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The Truth About Mormonism

Larry1764 Wrote: Apr 16, 2012 11:11 PM

In a "freedom of religion" America, the only reason to examine Romney's religion is to ask ¿what will be the effect on ALL Americans of Romney's faith? It seems to me that the answer is "none." But, the result for the Mormon religion will be "legitimization" at least in the minds of many, and that is why most Mormons will vote for him and contribute to his campaign: they want their religion to be seen in a good light by the rest of the country. ¿Is that so wrong? But, it might just backfire for the Mormon Church (while his presidency will be good for the country as a whole), because so many intolerant fundamentalist Christians will zero in on (that is, criticize) the Mormon religion - as they have done in this string of comments. So..

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The Truth About Mormonism

“Being a Mormon isn't an easy path.”

Heather Beeseck, a sophomore secondary education major at Potomac State College, would know. She has been involved with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for two years and was baptized into the faith on August 6, 2011.

The Church, according to the National Review, is the fourth largest religious organization in the United States. Its numbers expand at 2.5 percent higher rates than the Roman Catholic Church and may soon pass the United Methodist Church in size.

Matt Slick of the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry published estimates that 800 people...

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