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Originally Posted by Lioness  I think many people's biggest reservation about Mitt Romney is his religion. they say that Mormonism is a cult, not a true religion. And even though it's been abolished, Mormonism is still associated with polygamy.
From what I've read of the founder, I think he was a fraud. It seems to me he just made it up as he went along, claiming to have divine visions. |
It's possible he was a fraud. It is also possible he really did have visions. Lots of people have visions, even today. Not all of them are accurate translations of reality as we know it.
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Originally Posted by Lioness But, as I understand it, the church now is basically like another denomination of Christianity. |
It has always been another denomination of Christianity. Mormons believe Jesus died for their sins, and always have. To me, that's equals some version of Christianity.
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Originally Posted by Lioness Do you think it's a legitimate religion? Would you have a problem with a president who subscribes to this faith? |
Well, there are stranger beliefs that are considered "legitimate religions" so I can't think of any good reason why it wouldn't be one too. As for a president who subscribes to this faith? I would prefer a president who wasn't into organized religion, personally. But if I had to choose between a series of individuals that were, one would not be better than another.