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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
More of one mans opinion
By Tracy
As I read this book, it was apparent to me that this individual had previously been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As I read I could see that he had not looked at the spirit of the religion but only the facts as he viewed them. He has given some good examples of the organization of the church, but has failed to look deep into the true lifestyle and dedication of the members. He fails to see the many acts of kindness and charity that is performed by thousands of church members regularly. He also has failed to explain that none of the commitments made by the members are forced on them but volunteer to perform their duties graciously and freely. He tends to make the reader believe that every member seeks for power in the hiearchy of the Priesthood. Little does he understand the heavy responsibilities that come with those callings and that none of those callings come with any pay or recompense, other than the joy and pleasure of service. If someone truly wants to know the truth about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They would be better off going to the source. Not to this author. He not only has some sort of dislike to the church but also to a good God fearing man like Mitt Romney
C. Tracy Boster
26 of 37 people found the following review helpful.An Unmitigated Hatchet Job
By Anne Wingate
Mitt Romney and the Mormon Church: Questions - Kindle
This book was disgusting to read. I am an adult convert to the LDS (Mormon) Church. I have a Ph.D. and a tested IQ of over 170. I studied the Church intensely and extensively before I became a member. This book deliberately lies, quotes out of context, misquotes, and quotes people who have broken their sworn word in order to "prove" that Mitt Romney will keep Temple promises in order to bring the entire United States under the law of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The author is obviously unaware that one of the Articles of Faith, written by Joseph Smith and never tampered with by anyone, says, "We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law." In other words, nothing that anybody swears in the Temple excuses them from obeying the law of the land. As an ordained but not standing Bishop, Governor Romney is bound by the Articles of Faith and has no more authority in the Church than my husband, who also is a High Priest, does.
Jesus said, "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's."
There is no conflict between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Constitution and laws of the United States. In fact, Doctrine and Covenants 134 emphasizes the responsibility of every Mormon to uphold the laws and constitutions of their respective countries, "holding sacred the freedom of conscience. . . . that to the laws all men show respect and deference. . . human laws being instituted for the express purpose of regulating our interests as individuals and nations, between man and man ...." In particular, D&C 134:9 says, "We do not believe it just to mingle religious influence with civil government ...." That clause alone does away with the entire argument of this book.
We as Mormons take part in government and election to the limit of the law, and there we stop. Every election year, a letter from the First Presidency is read from the pulpit, reminding people that the Church takes no part in electing candidates, and that no Church resources are to be used for any political candidacy, including membership lists that are distributed in every congregation so that members can reach each other. The LDS Church does take part in moral disputes which result in elections, but so do most other churches. Frequently we side with the Catholic Church and frequently with the Evangelical movement, which denies that we are Christians.
If Governor Romney's desire were to bring the country under LDS law, which he could not do if he wanted to, he would be forbidden by that Article of Faith and Doctrine and Covenants, and would be roundly chastised by the President of the Church for making such a attempt. If he were driven by such a desire, would the so-called "White Horse Prophecy" be so often quoted by others (not by himself) to refer to him, why would it say that a Mormon will save the Constitution, which is hanging by a thread? Judging from the number of people who want to do away with it and who do ignore its provisions regularly and get away with it, if the White Horse Prophecy is legitimate, which I doubt, there is a possibility that Romney may be its fulfillment, but if so, he will be saving the United States, not harming it.
There are churches which are predominantly Liberal and churches which are predominantly conservative. The LDS Church is indeed, in the United States, predominantly conservative, but by no means is it all so. We know a good many "Mormons" who are good Democrats. During the 27 years I have lived in Utah, there has been no mayor of Salt Lake City who was a Mormon. That sounds not like a theocracy. The liquor stores are state-run. You can buy coffee, tea, and alcohol in some businesses owned by Mormons, and coffee and tea in some businesses owned by the Corporation of the President, which by the way DOES pay the same taxes as would be paid by secular businesses in the same field.
There is no reason to fear that Governor Romney's religion would in any way mitigate against his being a good President. This Church does not preach hate sermons against the United States or any citizens thereof, whereas the church that President Obama went to before he became President of the United States, regularly preached hate-filled sermons against all white people.
We personally have Hispanic, Black, and Oriental friends, some of them very close friends whom we have helped out of jams and who have helped us out of jams. I joined the Church after the Black men were given the Priesthood, and I have met only one member, in Texas, who considered that a wrong thing to do. Although there is racism in the Church, as there is in any organization, there is no racism in Church policy.
This book is appalling to all thinking persons. It is a source of hate teaching. It is not true. If I could give it a minus star, I would.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.wikipedia??
By Stephen N
The author cites wikipedia over 10 times. That is pathetic even schools don't allow citing wikipedia. How can one take this slander as fact with these citations? It is merely one mans opinion on the "Mormon" church.
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A brief review of the Mormon corporate empire and the power it holds over high priest and presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whose family has been a part of the Mormon Royalty since the Church's creation.
Voters of every political persuasion who are considering voting for Mitt Romney, and who think his religious convictions are benign, must carefully evaluate his religious beliefs to determine for themselves if that is true, and they have every right to do so.
Voters, who are becoming increasingly concerned about government intrusion into their lives and the loss of their personal freedoms, must ask themselves whether they want to vote for a president who has spent the last 50 years enthusiastically proselytizing for a secret religion that believes its priests have the sacred right to dictate the health, moral, psychological and financial decisions of its members. Is that a mindset they want in their president?
Voters have to honestly ask themselves whether Mitt Romney "shares their religious values" and if not, what those differences will mean to them, their families and their country, should he be elected president.
Voters will have choices other than Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in November. The Green Party and the Libertarian Party will both offer worthy candidates on the ballots of every state. Although it is unlikely their candidates will be successful, these candidates provide an opportunity for voters to vote their consciences, rather than their fears.
If dissatisfied with all candidates, voters retain the power to write in their choice, even if the name is not on the ballot. Protest write-in vote will not be counted, however, is essential that voters demonstrate that the government belongs to the voters who elect it, rather than to those who try to buy elections and hire the People's representatives.
If every qualified voter were to cast a vote of conscience, based upon an intelligent and thoughtful consideration of the qualifications of every candidate, the election of 2012 could very well go down in history. Not because of who was elected, but because of the manner in which the People voted.
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- Published on: 2012-08-22
- Released on: 2012-08-22
- Format: Kindle eBook
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