Casual Hex

Al Sharpton is in trouble for saying in a recent debate that “those who really believe in God will defeat” Republican Mitt Romney for the White House. Why would he say that? Because Romney is a Mormon. Why would he get in trouble for saying it? Because apparently people seem to think that Mormons are Christians.

Mormons are not Christians.

Does that matter in a presidential candidate? Shouldn’t we not even be concerned about a candidate’s religion? How absurd! While I am a staunch believer in the seperation of church and state… having each stay out of the other’s business is not the same as insisting that our leaders leave their beliefs at home or store them in the wardrobe while serving out their term. As a Christian I definitely would prefer a Christian in the oval office. As a majority Christian nation.. most others would agree. That doesn’t mean that I believe Mormons (or any other people of faith) are bad people or that they shouldn’t even be allowed to freely worship in the United States. But they have different views on themselves, our nation and our world. I’m only saying that I’d rather be represented by someone of the same faith. Most others feel the same. And there’s nothing wrong with that.