No Mitt Romney for Vice President Campaign Begins
Conservative leader Paul Weyrich – who endorsed Mitt Romney’s presidential bid – has signed on to an open letter from more than two dozen movement activists to John McCain warning him not to select the former Massachusetts governor as his VP pick if he expects their support.
“If Governor Romney is on your ticket, many social conservative voters will consider their values repudiated by the Republican Party and either stay away from the polls this November or only vote down the ticket,†they write in a message posted online by a political action committee called “Government is Not God.â€
The letter – topped by the headline “NO Mitt†— will run as a print ad in cities visited by McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, beginning with his Arizona stop this weekend.
The group includes supporters of Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee like activists Gary Glenn and Janet Folger, along with conservatives who have long criticized Romney for his past stands on issues like abortion.
John McCain should NOT select Mitt Romney as Vice President. Romney is a self-serving political opportunist who has consistently flip-flopped on issues important to conservatives.
So, is this organized effort to stop Romney a plea to select Mike Huckabee as Vice President?
Probably
But, Huckabee would be another disaster.
John McCain has a full field of GOP Governors from which to choose, including Tim Pawlenty from Minnesota and Mark Sanford from South Carolina. Another choice who is being mentioned is former Ohio Congressman Rob Portman.
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Dennis
I love it!!
Stephen
If this groups efforts truly had the Party/Country’s efforts at heart they would simply call Senator McCain and tell them what they think.
No it is not principle that drives this group, but the fact that Mormons are converting much of their flock.
McCain does not support a marriage ammendment. Was their comment meant to weaken the party nominee? I’m sure we’ll soon be hearing that Romney was really behind this Ad. He wanted to seem a victim right?
McCain would WANT someone who AGREES with his position (if the ads allegations are correct- that there should not be a marriage amendment) but who also has the conservatives pundents rooting for him.
If they wanted to discourage McCain wouldn’t they have emphasised – hey this Guy’s position on the Marriage Amendment is Vastlydifferent from your own.
Barbara
JOHN MCCAIN DO NOT PICK ROMNEY FOR VP! There is a reason Pat Robinson and other Christian religious leaders/groups are going with Rudi Giuliani and Fred Thompson for president and NOT Romney. Read “Is the Mormon My Brother-Discerning the Differences Between Mormonism and Christianity. by James R. White on Amazon.com. It cites a religious question and then answers it using a table/verse out of the Christian bible and then answers the same question by the Mormon table verse out of their Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Mormon or the writings of Joseph Smith.
Mormons are NOT CHRISTIANS.
This is an exact IN SUMMARY from JUST ONE chapter out of this book on page 24. No chapter/verse are used since they were already mentioned in the chapter and this is a summary.
“Official Mormon teaching is clear. God and man are of the same species. The difference between them is a matter of exaltation and progression over eons of time. God was once a man, a mortal, just as we are. He lived on another planet in a condition very similar to ours, and gained exaltation on the same principles that are made available to men today. The worthy Mormon man who is sealed for time and eternity to his wife in the LDS temple and who continues to be faithful to the end in obedience to gospel ordinances and principals, will be exalted, in due time, to the status of a god. He will have “eternal increase,” beget spirit children, and be worshipped as a god and creator of other worlds. In those worlds he will raise up his spirit children so that they too, might become exalted. This is the eternal law of progression, the concept of exaltation to godhood and as we have seen over and over, in Mormonism this is the gospel. That this is the LDS teaching cannot possible be doubted. Now we will respond to this viewpoint by presenting from the Scriptures the Christian doctrine of God. We do not enter here primarily upon issues such as the Trinity, the person of Christ, or the relationship between the divine Persons. There is a simple reason for this: it is a major mistake to think that what separates Mormonism and Christianity is a matter of perceptions of the Trinity. Instead the fundamental issue is monotheism versus polytheism, one eternal God versus an exalted man. By now this should be plainly seen from the data that has been presented. We err greatly when we attempt to discuss the Trinity in regard to Mormonism without first focusing upon the primary issue. Is there only one true and eternal God? Are we gods in embryo or creatures of the Almighty and Eternal Creator?”
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http://www.carm.org/lds/lds_christian.htm
Mormon theology teaches that god is only one of countless gods, that he used to be a man on another planet, that he became a god by following the laws and ordinances of that god on that world, and that he brought one of his wives to this world with whom he produces spirit children who then inhabit human bodies at birth. The first spirit child to be born was Jesus. Second was Satan, and then we all followed. But, the Bible says that there is only one God (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6,8; 45:5), that God has eternally been God (Psalm 90:2) — which means he was never a man on another planet.
Why is Mormonism a non Christian religion? It is not Christian because it denies that there is only one God, denies the true Gospel, adds works to salvation, denies that Jesus is the uncreated creator, distorts the biblical teaching of the atonement, and undermines the authority and reliability of the Bible.
CARM does not deny that Mormons are good people, that they worship “a” god, that they share common words with Christians, that they help their people, and that they do many good things. But that isn’t what makes someone Christian. Jesus said in Matthew 7:21-23, ” Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name? And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!” (NKJV). Becoming a Christian does not mean belonging to a church, doing good things, or simply believing in God. Being a Christian means that you have trusted in the true God for salvation, in the True Jesus — not the brother of the devil, not the god of Mormonism, not the gospel of Mormonism. Mormonism is false and cannot save anyone.
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‘http://www.leaderu.com/offices/michaeldavis/docs/mormonism/mormonism.html
1. Is the Mormon church a Christian denomination?’ NO. Mormonism is not Christian because it denies some of the essential doctrines of Christianity, including: 1) the deity of Christ, 2) salvation by grace, and 3) the bodily resurrection of Christ. Furthermore, Mormon doctrine contradicts the Christian teaching of monotheism and undermines the authority and reliability of the Bible. The evidence for these statements is documented in section 3 below.
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http://www.irr.org/mit/Is-Mormonism-Christian.html
EXCELLENT WEBSITE
1. IS THERE MORE THAN ONE TRUE GOD?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that there is only one True and Living God and apart from Him there are no other Gods (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; 44:6,8; 45:21,22; 46:9; Mark 12:29-34).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that there are many Gods (Book of Abraham 4:3ff), and that we can become gods and goddesses in the celestial kingdom (Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-20; Gospel Principles, p. 245; Achieving a Celestial Marriage, p. 130). It also teaches that those who achieve godhood will have spirit children who will worship and pray to them, just as we worship and pray to God the Father (Gospel Principles, p. 302).
2. WAS GOD ONCE A MAN LIKE US?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that God is Spirit (John 4:24; 1 Timothy 6:15,16), He is not a man (Numbers 23:19; Hosea 11:9; Romans 1:22, 23), and has always (eternally) existed as God ¡X all powerful, all knowing, and everywhere present (Psalm 90:2; 139:7-10; Isaiah 40:28; Luke 1:37).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that God the Father was once a man like us who progressed to become a God and has a body of flesh and bone (Doctrine and Covenants 130:22; “God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!” from Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 345-347; Gospel Principles, p. 9; Articles of Faith, p. 430; Mormon Doctrine, p. 321). Indeed, the Mormon Church teaches that God himself has a father, and a grandfather, ad infinitum (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 373; Mormon Doctrine, p. 577).
3. ARE JESUS AND SATAN SPIRIT BROTHERS?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that Jesus is the unique Son of God; he has always existed as God, and is co-eternal and co-equal with the Father (John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 14:9; Colossians 2:9). While never less than God, at the appointed time He laid aside the glory He shared with the Father (John 17:4, 5; Philippians 2:6-11) and was made flesh for our salvation; His incarnation was accomplished through being conceived supernaturally by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin (Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:34-35).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that Jesus Christ is our elder brother who progressed to godhood, having first been procreated as a spirit child by Heavenly Father and a heavenly mother; He was later conceived physically through intercourse between Heavenly Father and the virgin Mary (Achieving a Celestial Marriage, p. 129; Mormon Doctrine, pp. 546-547; 742). Mormon doctrine affirms that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers (Gospel Principles, pp. 17-18; Mormon Doctrine, p. 192).
4. IS GOD A TRINITY?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost are not separate Gods or separate beings, but are distinct Persons within the one Triune Godhead. Throughout the New Testament the Son and the Holy Spirit, as well as the Father are separately identified as and act as God (Son: Mark 2:5-12; John 20:28; Philippians 2:10,11; Holy Spirit: Acts 5:3,4; 2 Corinthians 3:17,18; 13:14); yet at the same time the Bible teaches that these three are only one God (see point 1).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate Gods (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 370; Mormon Doctrine, pp. 576-577), and that the Son and Holy Ghost are the literal offspring of Heavenly Father and a celestial wife (Joseph Fielding McConkie, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, vol. 2, p. 649)
5. WAS THE SIN OF ADAM AND EVE A GREAT EVIL OR A GREAT BLESSING?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that the disobedience of our first parents Adam and Eve was a great evil. Through their fall sin entered the world, bringing all human beings under condemnation and death. Thus we are born with a sinful nature, and will be judged for the sins we commit as individuals. (Ezekiel 18:1-20; Romans 5:12-21).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that Adam¡¦s sin was “a necessary step in the plan of life and a great blessing to all of us” (Gospel Principles, p. 33; Book of Mormon ¡X 2 Nephi 2:25; Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 1, pp. 114-115).
6. CAN WE MAKE OURSELVES WORTHY BEFORE GOD?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that apart from the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross we are spiritually “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1,5) and are powerless to save ourselves. By grace alone, apart from self-righteous works, God forgives our sins and makes us worthy to live in His presence (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-6). Our part is only to cling to Christ in heartfelt faith. (However, it is certainly true that without the evidence of changed conduct, a person¡¦s testimony of faith in Christ must be questioned; salvation by grace alone through faith, does not mean we can live as we please ¡X Romans 6:1-4).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that eternal life in the presence of God (which it terms “exaltation in the celestial kingdom”) must be earned through obedience to all the commands of the Mormon Church, including exclusive Mormon temple rituals. Works are a requirement for salvation (entrance into the “celestial kingdom”) ¡X Gospel Principles, p. 303-304; Pearl of Great Price ¡X Third Article of Faith; Mormon Doctrine, pp. 339, 671; Book of Mormon ¡X 2 Nephi 25:23).
7. DOES CHRIST’S ATONING DEATH BENEFIT THOSE WHO REJECT HIM?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that the purpose of the atoning work of Christ on the cross was to provide the complete solution for humankind¡¦s sin problem. However, those who reject God¡¦s grace in this life will have no part in this salvation but are under the judgment of God for eternity (John 3:36; Hebrews 9:27; 1 John 5:11-12).
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that the purpose of the atonement was to bring resurrection and immortality to all people, regardless of whether they receive Christ by faith. Christ¡¦s atonement is only a partial basis for worthiness and eternal life, which also requires obedience to all the commands of the Mormon church, including exclusive Mormon temple rituals (Gospel Principles, pp. 74-75; Mormon Doctrine, p. 669).
8. IS THE BIBLE THE UNIQUE AND FINAL WORD OF GOD?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that the Bible is the unique, final and infallible Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1,2; 2 Peter 1:21) and that it will stand forever (1 Peter 1:23-25). God¡¦s providential preservation of the text of the Bible was marvelously illustrated in the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that the Bible has been corrupted, is missing many “plain and precious parts” and does not contain the fullness of the Gospel (Book of Mormon ¡X 1 Nephi 13:26-29; Doctrines of Salvation, vol. 3, pp. 190-191).
9. DID THE EARLY CHURCH FALL INTO TOTAL APOSTASY?
The Bible teaches and orthodox Christians through the ages have believed that the true Church was divinely established by Jesus and could never and will never disappear from the earth (Matthew 16:18; John 15:16; 17:11). Christians acknowledge that there have been times of corruption and apostasy within the Church, but believe there has always been a remnant that held fast to the biblical essentials.
By contrast, the Mormon Church teaches that there was a great and total apostasy of the Church as established by Jesus Christ; this state of apostasy “still prevails except among those who have come to a knowledge of the restored gospel” of the Mormon Church (Gospel Principles, pp. 105-106; Mormon Doctrine, p. 44).
Conclusion: The above points in italics constitute the common gospel believed by all orthodox Christians through the ages regardless of denominational labels. On the other hand, some new religions such as Mormonism claim to be Christian, but accept as Scripture writings outside of the Bible, teach doctrines that contradict the Bible, and hold to beliefs completely foreign to the teachings of Jesus and His apostles.
Mormons share with orthodox Christians some important moral precepts from the Bible. However, the above points are examples of the many fundamental and irreconcilable differences between historic, biblical Christianity and Mormonism. While these differences do not keep us from being friendly with Mormons, we cannot consider them brothers and sisters in Christ. The Bible specifically warns of false prophets who will teach “another gospel” centered around “another Jesus,” and witnessed to by “another spirit” (2 Corinthians 11:4,13-15; Galatians 1:6-9). Based on the evidence presented above, we believe Mormonism represents just such a counterfeit gospel.
It has been pointed out that if one claimed to be a Mormon but denied all the basic tenets of Mormonism ¡X that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, that the Book of Mormon is true and divinely inspired, that god was once a man who progressed to godhood through keeping the laws and ordinances of the Mormon Church, and that the Mormon Church was divinely established ¡X the Mormon Church would reject such a person¡¦s claim to being a Latter-day Saint. One cannot fairly call oneself a Mormon if one does not believe the fundamental doctrines taught by the Mormon Church. By the same token, if the Mormon Church does not hold to even the basic biblical truths believed by the greater Christian community down through the ages, how can Christians reasonably be expected to accept Mormonism as authentic Christianity?
If the Mormon Church believes it is the only true Christian Church, it should not attempt to publicly present itself as a part of a broader Christian community. Instead it should tell the world openly that those who claim to be orthodox Christians are not really Christians at all, and that the Mormon Church is the only true Christian Church. This in fact is what it teaches privately, but not publicly.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________Statements of 5 Christian Denominations on Mormonism
Christian churches teach belief in God as an eternal, self-existent, immortal being, unfettered by corporeal limitations and unchanging in both character and nature. In recent years, several Christian denominations have made studies of Mormon teaching and come to the conclusion that there are irreconcilable differences between LDS doctrine and Christian beliefs based on the Bible.
„h Statement of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
„h Statement of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
„h Statement of the Roman Catholic Church
„h Statement of the Southern Baptist Convention
„h Statement of the United Methodist Church
These differences in what Mormon’s believe versus what Christian’s believe should be known BEFORE the republican nomination and before the presidential elections because if Romney gets the nomination, do you believe for a minute, these differences won’t surface. It is not enough to believe in Jesus Christ and the bible. To be a Christian you need only ONE BOOK and ONE UNCHANGING GOD. Mormons updated the bible with their Book of Doctrine and Covenants and Book of Mormon and believe God changes as he is involved in the same exaltation process as a normal man is on earth and indeed He was a normal man on earth (or some other planet as their are many) at one time. Think of exaltation as a ladder. Improving and getting better even God until you are a god just as God was once a mortal man.
PC
The Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. “And how be it my church save it be called in my name?†(3 Ne. 27:7–8; italics added.) Mormons are Christians or they would not have the name of Christ in the name of their church. By their fruits ye shall know them. you anti Mormons are angry because we are converting your flocks to the true and living church…..live with it!!
Concerned conservative
I am saddened by the republican party’s inability to realize Mitt Romney’s value in the conservative and Christian base. This man is not a flip-flopper. He has always held pro-choice beliefs and as evidenced by his personal life is a stalwart of traditional marriage. I wish people would open their eyes to this. His ascent in politics was through a period of time when the liberal base routinely held sway over a politian’s fate- as they still do in some respects. During 1994 they badgered and cornered him with him with inquisition- like interrogation. The best he could do for political survival was maintain his own personal observance of the santity of life, but acknowledge the precedence of Roe v Wade. He included gays only in the broader context of inclusion- which all Christians should- allow them to work, contribute etc. By doing so he upheld common Christian beliefs. The innuendo that he made a back street deal with the Log Cabin Republicans is a fabrication and totally false. Stop making the claim that he initiated the $ 50 abortion health benefit. His real accomplishmnet was getting every single person in Massachusets on health insurance. It was the activist judges in MA that made him include a $ 50 benefit for abortion- a draconian bargain he had to make to get the MA citizens on health insurance. The good here far outweighs the bad. I remember clearly for 2 years that he railed against the Massachusetts judical branch against their imposing gay marriage on the legislature- and the people. Whatever he did to allow the ‘marriages’ was what was imposed upon him BY LAW. And he verbally- continually verbally made his own position quite clear. That marriage should be between one man and one woman. I am so outraged by his mistreatment since this whole election started- I could scream. He has always tried to fight the good fight and do the right thing.Read about his accomplishments and life story. He has reached out warmly to Christians- but we have not reached out in return. Yes, he made millions in the private sector- and he just spent 35 million of it trying to give it back to the people and change this country for the better. He is a public servant. John McCain will probably – sadly- not pick him for VP. He’ll probably pick Mr. dealmaker- Charlie Christ- who had a big hand in ruining things for Romney in the first place in Florida. We are allowing our religions ( I am a Catholic christian) to obscure our sight of who would promote our conservative causes the best: Mitt Romney! The man was nearly killed by a priest in that near-fatal auto accident when he was a Mormon missionary in France in his youth. You don’t see him railing against Catholics- he’s probably forgiven him. Listen to the massage and see the long view of his accomplishments and the strength of his character. And lastly- just remember- when Jesus said ” not everybody who sayeth Lord, Lord, will be accepted into heaven “- he was actually talking about our deeds vs the emptiness of our words- also remember that applies to us Christians!!!!! Especially us! Also Jesus also said- “I have sheep of other folds”. Yes- we should always teach our children of the true faith- but Mormons feel their faith is true. And they adhere to true christian principles. I am glad John McCain’s time is coming. It is good that our nation is finally giving the respect to Vietnam vets that is due. I believe John deserves this nomination and the presidency. But we are doing ourselves a vast disservice by not allowing Mitt Romney to have the presidency later on- it is HE that will bring about the marriage amendment finally and repeal roe- v wade. He’s a right wing conservative. McCain is like Schwartzenegger- passing off the responsibility to the states. Huckabee is a true Christian – but has lacked judgement and is big government like the liberals. Please continue to support Mitt Romney.
Bruce
From most of the comments it looks like it is all about Mitt Romney’s religion that this effort to attempt to influence John McCain to not choose Mitt Romney as his V.P. The entire reasons given in the ad are just a smokescreen used to cover up the dispicable truth of what you are really up to. Here is an excellent website to see what The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints really believe. http://www.mormon.org/
Mitt Romney would do more good for this country than anyone else who has any Political ambitions whatsoever. What you are doing is very shameful and May The Lord expose you for who you really are.
Linda
if you want to see the whole state of Utah turn blue, put Mike Huckabee on the ticket with McCain. Huckabee is nothing more than a back stabbing, brown noser hypocrite that can’t see the beam in his own eye. Discrimination is alive and well in the United States. Romney is the only person that can save this country from itself.
Dave
Some of those commenting tend to simplify Mormon beliefs and fail to see the common ground that exists in all Christian congregations – that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world. Nevertheless, there are differences among all Christian denominations and Mormons are no exception. Mormons do have some distinctive beliefs, but everything has a Biblical foundation. For instance:
Many claim that Mormons are not Christians. They state this for two reasons: we believe God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost are separate beings; and because we believe Jesus has a physical body. We believe God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost are separate beings because Christ taught us to pray to God; because God’s voice was heard from heaven when Christ was transfigured (Matt 17:5); because Jesus prayed to God while on the cross; because God did not say “behold this is my beloved me”; and because Stephen had a vision of God and Jesus standing on his right side (Acts 7:55). We also believe Christ has a resurrected body. He said in Luke 24:39 “Handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.” In our view, if Christ does not have a body, then he was not resurrected. If Christ was not ressurrected, we could not be resurrected either and religion would have no point since there could be no afterlife.
Some criticize other beliefs, but they seem to ignore what is said in Ps 82:6; Matt 5:48; John 10:34; Acts 17:29; Rom 8:17; Gal 4:7; Eph 4:13, etc.
Mormons do believe that an apostasy occurred within the early Christian church after Christ died and the apostles were killed and imprisoned. In our view, the Bible states that this would occur. See Amos 8:11, 1 Corinthians 11:18; 2 Tim 1:15; 2 Tim 2:18; 2 Thes 2:3. The book Lost Christianities, written by a non-Mormon Christian scholar, seems to support this view. Martin Luther stated that “Christianity has ceased to exist among those who should have preserved it.” John Wesley stated that Christians had lost the gifts of the spirit. Many of the other great reformers made similar comments.
The Bible predicted a restoration would take place. See Act 3:21; Isa 11:11; Isa 29:14; Dan 2:44; Matt 17:1; Eph 1:10. Roger Williams also noted that “There is no regularly constituted church on earth, nor any person authorized to administer any church ordinance here; nor can therebe until new apostles are sent by the Great Head of the Church for whose coming I am waiting.”
Mormons do believe that God appeared to Joseph Smith. Of course, many will ridicule this belief. However, there is no doubt that diety did appear to Moses and many others in the Bible. Why is this not possible today? In our view, our world needs revelation more than ever. Amos 3:7 states “surely the Lord God will do nothing save he revealeth his secrets to his servants the prophets.”
In short, many people dislike the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interestingly, the Church that Christ established was regarded to be a sect, and “everywhere it was spoken against” (Acts 28:22).
Dave
Without trying to attack Barbara, I would point out that many Christian scholars have pointed out that the Bible is missing some important writings (see the book Lost Scriptures).
val216
You all are a bunch of clowns on this blog site. Playing nic nac games with religion and Mitt Romney. Romney never once pushed his religion on others during his primary run for president. A little less time on these ridiculous blog sites and a little more time evaluating the facts about Mitt Romney will reveal a genuine, honest, intelligent, conservative, and wise man that makes a great pic for the VP spot. All you clowns wasting your energy on explaining why or why not Mitt Romney is Christian would do better to putting that energy in studying the facts. This whole garbage about Christian or non Christian is shameful. This christian or non-christian stuff is worse than a racist because it tries to segregate and isolate a man on something deeper than skin color….what’s in his heart and what he honestly believes to be truth. This country is based on freedom of religion…so don’t hate a man for his religion. I followed the primaries quite closely and I never once heard Mitt Romney preaching his religion to others on the campaign like Huckabee. This is a man that knows how to seperate church and state. I have no bias for or against Romney but, I believe that he would make a great pick for VP for the Republicans.