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In reply to the discussion: Rmoney on MTP today: "I will appoint judges who wil overturn Roe v Wade" [View all]WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)It should be a serious part of this debate, and I think the Obama campaign should start using it. Bishop Romney. He's not just a man of faith, he's not just a Mormon, he's a highly placed official of his church. In fact, he's a step above Bishop, he's a Stake President...they answer to him.
This is beyond JFK being a Catholic. This would place him above a priest, somewhere around a Bishop in the church. (It's been a long time since I've been a Catholic, so those of you who still belong, feel free to correct me on this!) Even those that hold to the fantasy that "this is a Christian country" should have a hard time swallowing this. Just for starters, they don't accept Mormons, Catholics, or anyone who doesn't follow their version of The Bible, or for that matter, their version of anything, as Christian.
ALL major religions have some very squirrely beliefs inbedded in them, and while a lot of followers will accept them without question, a larger number will not only question, but will simply live their lives according to what is best for them. For instance, my parents were life-long Catholics, but like the other 98%, they used birth control. They donated what they could, which did not always jibe with what the church wanted. Paul Ryan obviously has no problem with ignoring Christ's teachings on how we treat the poor. But I do think that most people would balk at having a highly placed church official (regardless of the church) heading the government.
Obama should start using Romney's "Bishop" title. What are the rethugs gonna do? Accuse him of being respectful?