Comments on: Romney to run more ads in South Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ken Howell Chapel Hill NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-71595 Ken Howell Chapel Hill NC Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:57:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-71595 Okay, what’s the fuss over Romney and the Mormons? After a little research, this is what I found of their beliefs. Lions and tigers and Mormons - oh my! Oh come on people. Heck, I would love to have neighbors like these. The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. Okay, what’s the fuss over Romney and the Mormons? After a little research, this is what I found of their beliefs. Lions and tigers and Mormons – oh my! Oh come on people. Heck, I would love to have neighbors like these.

The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69754 Chris, Middletown, CT Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:44:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69754 Robin - You are way off - they are called magic underwear....now who doesn't love Howard Stern?? (Go Rudy) Robin –
You are way off – they are called magic underwear....now who doesn't love Howard Stern?? (Go Rudy)

]]> By: Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69339 Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:48:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69339 Robin from Boston, You are truly not in reality zone. Romney is the only major Republican candidate with just ONE wife. Robin from Boston,

You are truly not in reality zone. Romney is the only major Republican candidate with just ONE wife.

]]> By: Robin C, Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69125 Robin C, Boston, MA Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:23:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69125 Is he wearing his special magic pajamas in the ads? Are his wives wearing theirs? Is he wearing his special magic pajamas in the ads? Are his wives wearing theirs?

]]> By: Montorey New Bern, North Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69105 Montorey New Bern, North Carolina Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:12:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69105 I'M African american and I'm Mormon and no the church does not belive that i or blacks work for the devil buddy - i almost laughed at your ignorance...and no im not the only black person apart of the church and let me tell you i have been treated better in this church than the black churches i once went too - and yea i went to some white churches to and still hands down mormons are the best - they practice what the preach...take care. I'M African american and I'm Mormon and no the church does not belive that i or blacks work for the devil buddy – i almost laughed at your ignorance...and no im not the only black person apart of the church and let me tell you i have been treated better in this church than the black churches i once went too – and yea i went to some white churches to and still hands down mormons are the best – they practice what the preach...take care.

]]> By: Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69007 Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:34:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-69007 Robin from Boston: That is an urban legend and you need to get your info about Mormonism from a more reliable source. Jeannie from Sacramento: You're WAY off. The state voted NO on gay marriage and the legislature unilaterally overturned the vote to both his and the voters protests. And you're right. Massachusetts is the most liberal state in the union. Romney is not. Furthermore, Romney gave the facts about his hunting experience the first time around, and the press took it out of context. If you read the whole speech, he shared the extent of his hunting experience right off the bat. And no one disputes that he hunted as a child. That is actually the part that is true. Jeannie, give him a break. You may not like his political platform, but don't pass on lies. Robin from Boston:

That is an urban legend and you need to get your info about Mormonism from a more reliable source.

Jeannie from Sacramento:
You're WAY off. The state voted NO on gay marriage and the legislature unilaterally overturned the vote to both his and the voters protests. And you're right. Massachusetts is the most liberal state in the union. Romney is not.

Furthermore, Romney gave the facts about his hunting experience the first time around, and the press took it out of context. If you read the whole speech, he shared the extent of his hunting experience right off the bat. And no one disputes that he hunted as a child. That is actually the part that is true.

Jeannie, give him a break. You may not like his political platform, but don't pass on lies.

]]> By: Robin C, Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68912 Robin C, Boston, MA Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:59:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68912 I wonder if plans to include in his ads that people of his faith believe that African Americans work for the Devil. That should go over well in SC. I wonder if plans to include in his ads that people of his faith believe that African Americans work for the Devil. That should go over well in SC.

]]> By: Jeannie, Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68871 Jeannie, Sacramento, CA Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:48:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68871 Gimme a break.... a tested and proven conservative? He was for abortion, then against it. He presided over the only state in the union that voted yes on gay marriage and now he's against it? He said he was an NRA supporter because he hunted as a child then later was proven to have lied. Like I said, gimme a break... Gimme a break.... a tested and proven conservative? He was for abortion, then against it. He presided over the only state in the union that voted yes on gay marriage and now he's against it? He said he was an NRA supporter because he hunted as a child then later was proven to have lied. Like I said, gimme a break...

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68739 Chris, Middletown, CT Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:06:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68739 Romney (and the rest of the field of Republicans...and Democrats) exemplify what is wrong with the field of candidates - they are either right or left wing - ask yourself (and forget about your party affiliation) - are you socially liberal? and are you fiscally conservative? then you are a moderate Democrat...guess what...you are also a moderate Republican....and you are also an independent - we are the majority!! we need moderates - theres only one....not the best choice...but he is "us" - Rudy Giuliani Romney (and the rest of the field of Republicans...and Democrats) exemplify what is wrong with the field of candidates – they are either right or left wing – ask yourself (and forget about your party affiliation) – are you socially liberal? and are you fiscally conservative? then you are a moderate Democrat...guess what...you are also a moderate Republican....and you are also an independent – we are the majority!! we need moderates – theres only one....not the best choice...but he is "us" – Rudy Giuliani

]]> By: Pat, huntington, ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68711 Pat, huntington, ny Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:58:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68711 And he does with Mormon Church money. The LTD agenda must be stopped! And he does with Mormon Church money. The LTD agenda must be stopped!

]]> By: Bill Kaluza, Denver, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68617 Bill Kaluza, Denver, Colorado Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:31:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68617 Romney's likely a decent guy, but I take to heart W.C. Fields' famous quotation: "Never trust a man who doesn't drink." Romney's likely a decent guy, but I take to heart W.C. Fields' famous quotation: "Never trust a man who doesn't drink."

]]> By: gale lake charles, La http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68566 gale lake charles, La Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:16:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68566 what a 'racial' thing to say- can you imagine another politician saying 'He's acting black'? i can't, everyone would be all over that in a heartbeat..I find that alot of racial comments come from blacks and it is allowed with no repercussions. Frankly, I'm tired of it. Why make it a race issue anyway? in reference to Jena, can you imagine if the ones doing the beating where 'white'? How can Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton say that those boys need to be in school and not jail?!! I find it all ridiculous how these situations are tolerated. what a 'racial' thing to say- can you imagine another politician saying 'He's acting black'? i can't, everyone would be all over that in a heartbeat..I find that alot of racial comments come from blacks and it is allowed with no repercussions. Frankly, I'm tired of it. Why make it a race issue anyway? in reference to Jena, can you imagine if the ones doing the beating where 'white'? How can Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton say that those boys need to be in school and not jail?!! I find it all ridiculous how these situations are tolerated.

]]> By: Rodney Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68477 Rodney Dallas TX Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:55:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/09/19/romney-to-run-more-ads-in-south-carolina/#comment-68477 Romney is a moron and has no chance in hell of winning the election. Might as well drop out now pretty boy. Gay Marriage should be legal by the way. Romney is a moron and has no chance in hell of winning the election. Might as well drop out now pretty boy. Gay Marriage should be legal by the way.

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