A New American Holy War

Do you think that Christians try to "Take back America for Christ" because it is fun? We are constantly ridiculed by a liberal press and an agnostic world. The reason we hope to "win" people for Christ is because we care about them. We honestly believe that Christ is the one and only way to receive eternal life. We would be remiss to not tell others about Him and let them spend an eternity in hell.-Terry Foote

A candidate???s faith may not matter to some, but if issues of faith are going to be discussed in the news, it is worthwhile to make some clarifying distinctions.

Mormonism is a cult, if you define cult as "Any religious group that deviates from orthodox teachings of historic Christianity, while claiming to be "true Christians" by way of some special revelation or privilege". There are many cults out there, Mormonism being one.

Christians and Mormons worship two DIFFERENT Gods.

Here are a few differences between what Christians and Mormons believe:
1Mormon ??? God was once a man like us.
1Christian ??? God was, is, and always will be God.

2Mormon ??? Many Gods, an unknown number of them
2Christian ??? One God. Isaiah 44 ???I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God???Is there a God beside me? Yea, there is no God; I know not any.???

3Mormon ??? Salvation by grace AND works 2 Nephi 25:23
3Christian ??? Salvation by faith alone. Many verses, one example Ephesians 2:8-9

4Mormon ??? Men become Gods, have a marriage and children in Heaven
4Christian ??? ???Men become Gods??? is blasphemy. Jesus said we will be neither married nor given in marriage in Heaven. Matthew 22:29-30

Mormons and Christians worship a different Jesus as well:

The Jesus of the Bible: Co-Eternal with God, without beginning or end.

The Jesus of Mormonism: Created by a God, who was himself also created. At one time this Jesus was not, then, having been created by God, became. This Jesus is thus less than God.

Each religion has a different Jesus, and a different God. One is Christian while the other is clearly not.

Why has no journalist reported on the fact that both Huckabee and Romney view non-believers as UNAMERICAN? Both of these candidates write off 30+ million patriotic Americans because they don't share the candidate's religious beliefs. Both of these men are laughable candidates for the highest office in the land. Both misrepresent The Constitution, the Founders, and the secular foundations of our society to pander to the conservative base. Neither men are fit to be president.

Religion, just as moral character, is of significant concern for voters in the election. With this is mind, it must be understood that Mormons are not Christians, and Evangelicals do not celebrate Christ in the same sense that Evangelicals do. This must be recognized. No, we are not a theocratic society, but our constitution is based on the ideals and laws that the Almighty laid down. ..........just like everyone is saying happy holidays right now, but it is the music celbrating the birth of our Christ in the background of everystore or eatery. You cannot escape the Truth and the light.

Kudos to angelus1967 and shaftels2do. I agree wholeheartedly with your posts. Someday we will look back on Christian mythology of today and laugh to ourselves, just as we laugh at the superstitions of the ancestors of Christians, who worshipped Thor (Vikings), Zeus (Romans), or the elemental forces of nature (tribes of modern England).

Once again my opponents have buckled. You now know only a few fraternities run all the political machinery in this country. The connection between BUSH and ROMNEY is ESRA TAFT BENSON. He speaks for all mormons they cannot criticize him. The Mormon president Ezra Taft Benson (considered a prophet by Mormons) was a fan of the John Birch Society.
The Taft is Heusen???s name is because Ezra Taft Benson is a descendent of Alphonso Taft, who along with one of the Russell family started the Order of the Skull and Bones Society. ROMNEY WILL FOLLOW THE BENSON DOCTRINE. RAY FINN I see you went to anger management and have spent all day researching the Taft Family and the rest of the families that control what you vote for. The Mormon president Ezra Taft Benson (considered a prophet by Mormons) was a fan of the John Birch Society.
The Taft is Heusen???s name is because Ezra Taft Benson is a descendent of Alphonso Taft, who along with one of the Russell family started the Order of the Skull and Bones (legally it has been known as Russell Trust). WHile you sleep I am at work protecting you. Mormons are fundamentalist. Look at what BENSON stands for. ROmney thinks he can do what BUSH did. We are seeing through ROMNEY AND GUILLIANI THIS IS WHY HUCKABEE is leading. GUILLIANI IS NOT A CONSERVATIVE AND BASIS HIS WHOLE CANDIDACY ON A DREAM THAT HE CAN BEAT CLINTON. IF OBAMA IS THE CANDIDATE WHAT GOOD IS HIS ARGUMENT.

How do you then explain the current social and cultural persecution of Christians in this country now, as we creep further toward a secular (no God allowed or mentioned in the public square) society? Our kids cannot pray in school, we cannot pray at work, or sports events, can't call a Christmas tree what it is (if secularists want their own holiday let them go create one and leave Christmas alone), can't speak to others about Christ because they may be offended, and just recently people died in a parking lot because some guy decided he hated Christians...but I bet you a billion dollars this would'nt have been included in that hate crimes legislation the democrats are trying to pass to further silence Christian beliefs. Wake up people and open your eyes.

APentecostal:
Read "Please Don't Wish Me a Merry Christmas" by Stephen M. Feldman. It will help you.

I am not a Christian. I don't want to be a Christian. That doesn't mean I'm angry. Nor am I anti-Christian. Live and let live.

But, I understand that you will never open your eyes. I am thinking back to my Baptist youth now. Your priests tell you that the Devil will tempt you away from "Christ" in many eloquent and subtle ways. So, as far as you are concerned, I could simply be his mouthpeice! The perfect delusion, I must say. No wonder the Church was able to keep the masses convinced that Sun orbitted the Earth and that the Earth is 6000 years old inspite of the incontrovertible evidence to the contrary. The scientific and historical facts are the work of the Devil! Don't believe them, they say. LOL...

You know, I have read this article twice. I must applaud Jon Meacham. Well done. Your personal commentary and undo influence underlining the verbiage from Mitt Romney's evasive maneuvers about his religion and belief left me to even wonder what our influence and responsibility should be to each other when it comes down to information? Should the information we share be given to persuade or to inform? Should our "personal convictions" be our guide or our cross? Interesting! The one issue I must comment on is this: It was stated in your article that Mitt Romney "would have been on safer ground??? had he stated or defended ???American???s religious traditions as largely free and that America's religious traditions should fight for the freedom of all, if only out of self-interest". What I gathered from that statement is our internal moral compass should guide what we fight for. The truth is, our ethical code is what guides us. It is the foundation we use to choose our faith, our behaviors and most of all our choices in whom we support, politically and spiritually. Even though, Romney did not make his ethical code more defined or expressed, I hope that his actions as a leader will. Remember, he does have a record we can view and scrutinize.
Signed,
A person who wants to be known as A Latter Day Saint