 New York Daily News | Will Mormons' racial history be a problem for Mitt Romney? Washington Post (blog) “Mormons, they're prejudiced against blacks,” Perkins recalls being told. Until 1978, the LDS church banned men of African descent from its priesthood, a position open to nearly all Mormon males and the gateway to sacramental and leadership roles. The Mormon plot that wasn't Book is fresh introduction to Mormonism Romney saddled by Mormon church's refusal to fully repudiate its racist past |
Entries from January 2012 ↓
Will Mormons’ racial history be a problem for Mitt Romney? – Washington Post (blog)
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
Ron Paul seeks support from Mormon Voters. – ThyBlackMan
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
 ThyBlackMan | Ron Paul seeks support from Mormon Voters. ThyBlackMan (ThyBlackMan.com) Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is courting Mormon voters in the heavily Mormon populated state of Nevada, as the candidates prepare to shift their focus from Florida to Nevada, which holds its caucus voting on Saturday. Can Ron Paul Get the Mormon Vote? How The Cards Need To Fall For Newt In Nevada In Nevada, Ron Paul's backers are ready for the caucuses |
Why Mitt Romney’s Mormonism Doesn’t Matter – RollingStone.com (blog)
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
 RollingStone.com (blog) | Why Mitt Romney's Mormonism Doesn't Matter RollingStone.com (blog) This year the pundits honk that Romney faces an even more fraught minefield than McCain did, because he is a Mormon – and the Evangelical base of the Republican Party won't vote for a Mormon. The New York Times recently introduced us to R. Phillip ... Study shows Romney's Mormon faith may cost him evangelicals' votes Sen. John McCain: 'Element of anti-Mormonism' in South Carolina vote |
Reader: The Book of Mormon is going to be the hottest ticket this summer…if … – Westword (blog)
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
Reader: The Book of Mormon is going to be the hottest ticket this summer...if ... Westword (blog) 31 2012 at 6:00 AM People are still comparing notes on how long they tried to log on to buy tickets for The Book of Mormon when they were available for a few brief hours on Sunday, January 22. Those who gave up on technology and simply went to the ... |
Special Report: Mormonism besieged by the modern age – Reuters
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
 Reuters Blogs (blog) | Special Report: Mormonism besieged by the modern age Reuters The small group of students, faculty and faithful there to hear Mormon Elder Marlin Jensen were openly troubled about the future of their church, asking hard questions. And Jensen was uncharacteristically frank in acknowledging their concerns. Mormons tackling tough questions in their history Special report – Mormonism besieged by the modern age Pulse of the Pac: Jan. 31 |
A Tale of Two Scriptures: The American Book of Mormon and the Tibetan Book of … – Huffington Post (blog)
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
A Tale of Two Scriptures: The American Book of Mormon and the Tibetan Book of ... Huffington Post (blog) According to the article, one of these differences is scriptural: Mormons revere several scriptures that (other) Christians reject. The most famous of these is The Book of Mormon. The doctrinal differences between the various Protestant denominations ... Book of Mormon, Tibetan Book of the Dead boast similar roots |
Mitt Romney under attack by Obama and Gingrich, being Mormon and more [AM … – Washington Post (blog)
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
Mitt Romney under attack by Obama and Gingrich, being Mormon and more [AM ... Washington Post (blog) By Allen McDuffee “Gov. Cuomo wants to “build a new New York” — but he doesn't want to pay for it. To get billions for construction, he's turning to “public-private partnerships.” Sorry. Just as there's no free lunch, there's no free bridge,” writes ... |
Food storage important to more than Mormons – Deseret News
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
 Deseret News | Food storage important to more than Mormons Deseret News Internet searches led her to the blog "Food Storage Made Easy," operated by Mormon sisters-in-law Julie Weiff and Jodi Moore. Havenwood said she used the blog until she felt confident in her own knowledge. In an email, she summarized her experience: "I ... |
Mitt Romney’s Mormon Values Are His Strongest Point – PolicyMic
January 31st, 2012 — Uncategorized
 PolicyMic | Mitt Romney's Mormon Values Are His Strongest Point PolicyMic Plagued by the thought that John F. Kennedy would be the “Pope's puppet” in the White House in 1960, American voters today have teetered back and forth with the idea of a Mormon taking office in 2012. Mitt Romney has reminded the American public that ... |
Jon Stewart: In The Newt Vs. Mitt Mortal Kombat Battle, ______ Wins – Mediaite
January 30th, 2012 — Uncategorized
 TPM | Jon Stewart: In The Newt Vs. Mitt Mortal Kombat Battle, ______ Wins Mediaite But it was not to last– Romney saw the victory tactic and turned it around on Gingrich, and it was “No more Mr. Nice Mormon” during last Thursday's debate. As with all Mortal Kombat fights, this one ends with the growl of, “Finish Him. Jon Stewart On Florida Primary: 'No More Mr. Nice Mormon' (VIDEO) |