Readers' forum: Romney's religion, votes

Published: Wednesday, Jan. 25 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

Mitt Romney

Associated Press

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The refusal by many Christians to cast a vote for candidate Mitt Romney because he is a Mormon is un-American, un-Constitutional and un-Christian.

The refusal by many Christians to cast a vote for candidate Mitt Romney because he is a Mormon is un-American, un-Constitutional and un-Christian. I haven't decided yet which candidate will get my vote (Republican or Democrat), but I am amazed when I read of so many Christians succumbing to this kind of political prejudice and narrow-mindedness.

Although this country allows candidates espoused to any religion to run for office, the government was founded upon basic Christian principles. Refusing to vote for someone whose religious beliefs do not align with yours undermines religious freedom.

Greg Martin

South Jordan

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Bloodhound

Provo, UT

Romney is not a perfect candidate. He has flip-flopped on several issues. Many people, regardless of their feelings about Romney's faith, do not trust him. They ask, "Who is the real Mitt Romney? The moderate/liberal Republican Governor or the More..

9:03 a.m. Jan. 25, 2012
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Emajor

Ogden, UT

Religious conservatives acting in a non-Christian manner? A book could be written on examples of that in America...

Actually, sick as it is, not voting for a candidate for religious reasons is a guaranteed freedom in this country. If you More..

6:00 a.m. Jan. 25, 2012
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Esquire

Springville, UT

South Carolina is notoriously bad on this issue, and I marvel how Mormons keep getting in bed with the Christian Right who hate Mormons and say they are a cult. Are Mormons selling their principles for a bowl full of pottage? Maybe Mormons are More..

6:57 a.m. Jan. 25, 2012
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