attacking Mitt Romney by calling The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a "cult." And this time neither...
