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12-16-2007, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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"Mormonism, Romney, and Race"
Nothing new here, but it's intersting to read it in NRO...
http://corner.nationalreview.com/pos...IyMDRjN2Y5NDI= I don't post the link in hopes of yet another thread on the subject, but as an example of the political conversation that will occur if Romney gets the nomination. |
12-16-2007, 08:33 PM | #2 |
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Too bad I'm not running for president.
When asked if it was wrong I would stand up and shout "Hell yes, it was wrong!" Too bad no one in power is willing to tell the truth. But it will be increasingly uncomfortable for Romney and the apostles to say "no" when asked if the pre-1978 policy was wrong. I would resign by apostleship before faced to say that. |
12-16-2007, 08:41 PM | #3 | |
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AS far as Romney goes, I imagine he is his fathers son and therefor carries a lot of his fathers beliefs. I served in the Detroit area. Romney's father was a man who was very much a supporter of civil rights. I don't remember the details, but remember a Stake Conf. were a black lady was on the stand with Gov. Romney. Someone told me he was not happy about the churches position on the blacks, no so much the priesthood, but the fact we actively avoided proselyting the blacks. There were black members in the Detroit area, but we were told not to actively proselyte. |
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12-16-2007, 08:43 PM | #4 |
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that's like saying he treated his slaves well.
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12-16-2007, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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[QUOTE=MikeWaters;163979]that's like saying he treated his slaves well.[/QUOT
If that was directed to my comments, then I would have to say this is one of another of your dumb ass emotional responses. I was there. I talked to people. I was shocked that a person of Romney's stature would voice open oppostion to what came out of SLC. Don't belittle the man and his opinion when you have nothing but your emotional feelings to base it on. |
12-16-2007, 11:57 PM | #6 | |
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I don't see taking positions publicly is necessary to being courageous.
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12-17-2007, 12:17 AM | #8 |
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12-17-2007, 12:29 AM | #9 | |
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Have you spoken with your local leaders about your concerns?
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12-17-2007, 12:34 AM | #10 | |
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I guess a real test will come if say in Aaronic Priesthood, the former member of the stake presidency is giving the lesson, and the bishopric is sitting there, and I step in and say "excuse me, what you are saying is horse shit. Let me provide you with some facts to help you make up your mind." I think it would be important to say something, because a majority of the boys in my ward are minorities for one. I would say something. Maybe the Lord will inspire my Bishop to have me give a talk on the subject. Lord, it's in your court now. |
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