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When Mansoor Ijaz, a New York financier and commentator of Pakistani ancestry, asked former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney about putting a Muslim in his presidential Cabinet, Romney responded by saying he "cannot see that a Cabinet position would be justified"

And now he preaches equality.
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That is not what Romney said. Jeez, where do you get this crap from? He said that he would not chose members of his cabinet based on their relegion rather on their qualifications.

Get your facts straight!

And you expect me to beleive you? Sorry buddy. History has shown me not to surrender my mind at the door of any house of worship. My intellect is free this hype which is only meant to control the masses and keep a select few in power. Go find some group of mentally infirm folks to pander to...oh...that was what you were doing. Sorry.

Anyone care to describe the differences between Mormonism and Scientology? The way I see it, both are just cults masquerading as churches to make lots and lots of money.

proud2bliberal, Our laws were derived from biblical principles. Liberals have worked hard to change those laws and now we are paying the consequences. Our only hope is getting back to those principles the country was built on. I've noticed when true Christians adhere to the Ten Commandments they are generally very happy and healthy people, as this nation once was. You ought to try the real thing.

Aaron, Sounds like you based your view of Christianity on what you've seen in people? I challege you to live your life in a better way.

Stein E.B. NJ:

"...conspiracy theorists thinking that this person would have Israel's interests first..."

It's not a conspiracy theory when voting history, legistlation brought forward, money trails to AIPAC, and public comments all prove you wrong. You can call people names all you want, but facts are something that you can't get away from.

Keep in mind Romney is a top tier candidate even with hundreds of people posting aganist his religon every day. If a Jewish person did not put Israel first and was not willing to have Americans killed for a welfare country then they would be a viable candidate depending on their other positions.

Sorry, I don't think that you are a conspiracy theorist, but I do think that you are quite naive in that comment.

Jon Stewarts is a Jew and i'll vote for him any day of the week, but thats because I know he'll put America and Americans first.

Posted By Greg, NY, NY -

HAHAHA its been a long time since a comment on here has made me laugh.

religion is not a problem for me as long as that religion does not support peoples as Osama Bin Laden, Ted Kennedy and Jimmy Carter.

How will he treat those who have no religion, the atheists and agnostics among us?

Response to Post Cissy Baker,

I'm glad CNN posted the info in the split screen. I know the truth now. It helped put Mitt's speech in context. If Huckabee or any other decides to give a speech about faith, then I'm sure CNN would do the same.

CNN i cannot believe you deleted my comment it was completely relevant to the conversation and was responded to the 5th grader post done by John, Anaheim, CA. i mean how can you allow THAT to be posted spewing ignorance about gays and non-christians, and written by someone that obvioulsy doesnt know how to read and write very well. and i come in with a well written response against that hateful religious hypocritical post that guy posted and you delete it??!?!?!?!?!!?

Letting religion into politics could result in Talibanization, or another Inquisition, or theocracy. Do we want that in the US? Plus, there is NOT only one religion in the US. Anyone who believes that only one religion counts has their head buried in the sand and their heart is devoid of tolerant compassion and love.

freedom of religion
should also be
freedom from religion.
beliefs imposed are not beliefs
they are doctrine.
a person who professes primary faith to a religion might not be able to
put the country and ALL its people
above their beliefs.
those that say they can probably will
be kicked out for respecting other's
thinking.
i wouldn't vote republican anyway
their level of corruption and self-importance
defies belief.

As a non-organized religion follower, I have this theory that non-Mormon Christians have such a problem with Mormon Christians (yes, JESUS CHRIST Christians) because it makes them the new Jews.

The George Bush library is the first George Bush, not the current president.

Honestly, who cares if he is a Mormon, Baptist, or Muslim?Anyone who uses their religious beliefs to influence politics should never be a politician. Church is where you talk about faith. A government office is where you talk about law and public policy. I'm so sick of these flag-waving, Bible-thumping hypocrites who don't even realize that being a Christian is to be Christ-like.I don't care how many Bibles you own or how many times you go to church and neither does God. Anybody who has to sell their faith to a bunch of strangers is a fake. Romney, you are a phony who will say anything to get elected.

"and in return they fill your heads with crap. The earth is only ten thousand years old? God made women from Adam's rib? Gays are agents of the devil?"

Posted By Aaron Smithsburg, Maryland

Not they that have filled Christians heads with crap, but you Aaron (didn't you realize that you are a hypocrite because you use a name from the Bible, thing that you don't believe in?)

It's not easy to live holy, sometimes people will fall down, but doesn't mean that we should judge them as a bad man as long as they want to repent from their mistakes.

It's your right to never trust Bible and it's your right to live as a bad man. We the Christians will never judge you for whatever you are doing with your own self. If we matter with gay and abortion that's because we don't want our kids to kill the innocent would be babies just like you that never want to get killed, right?

While with gays, again it's your right to live as a gay, but we don't want the government (the one that will be responsible in front of God if they legalize gay marriages) to legalize the gay marriage as this will confront God.

So, everybody can see who is doing the brainwash and filling heads with crap? the Bible or you, the hypocrite?

Mr. Romney, in this case you right. May God pure your deep heart and become our President.

God bless America.

george bush has a library?

Posted By HISTORY REPEATS, NY : December 6, 2007 10:27 am

Yes he does, reportedly 2 years ago it burned down. Spokesman Tony Snow said that both of the President's books had been burned. He also stated that the President was very upset because he hadn't yet finished coloring in the second one.

When Mansoor Ijaz, a New York financier and commentator of Pakistani ancestry, asked former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney about putting a Muslim in his presidential Cabinet, Romney responded by saying he "cannot see that a Cabinet position would be justified"

And now he preaches equality.

Posted By Joe, Philadelphia, PA : December 6, 2007 12:09 pm

The entire question was would Romney put a muslim in his cabinet just to help deal with the middle east situation.

His response was that having someone just because someone is muslim does not warrant putting them in a position like that.

He said he will appoint who the most qualified person is, NO MATTER what they "are".

Funny that this guy said this in a FORUM, BUT NOBODY has EVER SECONDED WHAT HE SAID, NOBODY.

Totally out of context, Joe,

That would be like me calling you a genius and leaving it at that, but the WHOLE thought is "You are a genius, compared to a nitwit".

I just hope a president doesn't serve only one party but does serve the Constitution and our Republic.

Justin from New York, you need to study our own doctrine a little more. Whatever you just said about our comittment is also misunderstood. Remember, it's a part of our doctrine to uphold and sustain the law. Romney doesn't represent us as mormons, he might represent the nation. Remember that, and get over your over-zealous pride. Also someone asked if the bible was a king james version or the mormon version. Go online http://www.lds.org and you'll notice our official book is the king james version.

The speech was inspiring. I'm glad he gave it. I was undecided before today and now I am not. I am voting for Mitt Romney.

Mike Huckabee is too soft on issues of immigration and he raises taxes. McCain, who I love, is an angry old codger. Guiliani appears to be a crook. Thompson is boring and too much of gun lover.

Mitt is a man of faith, a financial genius, and is experienced working with both politically parties to actually accomplish things. His personal life is not a mess which I think DOES matter. And in his speech he quoted several John Adams who happens to be one of my American heroes!! So, it goes without saying that he has good taste.

Mitt is from Michigan. Michigan needs help and I believe him to be truly committed to getting Michigan back on it's feet. We need someone who actually cares about us and has the economic smarts to turn things around.

Go, Mitt! I hope this speech gives you the momentum you need to make it to the White House.

20 years ago being gay was a sin. And it says in the Bible it says it Still is a sin. Hilary Clinton Can not control her husbands relationships with other women(s). Our country has turned from doing the right thing to being politcal corect. If Romney is a acting Christian person and not being "just polical Correct". What is the Problem?

Posted By Mark ,,Alabama : December 6, 2007 10:39 am

Mark,
I'm not sure I see the connection between what the bible says about gays and Hillary's problems with her husband being faithful...taht being said the problem is that when it comes to politics- we don't or shouldn't care what the bible says. Now, if you're a Christian then you should care deeply about what the bible says but when it comes to writing our laws, there is no place for it.

The bible also says that working on the Sabbath is a sin..should we outlaw working on Sunday's?

I am not a supporter of Romney and neither am I a religious person.

Why do we discriminate against the Mormons so much in this free country?

"If I am fortunate to become your president, I will serve no one religion, no one group, no one cause, and no one interest."

We need a president who serves the whole nation.

When Mansoor Ijaz, a New York financier and commentator of Pakistani ancestry, asked former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney about putting a Muslim in his presidential Cabinet, Romney responded by saying he "cannot see that a Cabinet position would be justified"

And now he preaches equality.

Mormans use the King James Version

Forgive me if I find humor in, "I will serve no one religion.." "When I place my hand on the Bible"...here's an idea. Since our society now is just a tad different than it was when George Washington was sworn to office, why don't we do away with the archaic bible swearing? We have a country that is so diverse and so (over) populated with different cultures, sets of beliefs, religion vs no religion..etc etc. We are no longer a "Christian based" society. Wake up.

"Freedom requires religion..." bull. I know many atheists who are more moral and committed to individual liberties and tolerance. I would vote for a Mormon, Muslim, Atheist, Buddhist if they had the right character and record. I've also known Mormons who have impeccable manners, but are conniving behind the polite exterior. Unfortunately Romney is too plasticine and slick. I prefer substance rather than a smooth politician shell.

Fix the Dollar, Fix the deficit, that is the only way to restore the economy.

RESTORE THE REPUBLIC, and the economy will follow.

This is just sad. People don't have a problem with this guy because he is a Mormon. They have a problem with him because he is not trustworthy. Although many social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire have apparently bought into this sham, so far, most intelligent Americans see through his recent conversion to pro-life principles, as well as his newfound respect for our immigration laws. If anyone ever bothered to watch this guy in a debate they would see a shameless political opportunist (ala Hillary, John Edwards) who will say whatever he thinks will get him elected. The fact that he is trying to come out today and exploit his Mormon faith for votes is almsot criminal. WAKE UP, PEOPLE.

Mitt Romney talked about all the religion but left out a major one….the Hindus are becoming more and more involved in this area and also in business. It's a shame that the politicians of this country keeps dismissing this major religion but willingly using the very known work describing a Hundu preast..Pundit. If he or any politicians thinks we will support them... think again.

Wonderfully Explained. You have my vote now! Now fix our economy. You are the only one I have faith in fixing the economic mess in America.

It seems any more we're not electing a poltician, we're electing a pope or bishop or some other religious grand poobah. Freedom of religion is one of the aspects that has made our country a great one, but how about freedom "from" religion? Religious conservatives need to remember this is a secular society, not one that must bend to fit their religious doctrines. We're losing our way and falling into a trap of religion as "the" yardstick for measuring elected leaders...not a good thing.

Freedom of Religion:

Do we really have freedom of religion or are we giving a platform to practice freely?

If we have to vote for those that only share our religion does that make us better than those in the Arab countries?

Personal, I believe if you call Jesus lord you are my brother.

To me just don't wear it on your selves. By there fruits you shall know them.

I don't understand why this has been an issue to begin with.

But, nonetheless, he seems to be making more of an issue about this than anyone else. Why is that?

I just finished watching, and Listening to his speech regarding his faith. He sounded to me to be saying 'vote for me because although I am a Mormon, I won't BE a Mormon'. Somehow he protests too much. Like someone with a guilty conscience? I haven't heard Obama saying 'vote for me because although I am of color, I won't be of color'. Oh wait, Hillary did raise this issue, but we all know what Hillary really is, and will be.

To me, Romney just put himself about three notches lower with this move. But I doubt the general public will see the underlying issues here.

20 years ago being gay was a sin. And it says in the Bible it says it Still is a sin. Hilary Clinton Can not control her husbands relationships with other women(s). Our country has turned from doing the right thing to being politcal corect. If Romney is a acting Christian person and not being "just polical Correct". What is the Problem?

george bush has a library?

Yet Romney is an LDS Bishop... that needs more explanation than a quick aside...

"A president must serve only the common cause of the people of the United States."

When Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, he was not serving the common cause of the American people. At most half of the country supported him, but in actuality, it was probably much less than that. He did what he did because it was the just and morally right thing to do.

Similarly, I want a president willing to take a stand against abortion, not because it is the “common cause of the American people” (which it obviously isn’t), but because it is the just and morally right thing to do. Where would we be today if all presidents had pandered toward the majority or “moderation” on every issue?

I think some of you need to watch that movie Jesus Camp, or least open a history book. The Evangelical church has been brainwashing people for years. Those super churches in the mid west sure do take alot of money to keep up and running. I wonder how wealth and salvation became so entwined with one another? Your buying people like Ted Haggard crystal meth, and male prostitutes, and in return they fill your heads with crap. The earth is only ten thousand years old? God made women from Adam's rib? Gays are agents of the devil? Now I know where the term" holy roller" came from, you'd have to be high on Ecstasy to buy into any of it.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney says he'll serve no one religion or cause if he's elected president of the United States......Nor will he take one stance on any issue......

A litmus test is nothing more than a stealth form of discrimination. If I had a problem with the god he worships won't I also have a problem with someone who worships only themselves??

"If I am fortunate to become your president, I will serve no one religion, no one group, no one cause, and no one interest."

So will you serve Christ?

I liked Kennedy's response to the fear of hinm being a Catholic. As far a politican goes I don't want to know what his faith is, I do not consider it as being relivent.

If a politican has to stand at the pulpit proclaiming his faith will guide and enlighten him, I have no use for him, because it is obvious to me that he has nothing to say.

What I want to know is what is he going to do for me and the nation.

I applaud Romney's statement "I'll serve no one religion". That is what America is about. Freedom of religion, it has no place politics. If you want religion in politics take a look at Iran, the turmoil in Iraq. Religion in it's proper place does good, taken out of context it causes striff and conflict and War.

you think he would say that if he was a christian? i think the only reason he is saying that is because mormons dont make up as big a portion of the voting pool as christians do.

At least Romney as a Mormon could have a chance. A Jew, no matter how secular, could never win because of the anti-semites and conspiracy theorists thinking that this person would have Israel's interests first and look to convert the country. I say this because of what I see as a Jew. I would love to run and win the presidency, but I know that there are too many people who would see my religion as (possible sole) reason to vote no.

I wouldn't do that with Romney. I have heard some of his policies. It is those I don't like as well. The fact that he feels that we need to drill in wildlife locations is foolish. This is just an example. He seems to think that by lowering taxes, everything will get better. He's wrong in that aspect. Many things need to be done and lowering taxes at the current time is not the thing while we are trying to fund the military in time of multiple conflicts.

I'm quite disappointed in Romney.

As a Mormon myself, Romney knows that his service to no "one interest" is impossible in his religion. In the Mormon temples all devout members take strict oaths, one of which being that all time and talents are used first and foremost to build only the Mormon Church, and that we are to have the strictest obedience to its leaders and the church's public stand on issues. A member who speaks out in public must be in-line with church ideals and doctrines or risk excommunication.

"A president must serve only the common cause of the people of the United States."
What if there is no common cause, Mr. Romney? Or what if the cause is not commonly held by all Americans? What if the people of the United States are divided? Then what? To whom do you turn? To what do you turn?

I DON'T WANT you to place me and my fellow Americans before your own convictions; if you can so easily do that, then you hold no convictions at all, just policy positions, mere planks on a platform.

Is that Bible the King James or Mormon version??

I have known Mormans and they are the best. I will vote for Gov.Mitt Romney even though I am a Lutheran.

Romney is a member of a religion in which the leader of that religion claims to hear from God.

The leader of this religion claimed there was reason to discriminate against African-Americans.

Then another leader claimed that God told him that African-Americans shouldn't be discriminated against - during Mitt Romney's life.

Romney took no political stand against abortion. Now, he claims that he's had a change of heart. Same for guns and basic conservative-liberal politics.

Now he's saying that there should be no religious test for a presidential candidate.

His flip-flopping on issues is an obvious effort to pander to the Christian Conservatives.

Well, I am a Christian who is conservative in my theology, but liberal in most of my politics. And Mitt Romney fails in my test: he comes off as a phony, just as phony and scheming as Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton.

I would never consider voting for him, Mormon or not.

Although I'm a Christian conservative, Romney's religious beliefs has little to do with my preference for Huckabee over him. It has more to do with his previous flip-flopping on issues, and the simple fact I believe that Huckabee is a more original thinker than Romney. Romney is big money fat cat Republican that is simply "more of the same" cut from Washington mold. Huckabee has the stands on the issue that I agree with, but he is a more grass-roots Republican, an original thinker, and a man of the people.

Romney will say whatever it takes, to promote himself and to enhance his self interest. That's the perfect American way, people! Get on with the program!