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In response to a comment above, BJU does allow interracial dating (that policy was dropped several years ago).

Does America really want Mitt Romney for President?

[edit] Mormonism and Christianity
Main article: Mormonism and Christianity
Historically, Mormonism has had an uneasy relationship with traditional Christianity such as the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and most branches of Protestantism. This is primarily due to the fact that adherents to Mormonism claim that the movement is a "restoration" of the earliest Christian and Judaic doctrines. Mormons teach that the "gospel" has existed since the days of Adam and Eve, and that throughout history a series of "apostasies" have occurred always followed by a "restoration". Mormons teach that one such apostasy occurred after the death of Saint Peter and the other original twelve apostles, and that the calling of Joseph Smith, Jr. marked a new restoration continued to this day. The publication of the Book of Mormon in 1830 in Palmyra, New York, aroused great animosity among Protestants. Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon is holy scripture comparable with the Bible. Some of the Mormons' practices and political clout in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois also contributed to early animosity. Mormonism's greatest conflict with other branches of Christianity has been over the issues of traditional views of Christ, additions to the scriptural canon and plural marriage (a form of polygamy where a man can marry multiple wives, that was officially abandoned by the LDS Church in 1890).

Since the early 20th century, Mormonism has engaged in a long-term campaign to counter perceptions that it is not a Christian faith. It has also joined with many other Christian denominations in political operations such as opposing same-sex marriages and conducting service and humanitarian operations worldwide. Many conflicts between Mormonism and other Christian denominations have remained and several Protestant and Catholic denominations have declared Mormonism not to share their apostolic Christian tradition, and have declared Mormon baptisms to be invalid. Today, the major differences between Mormonism and other Christian churches include the church's unique beliefs on the Trinity, temple worship, and its expanded canon. One recent AP poll shows a majority of Americans view Mormonism as a Christian religion.[1]

After seeing Gov. Romney analyzing the market on Neil Cavuto (sp.?), I have to say Im blown away by how financially astute he is. He would wipe the floor with Hillary or anyone for that matter if they get into numbers.

Ken from Yosemite,

Are you really that naive to think that Mormonism is a cult?

Romney is the one! End to end, he's the one that can get the job done, unite both sides of the isle, and get our country going. He understands business, the economy, and is well-liked enough to get the best and brightest minds on his side to help make this country be all that it can be. Go ROMNEY!!!!

Are you sure Romney is not a Democrat?

CNN really needs to do another very important story about Obama and Cheney, it seems so important for us Americans to know, whether they are related or not.

What we really need to know is, does NIKE endorse Mr. Giuliani ??

The most important thing for the American Public to know, that will greatly affect the 2008 election, is whether or not Romney is related to Dick Cheney. Can you clarify this please ?

Oh, and Ken, Universities are (thankfully) not accredited based on their acceptance or rejection of the pope. Do you believe that they should be? Hope not. Many folks believe the pope is nothing more than a figurehead. Surprise! BJU reasons for not being accredited could be many (you would need to check with the regional accrediting body) but it certainly has nothing to do with the pope. Sorry to let the facts get in the way of your opinion. You really should come down out of the mountians to civilization some time.

If mormons are a cult then so is all of christianity and religions in general. Besides, we're not voting for a religious leader. Only a fool would judge a candidate by their religious beliefs. Endorsements simply suggest a coalescing around certain candidates by particualr interest groups, but are effectively meaningless in the long run.

Bob Jones says the Pope is the devil himself.....that is one reason why Bob Jones University is not an acreditted one.
So we have a Catholic hater supporting the Mormon cultist.
way to go republican clowns !

Oh, I almost forgot: Someone tell Mitt Romney that Reagan wants his hair back.

I believe the average american is sick of hearing candidates run on 9/11. Giuliani invokes it every third word. We don't need a president of 9/11 nor of the "United States of Fighting terrorism"
We need someone who will unite us around common goals not a common enemy, and return us to being the "United States of America" We need a president for 9/12 and beyond, the Fourth of July and all things normal. Sounds like Rudy is banking on terrorizing the same, easily duped, undereducated masses that Bush so succesfully exploited.

I'm rooting for Romney, because although he's a poll-driven, soulless Machiavellian, at least he's not an insane egomaniac like Giuliani. His calculating style makes him less likely to screw up in foreign policy or cause any more damage to the nation.

I would NEVER vote for Romney!

The guy's a phony if there ever was one!

for all you ron paul supporters, i agree with you, but we know that the people of this country dont think like him. he preaches self reliance and thats not were this country is headed, unfortunatly. it seems the people at CNN and the libs are looking to increase the nanny state, and some people are buying it hook line and sinker.

It truly makes little difference who the GOP nominee is. Most Americans are disgusted with the state of affairs under a Republican executive branch, that 2008 will not only see a Democrat in the White House, but the GOP is destined to lose even more seats in the House and Senate. Thank you King George.

Mitt has no substance and is an empty suit.
Typical says nothing. The only person that makes sense is Ron Paul.

All this non sense takes away from the true conservative in the field..Ron Paul. Giuliani, Romney, McCain, and Thompson are big government, wasteful spenders. We need a president who gives us back the power that was so clearly stated when this nation was founded 230 years ago.

I understand Governor Romney's desire to be liked by the religious right considering his mixed record. But getting the endorsement of Bob Jones III sends a clear message that his campaign is less interested in solving today's problems and more interested in stirring up the intolerance that existed in the 1950's.

Doesn't that just figure that Floridians would be backing him. Seems like we are going to have to watch Florida real closely during the voting so we won't have more of the same cheating that went on with the Bushies.

In new Iowa poll, Romney leads once again while Giuliani falls to fourth. Dream numbers for the Romney campaign.

Good for you Mitt. People are starting to see the real deal.

Mike, what on earth gives YOU the right to regulate abortion? I agree it is morally wrong, however it is not a decison we get to make for a woman, I am a proud republican and feel that a small and conservative government should not interfere with medical procedures. Maybe the government can tell you when you are allowed to have vasectomy next.

Wow what a suprise: Two "Big Government" hacks endorse a third!
Who would've thought? Here's what these guys should do: Since there is NO difference between Romney, Giuliani, Thompson and McCain, they should simply endorse ALL of them and save time.

Ron Paul IS the only real conervative.

is rommney accepting the bob jones endorsement?isnt bob jones university the one that doesnt allow interracial dating?which way will rommney flop on this one

Again, these are just two people, two votes. Unless the governors put pressure on its citizens to vote like them, this doesn't matter.

I think the governors are coming out lately to show that they only support "the media elite candidates". By NOT supporting Huckabee, Paul, Brownback, they are "attempting" to make people believe they are not worth voting for.

OR, they are leading the candiates pushed on us and have to make a show to try to stop the revolutions that are taking place.

It just proves that Governor Romney has followers in all walks of life and that shouldn't keep anyone from supporting him. This man has the charisma to bring this nation together under a common banner of optimism.

Dear Republicans

please choose Romney

Romney is a total flip flopper – look at footage from 94 and his governor campaign, he is no coservative, as much as I dislike conservatives, at least I know one when I see one.

And by the way, Guiliani does NOT support gay marriage, where do people in midland Texas get thier education from? Same place the president did obviousley...

Bob Jones III is not the President of Bob Jones University. His son, Stephen Jones, is the President, and has been for a few years now. Just thought you might want to know that.

YEE HAW...Way to go Guili! (Julie??) An endorsement from one jerk to another....aka Rick Perry. You should be proud.

AWESOME NEWS!

YOU GO GOVERNOR ROMNEY!

ROMNEY 08!

Mitt Romney. A loser. He couldn't even answer a man that had asked him a question about the use of medical marijuana. The man that asked him a question had muscular distrophy and was in a wheel chair. Romney couldn't even look at him. Piss on Romney.

I am a very supporter of Dick Cheney. I also loved the way Cheney looked at Wolf Blitzer when Cheney asked Blitzer numerous times about his daughter no to go there. Blitzer was really just a plain dumb ass in that interview.

The fact that Bob Jones III is one of his endorsers...frightens me. If it had ever been likely for me to give Romney a shot...it's gone now.

Go Mitt 2008!!!

Why would my governor Rick Perry, who is supposed to be an avid conservative, support Rudy Guilliani, who supports Roe and is in favor of gay marriage?

Oh Awesome! Romney is the winner.

Bob Jones? Wow, this should really help!

This proves further that the REligious Right is coalescing around Romney in an attempt to block Giuliani!

Bush addressed the Armenian Genocide resolution. Check here for analysis of how that is playing out in the presidential race and where candidates stand!

Maybe Romney will beat the problem that some conservatives see - he isn't conservative enough. Rudy has the "I am manly since I was mayor during 9/11" thing going for him despite it meaning very little.