The Redhunter

It would have been wrong for him to get into matters of theology or doctrine. The most he got into it was when he said "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of mankind." That was it, and it was enough. Going any farther would have ben to open up a can or worms that was irrelevant to whether he'd be a good president.

While the speech included something for everybody, it was definately a speech meant to reach out to the religious right. This is the group he most needs to win over in order to win the nomination. He (rightly, I think) criticized those who "seek to remove from the public domain any acknowledgment of God." He also spoke about the empty cathedrals of Europe. I noticed the same thing every time I've been there.

But let me cut to the chase: No Mormonism is not a "cult", and it is disgraceful to say that it is. If you want to think that the book of Mormon is wrong or was invented by Joseph Smith, then fine. But the word "cult" is a loaded term, and must be used very sparingly, if at all. One might even say that "cult" is defined as "someone else's religion". I don't want to get into theology here, but I am an independent evangelical Christian. I attend a church that can fairly be described as conservative, but I but don't really consider myself a member of any church. Ask me my denomination and I'll say "Christian". I think that Mormonism is a variant of Christianity, but who really cares? The question here is whether Mitt Romney is fit for public office. And that he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints doesn't matter one whit.

We've all seen the young Mormon men and women as they go through a neighborhood, two by two, knocking on doors. Apparently it's a rite of passage that they go through on their way from adolescence to adulthood. Some people laugh at them, others are
annoyed, and some offended. I admire them. I've done evangelical work, and find it difficult to approach strangers and speak with them about faith. I've had several young Mormons come to my door over the years, and they're always polite and nice when I tell them I've got my faith so no thank you, but "best wishes and God be with you." They like that and are always polite in return. Christians (or people of any faith, for that matter) who proclaim themselves offended by Mormons coming to their door ought to get out and try it themselves.

On another note, did you notice he actually used the word "jihad" during the speech? He said it to describe our enemies in this war. That our president could only do as much.

No matter what Mitt Romney said or didn't say he will not make everyone happy. So let's not quibble over this or that or pick the speech apart. He was ecumenical, mentioning other faiths. No you can't fit them all in, but he did a good job at mentioning enough to get the point across.

I'm not 100% satisfied with any of the Republican candidates. I'd like to do what Glenn Beck suggested today, and that was play Dr Frankenstein and take one part for each and stich them all together. There are definately things I like about Mitt Romney. If he wins the nomination, I'll campaign hard for him.