Comments on: Huckabee apologizes to Romney for Mormon comment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Ted Tacoma Wa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-225885 Ted Tacoma Wa Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:56:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-225885 Mr. Huckabee is downright dirty as his followers. Mr. Huckabee is part of the Southern Baptist Convention and they are the biggest group of Mormon Bashers out there as a fact. How can anyone run for the presidency and bash another faith. A president is bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States and one of the ammendments guaratees the citizens of this great country the right to worship in their own way and practice their religion freely. Mr. Huckabee cannot take that oath as he himself has preached that Mormons are wrong and are not Christians. How can a so called Christian sling mud at a person who belongs to a church that is called The Church of "Jesus Christ" of Latter Day Saints. It is the same Christ he believes in, the only difference is that Mr. Huckabee disagrees with some doctrine preached by the Mormons so he is telling all of us that he is the expert on God. Good luck Mr. Huckabee, if you are elected, you will be lying when you take the oath of office. Mr. Huckabee is downright dirty as his followers. Mr. Huckabee is part of the Southern Baptist Convention and they are the biggest group of Mormon Bashers out there as a fact. How can anyone run for the presidency and bash another faith. A president is bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States and one of the ammendments guaratees the citizens of this great country the right to worship in their own way and practice their religion freely. Mr. Huckabee cannot take that oath as he himself has preached that Mormons are wrong and are not Christians. How can a so called Christian sling mud at a person who belongs to a church that is called The Church of "Jesus Christ" of Latter Day Saints. It is the same Christ he believes in, the only difference is that Mr. Huckabee disagrees with some doctrine preached by the Mormons so he is telling all of us that he is the expert on God. Good luck Mr. Huckabee, if you are elected, you will be lying when you take the oath of office.

]]> By: Terry - Dallas, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-182011 Terry - Dallas, Texas Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:12:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-182011 Do you really believe a Former Southern Baptist Minister and Theology degree holder "doesn't know much" about the Mormon Church??? LIAR!! Suddenly I believe Mike Huckabee is Mike Huckster... cause we all know THAT is a lie! Do you really believe a Former Southern Baptist Minister and Theology degree holder "doesn't know much" about the Mormon Church??? LIAR!! Suddenly I believe Mike Huckabee is Mike Huckster... cause we all know THAT is a lie!

]]> By: Frank Tempe AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-181318 Frank Tempe AZ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:41:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-181318 Huckabee is a bigot pure and simple. Republicans will lose huge if this guy who wanted to segregate AIDs patients in the 90's, had a gift registry when leaving office and pardoned or commuted hundreds of sentences. I don't vote for Dems generally but I will do everything possible to make sure this guy is not elected. Huckabee is a bigot pure and simple. Republicans will lose huge if this guy who wanted to segregate AIDs patients in the 90's, had a gift registry when leaving office and pardoned or commuted hundreds of sentences. I don't vote for Dems generally but I will do everything possible to make sure this guy is not elected.

]]> By: Justin H. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-181152 Justin H. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:14:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-181152 Common guys, This was not a slip of the tongue. It was a calculated statement that he hoped would hurt Mitt. Huckabee as styled himself as "the Christian" in the race and he's doing everything he can to court the anti-Mormon vote without going on record as making anti-Mormon statements. Despite his claim that he "doesn't know much about Mormonism" he has been a keynote speaker at the Baptist Convention in Salt Lake City and has spoken against Mormon Theology. This pretend question, "Don't Mormon's believe " is just a transparent attempt to get the NYT to start running anti-Mormon stories without attributing it to him. The got caught because the NYT quoted him directly. This apology is hollow. It is Huckabee alone who is making the religion part of the debate because he believes that people might be ignorant and frightened enough of Mormons that they'll change there vote to him as a "Christian Alternative." Common guys,
This was not a slip of the tongue. It was a calculated statement that he hoped would hurt Mitt. Huckabee as styled himself as "the Christian" in the race and he's doing everything he can to court the anti-Mormon vote without going on record as making anti-Mormon statements. Despite his claim that he "doesn't know much about Mormonism" he has been a keynote speaker at the Baptist Convention in Salt Lake City and has spoken against Mormon Theology. This pretend question, "Don't Mormon's believe " is just a transparent attempt to get the NYT to start running anti-Mormon stories without attributing it to him. The got caught because the NYT quoted him directly. This apology is hollow. It is Huckabee alone who is making the religion part of the debate because he believes that people might be ignorant and frightened enough of Mormons that they'll change there vote to him as a "Christian Alternative."

]]> By: Casp RI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-181081 Casp RI Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:43:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-181081 He apologized and the apology was accepted. That's the end of that incident. Of far greater concern is the deep, dark religious bigotry he unveiled in these and other comments. Something is not right with this guy. There's some weird stuff rattling around in his head, it seems. He's lost my vote. He apologized and the apology was accepted. That's the end of that incident.
Of far greater concern is the deep, dark religious bigotry he unveiled in these and other comments. Something is not right with this guy. There's some weird stuff rattling around in his head, it seems. He's lost my vote.

]]> By: ThomH, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180900 ThomH, Denver, CO Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:35:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180900 I was raised Mormon and the Mormons DO believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers. What doesn Huckabee have to appologize for? I was raised Mormon and the Mormons DO believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers. What doesn Huckabee have to appologize for?

]]> By: I. Dern (Fairfax, Va) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180787 I. Dern (Fairfax, Va) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:05:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180787 Very classy move. Huckabee should have been angrier at the NY Times. That was a total sucker punch by a supposedly neutral paper. But classy apology, Mike! Very classy move.

Huckabee should have been angrier at the NY Times.

That was a total sucker punch by a supposedly neutral paper.

But classy apology, Mike!

]]> By: Religion is Fiction, NYC NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180649 Religion is Fiction, NYC NY Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:36:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180649 Great. Now all he has to do is apologize to homosexuals, AIDS patients and anyone with the vaguest sense of reason. I say we put aside all this bickering about who is a "real" christian and worship the TRUE son of God: Hercules! Great. Now all he has to do is apologize to homosexuals, AIDS patients and anyone with the vaguest sense of reason.

I say we put aside all this bickering about who is a "real" christian and worship the TRUE son of God: Hercules!

]]> By: Ken, KC, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180485 Ken, KC, MO Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:30:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180485 oh wow, he apologized. big deal. he knew what he was doing. just like the guy in the Clinton campaign that made the illegal drug remark about Obama and apologized. they get that out there in the news knowing they will apologize but the damage is done. well, in Hucleberry's case, he questioned a fact. the LDS belief is that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers. no biggie. but it was how Huckleberry asked the question that showed for certain he was saying the LDS church is a cult. read the whole thing and you'll see. even the guy interviewing him said it. so, yes, he did need to apologize since he is running for president and not the Pastor of the USA. all things aside, Huckleberry is a slime ball. check his record before you become an apologist for him. oh wow, he apologized. big deal. he knew what he was doing. just like the guy in the Clinton campaign that made the illegal drug remark about Obama and apologized. they get that out there in the news knowing they will apologize but the damage is done. well, in Hucleberry's case, he questioned a fact. the LDS belief is that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers. no biggie. but it was how Huckleberry asked the question that showed for certain he was saying the LDS church is a cult. read the whole thing and you'll see. even the guy interviewing him said it. so, yes, he did need to apologize since he is running for president and not the Pastor of the USA. all things aside, Huckleberry is a slime ball. check his record before you become an apologist for him.

]]> By: Jose Card http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180398 Jose Card Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:43:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180398 Will you pick a president, who will preach from the White House on how you should live your life? I want my liberty. Ron Paul 2008! www.ronpaul2008.com Will you pick a president, who will preach from the White House on how you should live your life? I want my liberty.

Ron Paul 2008!
http://www.ronpaul2008.com

]]> By: Raman, Plano TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180387 Raman, Plano TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:32:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180387 Check this out: ***** Separation of church and state is a political and legal idea usually identified with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof… The phrase building a wall of separation between church and state was written by Thomas Jefferson in a January 1, 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptist Association. ***** Listen to Mike Huckabees view on "Separation of church and state" ***** Huckabee has stated, "Politics are totally directed by worldview. That's why when people say, 'We ought to separate politics from religion,' I say to separate the two is absolutely impossible". ***** Mike Huckabee, seemingly conscientious, has steadfast views and beliefs that are in contradiction with US Constitution. This outright disregard of US Constitution, is an unnerving trend that started from Pat Robertson's unsuccessful presidential bid in 1988 and has permeated and growing into a movement thanks to evangelicals. Check this out:
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Separation of church and state is a political and legal idea usually identified with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof… The phrase building a wall of separation between church and state was written by Thomas Jefferson in a January 1, 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptist Association.
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Listen to Mike Huckabees view on "Separation of church and state"
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Huckabee has stated, "Politics are totally directed by worldview. That's why when people say, 'We ought to separate politics from religion,' I say to separate the two is absolutely impossible".
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Mike Huckabee, seemingly conscientious, has steadfast views and beliefs that are in contradiction with US Constitution.
This outright disregard of US Constitution, is an unnerving trend that started from Pat Robertson's unsuccessful presidential bid in 1988 and has permeated and growing into a movement thanks to evangelicals.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180371 Farrell, Houston, Tx Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:16:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180371 Huckabee also said he didn't know much about his religion(baptist). Why would Huckabee not learn something about Mormonism before making those comments. Remember misinformation on WMD's got us into Iraq. Huckabee's I.Q. for a minister might be okay, but as president he needs to be sent home with GWB in '08. Huckabee also said he didn't know much about his religion(baptist). Why would Huckabee not learn something about Mormonism before making those comments. Remember misinformation on WMD's got us into Iraq. Huckabee's I.Q. for a minister might be okay, but as president he needs to be sent home with GWB in '08.

]]> By: Jerry, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180345 Jerry, Dallas, TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:48:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180345 John from Costa Mesa, How are the Mormon beliefs any more off the wall than the rest of the Christian beliefs? Moses receiving tablets is believable, but Joseph Smith receiving them is not? My fairy tale it more believable than yours...very intelligent argument. John from Costa Mesa,

How are the Mormon beliefs any more off the wall than the rest of the Christian beliefs? Moses receiving tablets is believable, but Joseph Smith receiving them is not?

My fairy tale it more believable than yours...very intelligent argument.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180333 AJ; Montpelier, VT Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:36:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180333 Arent Huckabee and G. W. Bush brothers of the Devil also? Arent Huckabee and G. W. Bush brothers of the Devil also?

]]> By: Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180308 Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:20:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180308 Southern Baptists believe that Huckabee and Adolf Hitler are brothers. Southern Baptists believe that Huckabee and Adolf Hitler are brothers.

]]> By: freetobeme, Rochester, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180272 freetobeme, Rochester, PA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:49:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180272 It was the Republicans who made religion an issue in the first place. Now they are stuck in the ridiculous position of having to argue about who loves Jesus more. Let these hypocrites argue over this and tear their party apart in the meantime. I'm lovin' it. The Republicans have lost their way and have abandoned their championship of limited government and individual liberty. Therefore, I have abandoned them. Except Ron Paul, who is the only Republican candidate who gives more than lip service to the Constitution. It was the Republicans who made religion an issue in the first place. Now they are stuck in the ridiculous position of having to argue about who loves Jesus more. Let these hypocrites argue over this and tear their party apart in the meantime. I'm lovin' it. The Republicans have lost their way and have abandoned their championship of limited government and individual liberty. Therefore, I have abandoned them. Except Ron Paul, who is the only Republican candidate who gives more than lip service to the Constitution.

]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180239 Ron Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:15:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180239 I thought at least Huckabee was a nice guy, he proved to me today he was of low character. "Planting poison pills" on Romneys faith is mean-spirited and of bad judgement and shows me more about Hucks character than it does about Romney's faith. Huck lost my support today. He was never electable, today, he became immoral. I thought at least Huckabee was a nice guy, he proved to me today he was of low character. "Planting poison pills" on Romneys faith is mean-spirited and of bad judgement and shows me more about Hucks character than it does about Romney's faith. Huck lost my support today. He was never electable, today, he became immoral.

]]> By: L.M., Ardmore, Oklahoma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180187 L.M., Ardmore, Oklahoma Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:23:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180187 Marie G said: "Glad he apologized to Mitt, but the attack was not on Mitt. It was on a much larger group of people." I salute your perceptive, brief and pointed analysis. It never occured to me in the environment in which it was uttered that this was a message of hate delivered by one cult against another. Marie G said: "Glad he apologized to Mitt, but the attack was not on Mitt. It was on a much larger group of people." I salute your perceptive, brief and pointed analysis. It never occured to me in the environment in which it was uttered that this was a message of hate delivered by one cult against another.

]]> By: bullofmizzou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180175 bullofmizzou Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:30:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180175 Huckabee did his damage, like any other politician, the message got out and then retract it, sort of like a witness in court, slipping the jury what they shouldn't have heard in the first place. Ol Huck is proving to be not such a goodie-two-shoes he professes to be, like the other "crazy old uncle living in the attic of one of the P Robertson Mansions" We dont need a "zealot" in the white house, we need a Strong and True Conservative whose agenda includes us all for the good of our country and would keep religion out of politics. Go Fred Go!! Huckabee did his damage, like any other politician, the message got out and then retract it, sort of like a witness in court, slipping the jury what they shouldn't have heard in the first place. Ol Huck is proving to be not such a goodie-two-shoes he professes to be, like the other "crazy old uncle living in the attic of one of the P Robertson Mansions" We dont need a "zealot" in the white house, we need a Strong and True Conservative whose agenda includes us all for the good of our country and would keep religion out of politics. Go Fred Go!!

]]> By: Alec, Ames IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180112 Alec, Ames IA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:55:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180112 It is amazing how so many people are fooled by Huckabee. People see that he was a baptist minister in the past and assume that he is this great Christian. If people would look at his political history they will see that he really a liberal, is a liar, and and has many cases of controversy. It is amazing how so many people are fooled by Huckabee. People see that he was a baptist minister in the past and assume that he is this great Christian. If people would look at his political history they will see that he really a liberal, is a liar, and and has many cases of controversy.

]]> By: Ryan, Oakland, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180107 Ryan, Oakland, CA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:46:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180107 Wow, why do people feel the need to "inform" the public on a religion that they're not a part of. I am not exaggerating, all of the statements about Mormonism on this thread so far are false. 1. The idea that Jesus and Satan are brothers does NOT come from the Book of Mormon. It comes from our understanding of the Bible. Not that big a deal. 2. Mormonism absolutely does NOT believe that there are inferior races. Some church members or even leaders may have made comments to that effect back when nearly all Americans were unfortunately terribly racist and had a flawed understanding of biology but Mormons doctrines today are not racist in any way. 3. It is an absolutely false myth that Mormons believe that women can't get to heaven without their husbands. Its a terrible twisting of the real Mormon doctrine that neither a man or a woman can receive exaltation without marriage. Either in this life or the next we believe that a man and a woman can only receive exaltation together not apart. This applies to men just as well as women and does not disparage women in any way. 3. Related to that is the myth that women are supposed to be subservient to their husbands. The LDS church has never taught such a doctrine. In fact church leaders have always been adamant that men and women are equal partners in the home. 4. As far as the issue of "secret underwear" or "magic underwear", It is true that Mormons wear garments under our clothing that are designed to remind us of the promises we've made to God. They are not "magic" or "mystical" in any way. They are equivalent to a Catholic's cross, a Muslim's hijab. That's only the beginning but honestly, the vast, vast, majority of the "facts" about Mormonism posted on these boards are either absolutely false, or actual doctrines of Mormonism that have been severely twisted. I don't really care that much what other people think about Mormonism, but if you're going to judge it, judge it on its actual beliefs, not the BS posted on these boards. Wow, why do people feel the need to "inform" the public on a religion that they're not a part of. I am not exaggerating, all of the statements about Mormonism on this thread so far are false.

1. The idea that Jesus and Satan are brothers does NOT come from the Book of Mormon. It comes from our understanding of the Bible. Not that big a deal.

2. Mormonism absolutely does NOT believe that there are inferior races. Some church members or even leaders may have made comments to that effect back when nearly all Americans were unfortunately terribly racist and had a flawed understanding of biology but Mormons doctrines today are not racist in any way.

3. It is an absolutely false myth that Mormons believe that women can't get to heaven without their husbands. Its a terrible twisting of the real Mormon doctrine that neither a man or a woman can receive exaltation without marriage. Either in this life or the next we believe that a man and a woman can only receive exaltation together not apart. This applies to men just as well as women and does not disparage women in any way.

3. Related to that is the myth that women are supposed to be subservient to their husbands. The LDS church has never taught such a doctrine. In fact church leaders have always been adamant that men and women are equal partners in the home.

4. As far as the issue of "secret underwear" or "magic underwear", It is true that Mormons wear garments under our clothing that are designed to remind us of the promises we've made to God. They are not "magic" or "mystical" in any way. They are equivalent to a Catholic's cross, a Muslim's hijab.

That's only the beginning but honestly, the vast, vast, majority of the "facts" about Mormonism posted on these boards are either absolutely false, or actual doctrines of Mormonism that have been severely twisted. I don't really care that much what other people think about Mormonism, but if you're going to judge it, judge it on its actual beliefs, not the BS posted on these boards.

]]> By: dabr09@hotpop.com http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180102 dabr09@hotpop.com Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:38:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180102 I think the media, especially CNN with excessive obvious bias towards Republicans and Pro-Life advocates would make such a big deal out of something that was not meant to belittle or demean the Mormon Faith. I think the media, especially CNN with excessive obvious bias towards Republicans and Pro-Life advocates would make such a big deal out of something that was not meant to belittle or demean the Mormon Faith.

]]> By: No Atheists in the WH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180074 No Atheists in the WH Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:08:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180074 Jeff, Madison, WI, Both Hillary and Obama are. Take your pick - you can vote for either one - they will both lose at the end. Jeff, Madison, WI,

Both Hillary and Obama are. Take your pick – you can vote for either one – they will both lose at the end.

]]> By: Bob, L.A. California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180071 Bob, L.A. California Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:03:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180071 I think Mike Huckabee showed us once again what he is made of. He's a man of convictions, a humble man who wasn't afraid to go apologize to Mitt for what had happened. It is true that Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers. It's on their own website. Check it out. So, Mike didn't need to apologize, but he's big enough a man to go ahead and do so and try to make things right. He has my vote. I think Mike Huckabee showed us once again what he is made of. He's a man of convictions, a humble man who wasn't afraid to go apologize to Mitt for what had happened. It is true that Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers. It's on their own website. Check it out. So, Mike didn't need to apologize, but he's big enough a man to go ahead and do so and try to make things right. He has my vote.

]]> By: Scott, Idaho Falls, ID http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180059 Scott, Idaho Falls, ID Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:32:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180059 Huckabee knows better being uniquely qualified as the only canidate with a degree in theology. And if he doesn't then I don't want someone who takes a slandorous religious pamphlet's information and then uses it to become informed about the competion especially after refraining so long to not slander Mormons. Can you imagine someone with that level of competance being Commander and Chief of the worlds greatest army fighting islamic terrorists? I commend Huckabee for apologizing but as commander and Chief Huckabee won't be able to make apologies for using bad information when good information is so readily available. I will have a hard time voting for someone who has such strong credentials in religion and fails to be tolerant of other religious beliefs, or who is so ready to use unreliable information when good information is readily available to the general public. Huckabee knows better being uniquely qualified as the only canidate with a degree in theology. And if he doesn't then I don't want someone who takes a slandorous religious pamphlet's information and then uses it to become informed about the competion especially after refraining so long to not slander Mormons. Can you imagine someone with that level of competance being Commander and Chief of the worlds greatest army fighting islamic terrorists? I commend Huckabee for apologizing but as commander and Chief Huckabee won't be able to make apologies for using bad information when good information is so readily available. I will have a hard time voting for someone who has such strong credentials in religion and fails to be tolerant of other religious beliefs, or who is so ready to use unreliable information when good information is readily available to the general public.

]]> By: Raman, Plano TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180050 Raman, Plano TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:20:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180050 Check this out: ***** <b>Separation of church and state is a political and legal idea usually identified with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution</b>, which states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof… The phrase building a wall of separation between church and state was written by Thomas Jefferson in a January 1, 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptist Association. ***** Listen to Mike Huckabees view on "Separation of church and state" ***** Huckabee has stated, "Politics are totally directed by worldview. That's why when people say, 'We ought to separate politics from religion,' I say to separate the two is absolutely impossible". ***** Mike Huckabee, seemingly conscientious, has steadfast views and beliefs that are in contradiction with US Constitution. This outright disregard of US Constitution, is an unnerving trend that started from Pat Robertson's unsuccessful presidential bid in 1998 and has permeated and growing into a movement thanks to evangelicals. Check this out:
*****
Separation of church and state is a political and legal idea usually identified with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof… The phrase building a wall of separation between church and state was written by Thomas Jefferson in a January 1, 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptist Association.
*****
Listen to Mike Huckabees view on "Separation of church and state"
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Huckabee has stated, "Politics are totally directed by worldview. That's why when people say, 'We ought to separate politics from religion,' I say to separate the two is absolutely impossible".
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Mike Huckabee, seemingly conscientious, has steadfast views and beliefs that are in contradiction with US Constitution.

This outright disregard of US Constitution, is an unnerving trend that started from Pat Robertson's unsuccessful presidential bid in 1998 and has permeated and growing into a movement thanks to evangelicals.

]]> By: JohnLee Dugger, Jacksonville, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180045 JohnLee Dugger, Jacksonville, Florida Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:04:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180045 It's like calling hin "Gay" and then saying "I'm so sorry I might have made a mistake." However word is still out there. The "Huckster" is starting to be getting good at leaving with a tacit "I'm so sorry" while leaving and "Egg" for all to see. He made his point about Rommy's Denomination. Sad. Yep, so sad. JohnLee Dugger It's like calling hin "Gay" and then saying "I'm so sorry I might have made a mistake." However word is still out there.
The "Huckster" is starting to be getting good at leaving with a tacit
"I'm so sorry" while leaving and "Egg"
for all to see. He made his point about Rommy's Denomination. Sad. Yep, so sad.
JohnLee Dugger

]]> By: Rich, Las Vegas NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180008 Rich, Las Vegas NV Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:27:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180008 He's sorry only that his bigotted retoric was reported:( SHAME ON YOU HUCK NO VOTE FOR YOU! He's sorry only that his bigotted retoric was reported:(

SHAME ON YOU HUCK

NO VOTE FOR YOU!

]]> By: Dale Davis, Glendora, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180003 Dale Davis, Glendora, California Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:25:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-180003 Sorry Huck. You made a Freudian slip, which will haunt you, as time goes on. Make no mistake about it and let the truth be known. The vast majority of Evangelicals disdain Mormons. They are lying if they tell you they don't. And of course, they like to tell Mormons all about what Mormons believe, as well as the general public. If I want to find out about the qualities of a Ford, I would definately not ask a Chevy dealer about Fords. The same goes for inquiring about Mormons. If I want to know about them I will contact a reliable source. They send them in doubles to my door all the time. The crux of this whole Huckabee push is about finding "one of theirs", as the "Christian" candidate. It gets no simpler than this. If a Mormon got in the White House, all Evangelicals would, in vernacular terms, go ballistic, because it would validate Mormons in America. Sadly and pathetically, the more Evangelicals bash Mormons, the more they delegitimize themselves to the rest of honorable Americans of all faiths. Romney has always been positive and willing to be friends with Evangelicals, but they just freak-out and won't reciprocate. I'm sure that even James Dobson of Focus on the Family and Dr. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention will become even more embarrassed by this entire scenario, as time goes on. The anti-Mormon segment of their flock could affect the outcome of this election, from the bypassing of a very talented man, in the name of Mitt Romney. Mitt could possibly pull the USA out of a possible economic crisis in the near future. HOW SAD!!!! I hope and pray that we no longer become hostage to their voting block. They do it at the peril of our country. Sorry Huck. You made a Freudian slip, which will haunt you, as time goes on.
Make no mistake about it and let the truth be known. The vast majority of Evangelicals disdain Mormons. They are lying if they tell you they don't. And of course, they like to tell Mormons all about what Mormons believe, as well as the general public. If I want to find out about the qualities of a Ford, I would definately not ask a Chevy dealer about Fords. The same goes for inquiring about Mormons. If I want to know about them I will contact a reliable source. They send them in doubles to my door all the time.
The crux of this whole Huckabee push is about finding "one of theirs", as the "Christian" candidate. It gets no simpler than this. If a Mormon got in the White House, all Evangelicals would, in vernacular terms, go ballistic, because it would validate Mormons in America.
Sadly and pathetically, the more Evangelicals bash Mormons, the more they delegitimize themselves to the rest of honorable Americans of all faiths. Romney has always been positive and willing to be friends with Evangelicals, but they just freak-out and won't reciprocate.
I'm sure that even James Dobson of Focus on the Family and Dr. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention will become even more embarrassed by this entire scenario, as time goes on. The anti-Mormon segment of their flock could affect the outcome of this election, from the bypassing of a very talented man, in the name of Mitt Romney. Mitt could possibly pull the USA out of a possible economic crisis in the near future. HOW SAD!!!! I hope and pray that we no longer become hostage to their voting block. They do it at the peril of our country.

]]> By: Daniel, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179942 Daniel, WA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:29:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179942 Mike Huckabee has nothing to apologize for at all. The Book of Mormon does say that Jesus and Satan are brothers. He is a real man and wants to be a peace maker, so he apologized, which the Bible says "blessed are the peacemakers for they shall see God" The Mormon Church is a cult because they do not believe in the Jesus of the Bible, they believe in a Jesus that conforms to the distorted teachings of Joseph Smith. "Do not be fooled for in the last days there will be many who will deceive and be deceived." Posted By Christian, LA, California : December 12, 2007 5:49 pm Christian, There was only one Jesus Christ, Mormons pray only to him and we believe the Bible to be the word of God. I am confused as to how we could even believe in another Jesus Christ. I am assuming you received your information from a rumor or website...? Please go to the source if you want to really understand. This is just like Huckabee saying he doesn't really know, "but don't the Mormons believe..." No one should be doing that. Just like no one should be throwing around random accusations of a jewish candidate. Are you familiar with their views of Christ? That should not be the point at all. It is sad that I am even writing this. So much for Huck and his strong conviction for not bringing in doctrines. This was not random, this was in a NEW YORK TIMES interview...think about it. Oh, oops really didn't mean to say that...yea right. Look into this man's background & decisions. He will drop in the polls if America makes an informed decision, which worries me. We are ultimately to blame! Mike Huckabee has nothing to apologize for at all. The Book of Mormon does say that Jesus and Satan are brothers. He is a real man and wants to be a peace maker, so he apologized, which the Bible says "blessed are the peacemakers for they shall see God" The Mormon Church is a cult because they do not believe in the Jesus of the Bible, they believe in a Jesus that conforms to the distorted teachings of Joseph Smith. "Do not be fooled for in the last days there will be many who will deceive and be deceived."

Posted By Christian, LA, California : December 12, 2007 5:49 pm

Christian,

There was only one Jesus Christ, Mormons pray only to him and we believe the Bible to be the word of God. I am confused as to how we could even believe in another Jesus Christ. I am assuming you received your information from a rumor or website...?

Please go to the source if you want to really understand. This is just like Huckabee saying he doesn't really know, "but don't the Mormons believe..." No one should be doing that. Just like no one should be throwing around random accusations of a jewish candidate. Are you familiar with their views of Christ? That should not be the point at all. It is sad that I am even writing this.

So much for Huck and his strong conviction for not bringing in doctrines. This was not random, this was in a NEW YORK TIMES interview...think about it. Oh, oops really didn't mean to say that...yea right.

Look into this man's background & decisions. He will drop in the polls if America makes an informed decision, which worries me. We are ultimately to blame!

]]> By: John M., Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179930 John M., Arlington, VA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:19:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179930 Huck seems to have genuinely asked a question. I wonder why the NYT or CNN hasn't answered it yet. Here's the official LDS take on it: http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,11-1-13-6,00.html After hearing both sons speak, Heavenly Father said, "I will send the first" (Abraham 3:27). Sounds to me like the answer should be "Yes, they were brothers in Mormon theology." Huck seems to have genuinely asked a question. I wonder why the NYT or CNN hasn't answered it yet. Here's the official LDS take on it:
http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,11-1-13-6,00.html

After hearing both sons speak, Heavenly Father said, "I will send the first" (Abraham 3:27).

Sounds to me like the answer should be "Yes, they were brothers in Mormon theology."

]]> By: Steve, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179929 Steve, WA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:17:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179929 Most of us who grew up in the South were waiting for this punch. Huckabee timed it nicely, and it will work to his advantage. Fundamentalist Protestant Christians cannot tolerate the thought of a Mormon, Catholic, etc. holding the presidency. They are idol worshippers in the local vernacular. By throwing the punch now and apologizing, Huckabee is well positioned to knock off Romney in Iowa and South Carolina. Huckabee can't win new Hampshire on the larger set of secular issues that matter to most Americans, but now he does not have to. TKO goes to Huckabee. He has highlighted in a genteel way that he is the real choice of the Christian Right. Posted By Annonymous : December 12, 2007 5:33 pm Couldn't agree more. The sad part is that we need someone who can handle the secular issues...take a close look people, past the nice guy part. Mike does not make the cut..at all. FYI, Mormons do not pray to anything other than Jesus...not sure where the Idol worshiper thing comes from? Most of us who grew up in the South were waiting for this punch. Huckabee timed it nicely, and it will work to his advantage. Fundamentalist Protestant Christians cannot tolerate the thought of a Mormon, Catholic, etc. holding the presidency. They are idol worshippers in the local vernacular. By throwing the punch now and apologizing, Huckabee is well positioned to knock off Romney in Iowa and South Carolina. Huckabee can't win new Hampshire on the larger set of secular issues that matter to most Americans, but now he does not have to. TKO goes to Huckabee. He has highlighted in a genteel way that he is the real choice of the Christian Right.

Posted By Annonymous : December 12, 2007 5:33 pm

Couldn't agree more. The sad part is that we need someone who can handle the secular issues...take a close look people, past the nice guy part. Mike does not make the cut..at all.

FYI, Mormons do not pray to anything other than Jesus...not sure where the Idol worshiper thing comes from?

]]> By: Angela, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179925 Angela, Dallas, TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:14:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179925 The Huckster used traditional anti-Mormon lingo with the intent of defaming Mormons. It was calculated. It's amazing that people are praising him for apologizing. He's playing the religous card & intolerant people are buying it. As a former Arkansas resident, ole Huckabee has way too many skeletons (& dumb comments) in his past to ever get him elected in a general election. I'm for Mitt. Like the National Review says, he's got the best chance against the Democrats! The Huckster used traditional anti-Mormon lingo with the intent of defaming Mormons. It was calculated. It's amazing that people are praising him for apologizing. He's playing the religous card & intolerant people are buying it. As a former Arkansas resident, ole Huckabee has way too many skeletons (& dumb comments) in his past to ever get him elected in a general election. I'm for Mitt. Like the National Review says, he's got the best chance against the Democrats!

]]> By: Dale, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179923 Dale, WA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:14:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179923 I've gained a lot of respect for Huckabee because of actions like this (apologizing to Romney during and after the debate). Clearly the media is wanting to create this huge battle between Huckabee and Romney about their religions, but that's certainly not Huckabee's wish. Posted By Jonathan, Birmingham, AL : December 12, 2007 5:24 pm Jonathan, Maybe you missed the part where Huckabee absolutely refused to go into any details or discussions of others faith. Maybe you missed the fact that he said he really knows nothing about the Mormon faith. 1. He was a Baptist Minister...I gaurantee he knew more than the average joe...why do you think all the baptists have such a harsh opinion, (they are educated by their ministers). 2. Trust me when I say that he knew exactly what he was trying to do...otherwise he would have refused the topic all together. It amazes me how much of America really doesn't understand the type of person a candidate really is. People can change it is true...but we need to seriously consider his track record... I've gained a lot of respect for Huckabee because of actions like this (apologizing to Romney during and after the debate). Clearly the media is wanting to create this huge battle between Huckabee and Romney about their religions, but that's certainly not Huckabee's wish.

Posted By Jonathan, Birmingham, AL : December 12, 2007 5:24 pm

Jonathan,

Maybe you missed the part where Huckabee absolutely refused to go into any details or discussions of others faith. Maybe you missed the fact that he said he really knows nothing about the Mormon faith.

1. He was a Baptist Minister...I gaurantee he knew more than the average joe...why do you think all the baptists have such a harsh opinion, (they are educated by their ministers).

2. Trust me when I say that he knew exactly what he was trying to do...otherwise he would have refused the topic all together.

It amazes me how much of America really doesn't understand the type of person a candidate really is. People can change it is true...but we need to seriously consider his track record...

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179922 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:14:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179922 Mormons like Samoans. Look how many of them end up on the football team at BYU!!! Mormons like Samoans.

Look how many of them end up on the football team at BYU!!!

]]> By: Tim, Provo Utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179921 Tim, Provo Utah Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:13:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179921 My lawyer once told me, it's not defamation of character if it's true. Huckabee didn't say anything offensive to Mormons. This is doctrine. My lawyer once told me, it's not defamation of character if it's true.

Huckabee didn't say anything offensive to Mormons. This is doctrine.

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179920 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:12:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179920 Why, how Christian of him!!! Why, how Christian of him!!!

]]> By: Ben, Rexburg, Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179892 Ben, Rexburg, Idaho Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:47:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179892 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, otherwise nicknamed "Mormons", also believes in FORGIVENESS. Romney doesn't hold a grudge, neither do I. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, otherwise nicknamed "Mormons", also believes in FORGIVENESS.

Romney doesn't hold a grudge, neither do I.

]]> By: EB Rideout, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179847 EB Rideout, Georgia Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:05:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179847 I hope he wins the nomination. What a gift to the Dems............... I hope he wins the nomination.

What a gift to the Dems...............

]]> By: Karen Houston TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179815 Karen Houston TX Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:41:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179815 It's too bad that there is so much focus on the different relegious beliefs of the candidates. That is irrelevant. What is important is where the candidates stand on the issues, and that is being ignored by too many. I support Romney because of his level of education , his economic billiance, his no amnesty stand on illegal immigration, his social conservatism, and his beliefs on taxes. I believe he is the candidate that can get the job done for the American people. I think the other candidates have their strong points, but only Romney nails it across the board. It's too bad that there is so much focus on the different relegious beliefs of the candidates. That is irrelevant.

What is important is where the candidates stand on the issues, and that is being ignored by too many.

I support Romney because of his level of education , his economic billiance, his no amnesty stand on illegal immigration, his social conservatism, and his beliefs on taxes.

I believe he is the candidate that can get the job done for the American people.

I think the other candidates have their strong points, but only Romney nails it across the board.

]]> By: Jon, Costa Mesa, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179802 Jon, Costa Mesa, CA Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:31:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179802 <Mormonism is not a valid Christian religion, it may not be a cult, but it is a fairy tale made up of magic and extravagant lies. <b> Read the story of the Golden Plates, and how the Book of Mormon was transcribed, and everything about the Nephites and Lamanites in Pre-Columbus America, and you'll have to ask how anyone could subscribe to such outrageous beliefs. Furthermore, the LDS religion was not based on the principles of Jesus or Muhammad or any prophet from long ago, but rather was concocted in upstate New York and the Midwest in the 1800's by a known treasure hunter and swindler named Joseph Smith. I like how he developed an eye for his neighbor's wife, then "coincidentally" had a revelation from God that it was OK to have multiple wives, and that God ordered his wife to be OK with it too. Sounds really authentic to me... <Mormonism is not a valid Christian religion, it may not be a cult, but it is a fairy tale made up of magic and extravagant lies.

Read the story of the Golden Plates, and how the Book of Mormon was transcribed, and everything about the Nephites and Lamanites in Pre-Columbus America, and you'll have to ask how anyone could subscribe to such outrageous beliefs.

Furthermore, the LDS religion was not based on the principles of Jesus or Muhammad or any prophet from long ago, but rather was concocted in upstate New York and the Midwest in the 1800's by a known treasure hunter and swindler named Joseph Smith.

I like how he developed an eye for his neighbor's wife, then "coincidentally" had a revelation from God that it was OK to have multiple wives, and that God ordered his wife to be OK with it too. Sounds really authentic to me...

]]> By: Bruce M Athens, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179782 Bruce M Athens, Ohio Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:16:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179782 I want to know what the deal is with Mormon`s secret underwear. Can this really be true? I want to know what the deal is with Mormon`s secret underwear. Can this really be true?

]]> By: David Craig Kailua Hawaii http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179756 David Craig Kailua Hawaii Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:53:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179756 I am a firm believer in freedom of religon, but no one is actuallhy asking the Mormon canidate about specific doctrines of the mormon chirch. Ask a Mormon about the roles of blacks in the church, or what roles women play in mormon families. the religon treads very close to a white sepratist movment , if youve ever been around any real LDS comunity. The church members seem nice mostly , its the beliefs of the church I have a problem with. I am a firm believer in freedom of religon, but no one is actuallhy asking the Mormon canidate about specific doctrines of the mormon chirch. Ask a Mormon about the roles of blacks in the church, or what roles women play in mormon families. the religon treads very close to a white sepratist movment , if youve ever been around any real LDS comunity. The church members seem nice mostly , its the beliefs of the church I have a problem with.

]]> By: Henry, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179753 Henry, VA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:52:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179753 If the man didn't mean to say those things about Mormonism, why did he say it in the first place? Let me guess, the devil made him do it! If the man didn't mean to say those things about Mormonism, why did he say it in the first place? Let me guess, the devil made him do it!

]]> By: Trollmaster, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179751 Trollmaster, CA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:50:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179751 Does this guy look just like Gomer Pyle or what? Does this guy look just like Gomer Pyle or what?

]]> By: Informed voter, Des Moines, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179732 Informed voter, Des Moines, Iowa Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:39:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179732 Here is the main issue MIKE IS AN ORDAINED MINISTER WHO HAS STUDIED IN DEPTH OTHER FAITHS...especially the Mormon faith. He knows full well what he thinks they beleive, and to denote otherwise, is dishonest....his explanation to CNN is a blatant lie. This is the issue...he is not shooting us straight...he's lying to cover himself up, much like he may be dishonest in trying to cover up the release of Dumond. I already had a politition from Arkansas look me in the eye and lie - I will not accept this from a politition any more Here is the main issue

MIKE IS AN ORDAINED MINISTER WHO HAS STUDIED IN DEPTH OTHER FAITHS...especially the Mormon faith. He knows full well what he thinks they beleive, and to denote otherwise, is dishonest....his explanation to CNN is a blatant lie.

This is the issue...he is not shooting us straight...he's lying to cover himself up, much like he may be dishonest in trying to cover up the release of Dumond.

I already had a politition from Arkansas look me in the eye and lie – I will not accept this from a politition any more

]]> By: Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179728 Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:37:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179728 That was not an innocent comment when made and Huck is not innocent. He is trying to get the best of both worlds. Make a statement meant to smear and then bat his little eyelashes and say he's sorry. How cute. Hope it works for you. That was not an innocent comment when made and Huck is not innocent. He is trying to get the best of both worlds. Make a statement meant to smear and then bat his little eyelashes and say he's sorry. How cute.

Hope it works for you.

]]> By: Sean Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179726 Sean Allen Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:37:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179726 This is the stuff that makes great humor, could be a TV sitcom. Two unarmed opponents dueling over their religious derived values and the righteousness of their stupid religions. Can't wait for the next installment of "Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber" This is the stuff that makes great humor, could be a TV sitcom. Two unarmed opponents dueling over their religious derived values and the righteousness of their stupid religions. Can't wait for the next installment of "Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber"

]]> By: John, Kingman, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179718 John, Kingman, AZ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:32:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179718 Romney should get over it. The truth hurts. Romney should get over it. The truth hurts.

]]> By: Dan, Saint Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179715 Dan, Saint Louis, MO Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:30:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/huckabee-apologizes-to-romney-for-mormon-comment/#comment-179715 Wow. You people sound ridiculous. You spin everything Huckabee does into some great virtue. The fact of the matter is that, despite saying sveral times he wouldn't get into Romney's faith because it isn't an issue for who should be elected, he BROUGHT IT UP OUT OF NOWHERE in an interview. His lie and hypocrisy had been documents and spread to ever news outlet today, and only then, does he apologize. And you people see this as some sort of virtue? I am a Christian and a social conservative and a life-long Republican, but don't let this Huckabee guy fool you with his Arkansas charm and glib answers to important questions. He is as sly, calculating and unprincipled as any candidate of either party. No better, no worse. Read about all the bribes he accepted as governor, all the people he lied about a spread malicious rumors about when they criticized him. Huckabee is unelectable in a general election and, in all honesty, a vote for him is a vote for Giuliani. Let's elect a president based on what he is capable of doing and what he will do, not on how nice or funny or religious he comes across in these calculated political manuevers. I hope some of his dim-witted supporters see through this act. Wow. You people sound ridiculous. You spin everything Huckabee does into some great virtue. The fact of the matter is that, despite saying sveral times he wouldn't get into Romney's faith because it isn't an issue for who should be elected, he BROUGHT IT UP OUT OF NOWHERE in an interview. His lie and hypocrisy had been documents and spread to ever news outlet today, and only then, does he apologize. And you people see this as some sort of virtue? I am a Christian and a social conservative and a life-long Republican, but don't let this Huckabee guy fool you with his Arkansas charm and glib answers to important questions. He is as sly, calculating and unprincipled as any candidate of either party. No better, no worse. Read about all the bribes he accepted as governor, all the people he lied about a spread malicious rumors about when they criticized him.

Huckabee is unelectable in a general election and, in all honesty, a vote for him is a vote for Giuliani. Let's elect a president based on what he is capable of doing and what he will do, not on how nice or funny or religious he comes across in these calculated political manuevers. I hope some of his dim-witted supporters see through this act.

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