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Tag Archives: Politics
Mormon Politics
The upcoming presidential election seems likely to be a close one. Many have questions about whether or not members of the LDS church are obligated or asked to vote for Governor Mitt Romney. The answer is no. There has been … Continue reading
Defining a Mormon
In SC, Mitt Romney was asked Friday at a rally, “Do you believe in the divine saving grace of Jesus Christ?” Romney replied, “Yes I do.” Mitt Romney’s campaign has been one of the driving forces behind the Mormon Moment. … Continue reading
The “Non-Christian” Candidates
Both Mr. Romney and Mr. Huntsman have proclaimed their personal belief in Jesus of Nazareth as the Son of God and as the divine savior of the world. Continue reading
God Bless America – 10th Anniversary of September 11th
Exactly ten years ago today, tragedy struck American soil early on the morning of September 11, 2001. Volumes of information and personal narrative have been written about this day and its effect upon the economic, political, and social landscape of … Continue reading
Mormon Leaders Support Legalizing Undocumented Immigrants
The Church supports an approach where undocumented immigrants are allowed to square themselves with the law and continue to work without this necessarily leading to citizenship. Continue reading
» Continue Reading: Mormon Leaders Support Legalizing Undocumented Immigrants
The Morality and Cost of bin Laden’s Death
My frank opinion is that it was a good thing that the US found and took action against Osama bin Laden. I believe in a country’s right to defend itself. I do not know if it was legal, however—I had … Continue reading
