he didn't (and probably shouldn't) have to make such a big deal about his faith, and the role he believes god plays. but i don't think he has to provide disclaimers each time either. he doesn't have to say each faith is valid, or no faith.

because, basically, he's in a lose lose lose situation here on slog, were he even to keep his mouth closed!

and it is mostly because he is GOP, and for his political views, NOT his religious views.

right? i mean, which complaint here is because he's mormon? none? whereas ALL the religious accusations can be leveled against EVERY other candidate. fortunately for them, however, they do not need to make as big of issue out of it because they are not of a faith that has yet to be elected to the white house.

Mitt Romney a leading contender for President - yes.

The fact that he headed into this topic at all is amazing and shows character and a pit bull player for the race.

You all sound so silly, as if you think he is trying to convince you.

I am an agnostic and find nothing in the Mormon church much worse that the hundreds of other story lines. But, I have know many Mormon families and they seem to be the finest people on the block. It may not be my path for life or many of the SLOG posters, but as churches go, seems to work very well.

They don't do Kool Aid, talk good health practices, and are devoted.

Mormon trashing is so dated, about 1850 I think, when they were driven from the mid west for being anti - slave. The slave trade feared their power in three states as the pre civil war stuff was foaming.

I am gay and resent their homophobia, but would note their men sleep with men quite willingly. Go figure.

The funny, one of my scores had washed his garments with red and so he was wearing a pink silky secret one piecer. He was one very sexy fellow with a big hard on sticking out.