Category Archives: Mitt Romney

Not the Christ of Whom I Speak

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Associated Press reported Tuesday on Mitt Romney’s visit to South Carolina, a “Bible Belt state” where “a few Republicans expressed deep reservations about backing a Mormon.” Mr. Romney isn’t really concerned about that, believing people recognize they will be … Continue reading →

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Earnest People of Faith

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

by Sharon Deseret Morning News journalist Jerry Johnston recently devoted his column to supporting LDS presidential hopeful Mitt Romney with “Be willing to vote for a believer.” The gist of the article was a challenge to those of the “Religious … Continue reading →

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Mormonism Now and Then

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

There’s almost nothing in the news these days about Mormonism that isn’t primarily about Mitt Romney. But usually buried somewhere in these articles is at least a short statement about the religion Mr. Romney embraces. This week an article appeared … Continue reading →

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LDS Church Public Education Campaign

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

An article posted today on the American Spectator’s web site suggests that the LDS Church is worried about the publicity Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign may bring to the Church. “Mormonism in the Spotlight” says, The Salt Lake City-based Church of … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney and Mormonism

Posted on December 13, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

There’s a new video produced by JesusNotJoseph.com available for online viewing: “Mitt Romney and Mormonism.” The introduction states, [Mitt] Romney is a Mormon Republican who’d like to be the next president. People are asking the question: Will his religion affect … Continue reading →

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Mormonism in the News

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

There’s been lots in the news lately about Mormonism; mostly related to Mitt Romney’s suitability as a presidential candidate in 2008. But there are some other tidbits that have cropped up as well. If you’re interested, here’s a run down … Continue reading →

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Mormon Church and Romney Politics

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

by Sharon It’s all over today’s news. Yesterday the Boston Globe reported that the Mitt Romney camp consulted with Mormon leaders to “map out plans for a nationwide network of Mormon supporters to help Romney capture the presidency in 2008.” … Continue reading →

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American Bigotry Toward Mormons

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

It’s been in the news a lot these past months. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney may seek the Republican nomination for President of the United States. But he has a huge hurdle to overcome: his membership in The Church of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Mormon Politics and Big Love

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

I have been naive. I thought the disdain of the LDS Church toward the HBO series Big Love was due to concern for the image of the Church (see last Friday’s blog, Fundamentalist Mormons and Big Love). But The Guardian … Continue reading →

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