New York Times hosts large debate on the Christianity of presidential politics

Compiled by Joseph Walker, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 1 2011 10:22 a.m. MDT

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As the dialogue about religion becomes a larger part of national politics, and may continue to be for years to come, the New York Times declared it is fair to ask: "If politicians say their religion guides them, and influential ministers have a litmus test for candidates' 'biblical values' . . . which politicians espouse policies that align with Christianity?"

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cjb

Bountiful, UT

This nation has its cultural basis in christianity, but the government isn't christian, it is one dedicated to freedom of religion.

10:56 a.m. Nov. 1, 2011
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Macfarren

Dallas, TX

Khan says Mitt "emphasizes his 'Christianity' in the hope that it will distract from his liberal tendencies . . .

Khan, are you nuts? If anything, Mitt has been completely avoiding mentioning religion because he knows it's currently More..

11:31 a.m. Nov. 1, 2011
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Rocket Science

Brigham City, UT

The New York Times declared it is fair to ask: "If politicians say their religion guides them. . . Isnt it pretty well understood that a persons sum total of experience is going to shape and guide their outlook and their decisions? That is More..

1:29 p.m. Nov. 1, 2011
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Joseph Walker began his professional writing career in 1980 as a staff writer for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, eventually becoming the newspaper's television and live theater critic. He left professional journalism more ..

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