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Yes Glen... what you said struck a cord

You will know a person by their 'fruits' ... fine character and behavior indeed.

Vote for Romney !!

I have made 2 comments as a Mormon Sunday School teacher, and CNN has censored them!

I was raised Roman Catholic. I LOVE my God and my saviour Jesus Christ. I am now also a "mormon".

I, too, had many doubts about the "christianity" of such a church. As many have commented how the press are biased, consider how difficult it would be to explain your personal doctrine in two or three sentances. As oft said: do your research. Never did "they" push or coerce me into believing anything just because someone said so. I was alway advised: follow your heart. Pray and do what you FEEL is just and right.

The big LDS difference? God, our Heavenly Father, cannot just exist in one book many times retranslated with umpteen versions and revisions. He is a living God. He is all Powerful. He, if He choses to, is perfectly capable of communicating with those alive today. What? Blasphemus? Yeah. That's what they said to Moses, and all previous prophets, too.

My condolences to the family and the church.

I don’t know a whole lot about Hinckley but what I do know – if he is an example of the fruits of this ‘cult’ as you call it Saxman – then where in the world do I sign up.

There is a popular saying to judge a tree by it’s fruit. From what I see, the world was a better place because of his influence and because of the standards he showed by the example of his life.

He seemed to do what many try and fail at – he lived what he believed and taught. We could all learn from him, no matter what religion we claim.

Goodness transcends bias and ignorance – and no one can say that he was not an amazing man of God.

¡Voto para Mitt Romney!

hardcore repubican:

He was not an apostle when he died. He was the living prophet of God on the earth today.

ooops....Accidently left the name of Jesus Christ out of the churches name; funny how the media can pull off such blatant distortion.

Love how CNN took the words Jesus Christ out of the title of the church. After all, they want to make Mitt look like some anti-Christian as much as they can.

Pres. Hinckley will be missed. A great man and leader.
We love you and your family.
God bless.

Wasnt Hinckley also known as an Apostle? Last I checked there were only 12 of those.

Long live future President and New god Mitt Romney!

About getting the name not exactly right:

The Church of Latter-Day Saints was the official name of the mormon church until 1838 when Smith changed it to insert the words "Jesus Christ of."

Maybe the author of the article is just really old.

Very well said John in WI... To say all mormons are not christians wouldn't be a true statement. After reading a good bunch of these profile comments I'm saddened that there are Christians out there talking bad about the LDS and what they believe. I'm a born again Christian and yes I don't agree with alot of different religions, but who are we to judge? I've known many LDS that have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and believe Jesus died on the cross at Calvary for our sins.. So please watch your tongues. As Christian we are to live by example and let the love of christ show through our words and in our daily life. Don't loose sight of that just because you don't agree with someone else.

John in MI:

All Christians should express sadness when ever anyone dies who believes that their own works will gain them a place in eternity.

All Christian should rejoice when someone who believe dies that Jesus Christ paid the price "once and for all" for all their sins and has prepared a place for them in eternity.

Unfortunately many members of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" believe there own actions dictate where they will spend eternity, and reject Jesus Christ's prefect sacrifice on Calvary as an atonement for all sins.

This is why many Christians say "Mormons are not Christians"

Mormonism is only slightly less crazy than Scientology, but both make for great headlines.

I am very saddened by the loss of President Gordon B. Hinckley. This world has lost one of the truly great men ever to live in it.

Now I will respond to those jerks who have come on here to to use the death of a prophet as a chance to make lies about the LDS church:

First, the people who won't vote for Romney because he is a Mormon are bigots, especially Bryan S. He said that a President who will encourage plural marraiges and believes he can become a God will ruin this country. This statement shows a gross lack of understanding about the LDS church and Romney. Romney won't encourage plural marraiges, partly because he only has one wife, but mainly because our church doesn't allow plural marraiges, and it hasn't for over 100 years. Also, does it matter what a person's individual beliefs are? Romney himself said his personal religion will have nothing to do with his policies, and voting against him b/c he's Mormon is basically denying the Constitution.

Second, for the person who said Mormonism is like Islam obviously doesn't understand either. The LDS church is much more like its fellow Christian religions than Islam.

Third, those who say Mormons aren't Christians obviously don't understand anything about the LDS church, and they don't know what the meaning of Christian is. Mormons believe Christ is our Savior, and he died on the cross and atoned for our sins. This belief is the meaning of Christianity (by the way, there is simply no doctrine in the Bible that states Christ and Heavenly Father are the same person, and that Heavenly Father came down and was Christ on Earth. This was mainly the creation of prominent, selfish church leaders a few hundred years after Christ died. Christ Himself talked about His Father).

Fourth, for John in WI, Mormons absolutely believe that Christ died on the cross to save us from our sins. However, He saved us FROM our sins, not IN our sins. This means that we must be righteous and repent of our sins as often as we can. Once we have done all we can do, then we are saved. If Christ saved us no matter what, what would be the point of commandments? All religions would be worthless at that point, and worshipping God would be pointless. John, you obviously know nothing about the LDS faith, and you obviously know nothing of the teachings of Christ.

@ John in WI and others who say Mormons are not Christians -
Christ is not just "a good teacher" or a "good man" in our faith. He is the one and only Savior, and it is only in & through Christ's sacrifice that we are saved. Stop trying to say that Mormons are like Muslims or others who believe Christ was a good man, but not the Savior. That is absolutely false and you are deliberately smoke-screening people about Mormons' beliefs of Christ. Christ is our Savior, and all the other things Mormons believe and do are just there to bring us closer to Him.

President Hinckley has eaten in my home, showed me kindness when I was just a young teenage kid, has uplifted so many people of all faiths, and ALWAYS pointed to Christ as the only one to save. You are right that Christ is the only path to salvation - not through acts, however good. I cannot count how many times Pres. Hinckley has spoken in our General Conferences about how Christ is the Savior, the only one, and that accepting his perfect sacrifice is the only way to salvation. Our works mean nothing without Christ's sacrifice, and this is what we preach & live. BUT...as James said in the New Testament, "Faith without works is dead." Our good works will not save us - only Christ's atonement can. But if we believe and do not act, then our faith in Christ's sacrifice is of no effect. If you've got a problem with trying to do good works as well as accepting Christ's sacrifice then take it up with the James, the disciple of Christ - not with me. He's the one who said it.

Please do not disrespect President Hinckley's correct teachings of Christ's sacrifice by posting ignorant falsehoods and misguiding the uninformed who read your post.

You people are way too bored to be picking on anyone about their religion. Get out and campaign for your candidate! Those of you who say that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a cult, look up the definition of the word "cult" in the dictionary and you will find that your Church is one, regardless of which one it is. Do us all a favor and be nice and kind and tolerant of each other's beliefs. People died coming to this country to establish freedoms of every kind. People still die trying to get to America. Keep it free!!

This was on the CNN front page last night immediately after his death. That's how I found about it, it was in the top line of the News on the main CNN.com page. I don't know when it moved from that location, but of course it won't stay there indefinitely.

For those of you who are using this as an opportunity to spread hateful rumors or worn-out anti-Mormon quotes, please be a little more respectful. How childish and ignorant can you be?

To Walt in Belton- Of course it’s easy for you to compare my religion with Islam. That would be like me comparing chess to rugby. Its two things I don’t understand, so therefore, they must be alike. Right? Unfortunately if you think you’re being original in comparing the two, you’re 150 years too late. Not to mention this comparison has been used by “Christians” against every religion. But I can think of a lot worse to compare me to. Islam has a wonderful history, and the fact that it has remained so unchanged by the world is astounding. But as you must be a “Christian”, I doubt you can see past the Crusades and the current Jihad. There is more to Islam than that.

John in WI- Start by reading the Book of James. Chapter 2:17-18. See if your bible reads “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. (18) Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without they works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” (KJV) What does this mean to you? We believe that Christ has paid for our sins, but we have to be responsible for them and repent. Believe me, I know a lot of people that think because they have been “saved” they can write bad checks (this isn’t the same as stealing is it?), use illegal drugs, cheat on their taxes (or SS, or unemployment) but they will never be held accountable for this because they’ve accepted Jesus as their Savior. But, have you accepted Him if your not listening to him? We do not “reject” his ultimate sacrifice, we just don’t use it as a “Get out of Hell” free card.

Alexander,
Get your names correct....what an insult to CNN...or were you told to misquote the name of my church? You should lose your job. Go to lds.org and click on the newsroom's styleguide...http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/style-guide

CNN seriously is not serious about attracting LDS people to its website for real news when they can not even state the name of the church correctly...come on...apologize and fix the article...there is no exuse for delayed editing in this day of rapid technology.

Good grief!

rest in peace president G.B.Hinckley, a man of god, american media is doing everything they can to make Mitt Romney look bad but they won't succed because there's nothing wrong with him.He gonna be a good president

Romney is not a Christian. He may be a family oriented person of fine character and behavior but he is also an uncritical follower of a 19th. century frontier polygamist cult leader who was as flakey and heretical as David Kouresh or Jim Jones ever were. This is a very serious flaw in discernment and judgement.

I can't believe some of you stoop so low as to use this sad news as a forum to attack The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? If you are using this to point out religious bigotry, shame on you, you are of the Devil.

People say Mormons aren't Christians, because Mormons did not break away from the Catholic church as other protestant churches did. Mormons believe that priesthood authority of the Church of Jesus Christ was lost after the apostles were killed and there was a period of apostacy and that priesthood authority was restored in the 1800's by Jesus Christ through a prophet. Thus the name, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Thak you President Hinckley for what you
gave me and my family. By giving us the opportunity to be members of your church, for the blessings this has brought into our lives, for the healing that has taken place. Thank you for the the owsome leader that you were.
Thank you for the guidance and leadership ;you provided for this church.
Thank you for the Christ Like exaple that you set for us.
Thank you for teaching us to always follow our savior in all we do, think,
say and are.
Thank you.............................

I would like to extend my sympathy to the followers and Family of their loss of the Great Leader of their Church. I would like to extend my sympathy to the Romney Family as well. I respect all good men who lead people to the right paths of life. We have not seen much of that in this present Administration. God Bless Mr. Hinckley soul.

Brian,

I find you funny, you represent the many bigoted people in this country who just reply to the idiotic comments of their Pastor or Preacher.

Ask yourself this would your Pastor do what he does if he did not get paid to do it? The answer is NO he would not.

Why does he dislike those who truly believe in Christ (Mormons) well every time one of his members joins and fallows a living prophet then he loses a little more money.

Where as you are slandering the name of a real Man who believe in Christ his whole live and devoted it to serving him and ALL of his children.

"This Cult" is the first one in to help in any situation around the world, just ask those in New Orleans. We send more supplies, food, clothing, money when needed than anyone else, just look it up.

We take it literally to feed the hungry, cloth the naked, .... what have you personally done, nothing.

But thank you for identifying yourself for what you are, a Bigot!!!!!

Well, thank you CNN for reminding us all that the Church of Latter Day Saints is also known as the Mormon Church. It is clear this article is not about the death of the LSD president but a reminder that Mitt Romney is Mormon. I am not Mormon and love CNN, so don't tun me off with this kind of tactic.

I too was surpirsed by the lack of coverage so far on the death of President Hinckley. He traveled the world making it a better place where ever he went. I am disappointed that CNN has reduced the special life of a great man to the thoughts of a polical bite for a member of the church running for office. I hope this will quickly be corrected. Gordon B Hinckley was a world leader that will be missed and his teachings and love for the Savior Jesus Christ will l go on and on

Thank you Gordon B Hinckley for all that you have done to make this world a better place for us all. We will remember you forever.

The world has lost a great man, no matter what your religious convictions. President Hinckley worked his entire life to spread the message of the Mormon faith in order to help the world to understand this religion better. Judging from a few of the comments posted here, he certainly failed to reach some people. Shame on anyone who posts derrogatory comments toward the Mormon faith in response to this article. You think you are Christians, how about showing love for your neighbors, especially in this time of loss.

President Hinckley brought people together from all over the world. He taught that we should all love and respect one another and live lives similar to that of the Savior. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. We love you, President Hinckley, and thank you for all you have done for us.

John in WI, I think it's a great sentiment to just "believe" in Jesus and all is well but what about Satan himself? Does he not believe in Jesus Christ or is he spending all of this effort fighting against someone he doesn't believe in? Listen to reason, perhaps the "works" that mormons believe in isn't showing up to the office everyday, but it actually means you need to repent and try to live in a way that Jesus would have you live. Please read the Bible James 2: 19 – 21, it may serve you well...

Alexander Marquardt's ignorant or purposeful misstatment of the name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the above artical is the last straw for me. I have used CNN as my home page on both work and home computers for the past four years. This kind of carelessness tells me I need to switch to a new and more accurate news network.

As one priveledged to have known him in person it's a sad and somber day, but a great one for him as he missed his wife so much since her death.

I like the foxnews story about him a lot better, rather than the spitirtual leader of 6 millions americans getting a back page with the words Jesus Christ left out of the church name; they actually talk about Gordon Hinkley and what he's done with quotes from others. It's also on the front page.

It's sad that media bias seems to try to hide some stories. This was front page news in Utah and the rest of the west, impotant to many americans, and cnn places "chips could soon replace rats in labs" on the front page and this hiden in political section.

I'll miss president Hinkley, if anyone wants a good story about who he was and what he did check out foxnews.

We love Gordon B Hinckley. He truly lived like a follower of Christ. He respected everyone.

President Hinckley was my hero. He made a world of difference and will be sorely missed.

We loved President Hinckley. He was a great man who devoted his life to Jesus Christ. He set an amazing example of Christian living in his personal and public life. He has touched the lives of so many throughout the world. The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints was blessed to have him at its head for so many years.

Ignorance is not strength remember that!

OGDEN. Thank-you for your kind remarks. It is so nice that some people have enough respect to keep this blog peaceful and respectful in a time of mourning. You are a true example to Christianity and kindness. Thank-you.

OK, the writer made a mistake on the name of the church. I don't think it was intentional. Let's do as President Hinckley would have done and give him the benefit of the doubt. He would have gently corrected Mr. Marquardt, smiled, and gone on with making the world a better place.

How can any of you self righteous Christians come onto this board and start trying to rip apart the Mormon faith and calling us Cultists. At least we know why we have comandments and rules that Jesus the Christ gave unto us. At least our religion follows a logical strain, if you do have a belief in God.

Gordon B. Hinckley, a great man, great leader, great husband and father.

The prophet will be missed he served with such humility always. I liked that pres. Hinckley always was surprised to be alive at every conference, he could always make me smile and wake up to hear his message. viva el propheta

I know more than I ever wanted to know about self-serving, greedy, land grabbing MORMONS than I ever wanted to know. If anyone is familiar with their manner of functioning they would be scared to death if Romney is elected.
Big deal that they got the exact name wrong. A mormon is a mormon is a morman!

It is the ignorance of people like Mr. Marquardt that cause the ignorance of others. Please correct the mistake and add in the Savior's name. We believe in JESUS CHRIST. How could this not be more clear??

this is not news.....

why is this newsworthy CNN should do an anti-endorsement of Romney like some liberal newspapers have and then carry on these nefarious activities which includes parsing his comments unfavourably, making cheap-shots taken by Huckabee, protecting outright lies and bullying behaviour of McCain and even worse fanning fers/apprehension about his religion in conceited ways.

Shame on CNN. If you want to be a propaganda machine – have the courage to do it openly.

I am sorry for the people who follow the precepts of the Thcurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their profound loss.

My prayers are with all of you.

Why is that alot of people refer to the Mormon Church as a "cult" ?

Prayers and thoughts go out to the Hinckley family. Gordon B. Hinckley was an amazing man who reached out to people of all faiths around the world. He is known in many of the highest circles and has received many awards because of his tireless work in behalf of the people of the world.

He was loved by the members of the LDS church for his humor, his tireless efforts to do good among all people, his warmth and sincerity, and his leadership.

Gordon B Hinckley often spoke of the 6 Be's.

Be Grateful
Be Smart
Be Clean
Be True
Be Humble
Be Prayerful

All Christians should express sadness when ever anyone dies who believes that their own works will gain them a place in eternity.

All Christian should rejoice when someone who believe dies that Jesus Christ paid the price "once and for all" for all their sins and has prepared a place for them in eternity.

Unfortunately many members of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" believe there own actions dictate where they will spend eternity, and reject Jesus Christ's prefect sacrifice on Calvary as an atonement for all sins.

This is why many Christians say "Mormons are not Christians"

OH MORMON...... I thought Mitt was a MORON.... my bad!

Mr. Marquardt;
It is a noteworthy enough error to request that you publish a reprint using the correct name of the church over which Gordon B. Hinckley presided.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Wow, CNN, you are pathetic. You get the name wrong, and this is the only place you mention Hinckley.

To members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:

It is my hope that all Americans will pause from the politics of the day and offer our deepest sympathies to you during this time, and our prayer that you will be comforted and uplifted now and always. My understanding is that he was a tremendous leader and a fine human being. I hope we will take a moment and focus on support and well wishes than partisan politics.

There's no mystery about Mormonism. It's very similar to Islam in so many ways.

Whether or not you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley was a great example of integrity, honesty, humility and selfless. May his legacy live on and his example spread to those who learn about him. He truly was an example one who strove to live a Christ-like life. Thank you, President Hinckley.

amen

Check your AP style guide, Alexander.

Alexander Marquardt,

I also urge you to call the church by its official name: the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jesus Christ is the central figure in our lives. Please don't join the liberal media in removing Him from the name of His church. How would you feel if people went around removing parts of your name 'l'ander Marq't ?

Gordon B. Hinkley will be missed by good people of all faiths. Having met him and watched him over the years, I was always impressed with his friendly and approachable nature. He was always loving and kind- truly an example to us all.

First of all, I am Catholic.
I also find the media to be divisive in how they portray the Mormon faith. In this case they are feeding the bias to clutter the truth. But then, when didn’t the media “spin” news and facts to suit their underlying motives. The truth according to CNN is usually the bias CNN truth. I hope most Americans grew up with the wisdom of our fathers “believe nothing of what you read and half of what you hear" and let your personal values guide your decisions in life.

Way to completely botch the article and not get the name of the church right, CNN.

Once again America confuses the title 'Christian.' Mormons are, while good people, no more Christian than any other cult began by an individual, and not God himself. Ask a Mormon whether Jesus was and is God in the flesh, and you will clearly see they are not truly Christian, even if you do get their name right.

I have never heard of this church. Dear Alexander, did you purposefully leave out something? I guess this is what is referred to as "media bias".

I'm shocked he didn't know him prior to the 2002 Olympics. I thought Romney was from one of the founding Mormon families. I find it fitting for Romney to pay tribute, it's only right.

I don't agree with Mormonism or Republicanism but I respect Romney's position on both. I think he is true to both.

Kris in AL k

if anyone wants to know about Mormonism- they can just stay at home- Mormons will be knocking on your door soon!

CNN Quote.........his faith... remains a mystery for some Americans. I guess if those people cant google LDS or Mormon and read what it says, or ask one of the millions of LDS members in the USA or stop one of the thousands of missionaries who are all over this country....lol. CNN makes me laugh. Do they own a dictionary and can they look up the word "mystery". There are fewer mysteries in the LDS doctrine than other Christian sects, if you actually use the proper definition of mystery.

It is the media to mess up the things. Hello! Do you research before you write, be responsible to what you write. Thank you very much.

Everyone who had encounters with the Gordon B. Hinckley, Mormon or not, endeared him. His impact on the world is incredible.

I agree. Thank you.

He will be greatly missed.

condolences to you Mormons. Gordon B Hinkley was a wonderful person who was honored by President Bush for his lifelong service to people. His wit will be missed as well as his smile. God Bless you and rest in peace.

Funny how the media does this...

Any American who needs to know more about the "mormons" can go to LDS.ORG.

Dear Alexander Marquardt,

I would appreciate it if you used the correct name of the church in this article. Gordon B. Hinckley was the president of The Curch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please refer to the following site, the Church's style guide for using it's name correctly, when refering to this church in the future:
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/style-guide.
Thank You

It is The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, not the Church of Latter-day Saints. No wonder you all don't think of Mormons as Christian - you keep taking the Savior's name out of the church's official name! You're the media - do your research please.

True, this is very sad news we have learned. He will be missed. He was a very loving and caring man to everyone.

If I may correct you....and with all due respect...the name of our church is: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....not the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Thank you,
Marie

Please, everyone....do not make any political statements on this particular article. Would not be very useful.

My family loved Pres. Hinckley as well. He was our prophet, our leader. His testimony of Christ and the Christ-like actions he performed, were a beacon of light and hope to this world. He will be sorely missed.
Harrington Family

...and people think he's not going to drag our country down? OPEN your eyes, people. This just goes how in deep he is with the mormons. Do we really want a leader that will encourage multiple marriages and think that he is on a course to become a god? I want a GOOD REPBULICAN PRESIDENT....not a new god.

It is a somber day for those who looked to President Hinckley as a great leader and man of God. He embodied Mormon and American values with dignity and flair. If Gov. Romney were to lead our nation by the same fundamental precepts that won Mr. Hinckley so much respect among people in and out of his church, internationally, then I believe we as a nation would thrive in the coming years.

We love you President Gordon B. Hinkley!!! A man of 'All Seasons'

It is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The author did not use the correct name.

Will Romney become a polygamous god in the future. If so, whats up with that?

It's The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. What is the Church of Latter-Day Saints?