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Will Romney’s Secret Service protection hinder Mormon temple visits?
MR says: Ronald Kessler, author of "In the President’s Secret Service," said there’s no way the Secret Service is going to allow Romney to go to the temple alone. "They will get permission and, of course, the church will understand and want him protected. They will go in." Hmm, interesting. Mitt Romney...
Washington Post: Mormon religion a non-issue during the 2012 presidential election
MR says: According to a poll, 40% of Americans don't even know Romney is a Mormon. John G. Turner teaches religious studies at George Mason University, is the author of "Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet,” recently published by Harvard University Press, and a contributor to The Washington Post’s local...
Mitt Romney's candidacy is 'piquing voters' curiosity about Mormons'
MR says: Fall 2012 has seen the highest internet search for the term "Mormon." Whether or not Mitt Romney gets a post-debate "bump" in the polls following Wednesday night's presidential debate with President Barack Obama, his religion is getting a substantial bump in terms of voter curiosity about...
NPR: Both candidates leave God off the campaign trail
Religion used to be everywhere in the presidential elections. George W. Bush courted conservative believers in 2004. In 2008, Sarah Palin excited evangelicals and — unexpectedly — so did Barack Obama. What a difference a few years make. In 2007, then-candidate Obama used evangelical...
Time magazine explores 'The Mormon in Mitt'
MR says: Consider signing up for a temporary one-week subscription to TIME to read the article if you don't subscribe already. Time magazine takes an in-depth look at "The Mormon in Mitt" this week in a 2,800-word story that attempts to explore how growing up as an active, practicing, believing member of The...
D.C. Third Ward Mormons would welcome Romney, even though most are Democrats
MR says: It's nice to hear members express Christlike love and acceptance regardless of race, politics, or any other circumstance. This is what the Church is about. If Mitt Romney wins the presidency, one decision about life in Washington would be made for him: His church. Mormonism mandates that followers...
A young Mitt Romney’s other mission: romance
MR says: Also, don't miss this week's TIME cover story on Romney and the LDS faith. Before there was Romney the presidential candidate, there was Romney the romantic. In this week’s cover story, Jon Meacham looks at how Romney’s identity was shaped by his Mormon roots. To illustrate this formative time...
Ann Romney tells Leno electing a Mormon a good signal
MR says: Ann appeared on the "Tonight Show" Tuesday night. Ann Romney says the election of her husband, a Mormon, would signal "that prejudices are left behind" just as the election of President Barack Obama sent that signal. The wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tells "Tonight Show"...
Harry Reid: Mitt Romney is not the face of Mormonism
MR says: Many LDS Democrats agree with Harry Reid that Romney has sullied the Mormon faith, but Republicans think he's taking it way too personal. What do you think? Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he agrees with a fellow Mormon who wrote recently that Mitt Romney has "sullied" the LDS faith and that...
Mitt Romney tells '60 Minutes' about his nightly prayers
Sunday night the CBS news program “60 Minutes” aired exclusive, extended interviews with presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in which the two men separately answered many of the same questions. One of the highlights of the Romney portion occurred when the Republican nominee...
Los Angeles Times: Mitt Romney's conservative roots may lie in Mormon faith
MR says: When Romney said that 47 percent of Americans lacked personal responsibility and believed they deserved government entitlements, it reflected a conservative political view rooted in the idea that freedom demands responsibility. When the bottom fell out of the real estate market, Jason and Liz...
Rock star Brandon Flowers defends Mormon faith against famous atheist
MR says: Good for him! But how disappointing that the TV show would even start an argument about the LDS faith. After performing his 11th concert this month in Europe as a part of the iTunes Download 2012 festival, Killers lead singer Brandon Flowers appeared on “Skavlan,” a Norwegian TV show, to wrap up...
African-American Christians waver over vote
MR says: Many black Christians think it would be better not to vote at all than vote for a Mormon or a man who supports same-sex marriage. Some black clergy see no good presidential choice between a Mormon candidate and one who supports gay marriage, so they are telling their flocks to stay home on Election...
Donny Osmond and family visit Nauvoo
MR says: Donny said of his visit: “I am humbled and touched to be reminded of the sacrifices of my ancestors who came through this beautiful place. They surely must have had strong faith to endure the hardships they suffered coming here, building this great city, then having to literally walk away to the Rocky Mountains.”
DNC attendee asks if Mormons help non-Mormons
MR says: Here's a quick rundown of how Mormons help and contribute to other members and non-Mormons in need. According to Democratic National convention coverage reported by Ashley Parker and Michael Barbaro of The New York Times on Friday, a question was asked of a young lady about her thoughts on Mitt...
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