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Romney accepts Huckabee apology

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Anonymous | 6:28 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Nice move but the damage is done.
It's like the lawyer who retracts his statement to the jury.
But the jury will remember.

js | 6:39 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Huckabee is deliberately trying to make his point ... southern Baptists creed states that Mormonism is a cult. He is not innocent as he claims.

molly316 | 6:47 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Huckabee apologizing is not neccesary. Read Mormon Doctrine. It's in your history. Believe me Utah votes will not decide the Republican nomination.

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Park City Resident | 6:49 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Huckabee has shown the content of his character... and he is lacking.

I thought more of him until this past week. Now I think he's totally unqualified for the job and just another power hungry bigot. What a disappointment.

Ron in OC | 6:49 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I have never voted for a democrate but if Huckababy is the Republican nominee, I will vote for Hillary.

LM | 6:52 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Nothing innocent about Mr. Huckabeeï¿½s remark. I feel quite sure he well knew the impact it would have, and will continue to have every time someone reports on it, when he said it. He surely couldnï¿½t be that naive.

Such a low act from one professing to be religious, especially after his saying to CNN concerning Mitt Romney, "I said, 'I would never try, ever to try to somehow pick out some point of your faith and make it an issue,' and I wouldn't." His true colors are beginning to show!

molly316 | 6:53 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I just put in a comment, and it was not posted. can you say BIASED news publication!!!

j | 6:55 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Huckabee is a Baptist Preacher and always will be. He made it a point to mention that he is the only one running with a theology degree--as if that is important for the position of President. This definitely shows that he has no tolerance for any other religion than his own.

Dale | 7:06 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

The comment, or question, is what you would expect when the candidates are religious zelots. Religion should have no place in American politics (Utah, unfortunately, excepted).

Mike | 7:13 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Let's see. Mr. Huckabee is showing his predjudice against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and members of that Church are ganging up on Mr. Huckabee. What does that show the world about the core values of those members? I was taught better than that in Primary, and, I hope that I'm teaching better than that now in Sunday School.

Reality | 7:18 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

There was no reason for Huckabee to apologize to Romney. Mormons do belive that Jesus and Satan are bothers. Mormon religion is unique in many ways from other christian church believes. Romney should apologize for cowarding away from his religious believes. It could be that Mormonism is correct in many of their believes (who knows; nobody knows). America has the right to hear the true believes of her candidates for president because the president is always influenced by his/her personal values and religious believes. For example: president Bush's crusade war in Iraque, and his sensing the soul of Putin. Bush prays everyday for devine intervention. Does God side with him (who knows). Perhaps God feels the Middle East people should work their problems out amongs themselves without foreign intervention, who knows.

molly316 | 7:22 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

thanks for posting my comments. all i can say is...God please help us during this election!

Drew N | 7:28 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

The reality is that Mitt is the only candidate who will be able to beat the Democrats. While Huckabites attack Romney they are only pointing the guns inward, and they will have only themselves to blame when Hillary and Bill decimate the Constitution and basic Christian priniciples.

Mitt is a moderate, conservative, with no checkered past. And he really is the Republicans' last hope.

A vote for Mike, is a vote for Hillary.

OiS | 7:29 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

It must have been killing Huckabee to stay silent on this issue for so long. Question is, how many evangelicals are applauding him for having the courage to make this "slip"? This is a big deal to them. To put it in perspective, how many LDS would readily elect a Satanist, Moonie, or Scientologist?

ZXY | 7:32 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I understand how hard it must be for some - Mitt Romney is a good man with a clean and impressive record - squeaky clean. This leaves his faith as the only thing left to attack. If it's not frightening enough to even consider Hillary being elected, it's even more alarming to see a candidate attacked for believing in the very principals upon which this country was founded. This great country is in a bad way...

Baba-Ji | 7:48 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Yes, Romney and Huckabee are brothers.

To Reality: | 7:51 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I don't believe that you're in any position to say what Mormons really believe. That said, The LDS church and members have told us what they believe. It gets to be like an old record that skips and people grap onto one sentence again and again no matter how many times it's answered. If you disagree, fine. But it's been answered, and by someone (several someones) who knows more about the Mormons than you.

Anonymous | 8:02 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Mormons have been so preoccupied with setting themselves apart from mainstream Christianity, that they are surprised that they are viewed as a cult.
I find that very ironic.

to the reality | 8:04 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

haha ok, so then why are any of us commenting on it if the church already said it's position. we can say what us mormons believe.
I believe huckabee and satan are brothers too

Ron in OC | 8:08 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Baba-Ji, that was great. LOL.

to the reality | 8:09 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I also don't believe you are in any position to tell Baba-Ji he can and cannot say.
do you know him?
you argue that basically the Prophet is the only one who can say what mormons believe then?

Anonymous | 8:16 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I think it might be wise if Mormons go underground once again. Too many former Mormons have blown the whistle on too many "secret/sacred" things withing the organization including temple rituals and best-selling books like The "God-Makers" allow non-Mormons to see the odd behaviors of that cult.

Anonymous | 8:18 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Such such delightful, loving and forgiving people Mormons are. And Mormons never act like those minorities who always cry about being victims.

Bill | 8:36 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

It's interesting how Huckabee says he doesn't know or understand mormons, but, yet he can tell everyone what they believe in. Just what we need, another clueless politician.

Big Mike | 8:54 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

You don't need to be LDS or from Utah to observe that both Lawrence Oï¿½Donnell, Jr. and Mike Huckabee are classless jerks and do not deserve our votes or patronizing The McGlaughlin Group's sponsors.

I would very much like to see if either believe in "America" and all that the "history" of being an American entails.

chuck | 8:57 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I find it totally interesting that this country was formed to escape religous persicution. Shame on us as a country when we care more about homosexuals than we care about whether my brand of Christian faith is better or worse than yours. God help us all

Bright-war | 9:00 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Mitt Romney sets the example and lives his faith...in word and deed.

Some Christians forget that little parable of the good Samaritan where Jesus ended with: ï¿½Go, and do thou likewiseï¿½ (see Luke 10:25ï¿½37).

The Savior chose to make the hero of this tale a Samaritan. There was considerable antagonism between the Jews and the Samaritans at the time of Christ. Yet, His deliberate use of Jews and Samaritans clearly teaches that we are all neighbors and that we should love, value, respect, and serve one another despite our deepest differencesï¿½including religious, political, and social distinctions.

That teaching continues today to be part of the instructions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In expounding the key principles of the restored Church, Joseph Smith taught, while ï¿½we claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience,ï¿½ we also ï¿½allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they mayï¿½ (see Articles of Faith 11).

RonRook | 9:03 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Why wouldn't Romney accept Huckabee's apology? It's the manly thing to do. Of course Romney knows that Huckabee is "the only one running who has a theological degree" Big Deal. All the mainstream theology schools teach you to do is make you feel good about coming to church...and don't forget to bring your checkbook. He's right up there with the Benny Hinns and Reverend Schullers. I have yet to see any Mormon who's gotten rich off the earnings of their congregation. It doesn't happen. Romney is clean as they come. Consider this, you don't become the governor of a liberal state like Massachusetts and be a Mormon without having some moxey. Romney can handle himself. He's been down this road before.

Mark in Peoria | 9:27 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

No reason to hate Huckabee here. His apology sounds sincere. He simply doesn't know much about the religion, which he admits. And what he said regarding doctrine, while it may be often associated with soundbites coming fom anti's, isn't exactly incorrect.

Plus, he wouldn't be the first president to have misconceptions about the Mormons. Hypothetically (since he is not likely to either win the primary's or the election) if he became president he would likely represent the majority of Utahn's political viewpoints.

Also bear in mind Mitt likely believes Huckabee belongs to an apostate church. And Huckabee believes Romney belongs to a cult. Any reason you believe either candidate couldn't put that aside as president? If so, don't vote for them. That would be prejudicial...not ignorant.

jr | 9:35 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Doesn't the clean sueaky boy Mitt have his Seminary Degree - didn't he go to Seminary and why such a big deal over what Huckabee said especially since it is true. We have been taught that Jesus and Satan were brothers just as Cain and Able, choices were made and needless to say Jesus won, just as Able did. How convenient we forget those teachings. Mitt may be sueaky clean but my experience of such leaves a big question of what is hiding in the closet After living in Utah and seeing the so called sueaky clean strut their stuff mmmm sorry Mitt aint the man we want for President and it is nothing to do with his religion and yes what they do in the temple is "cultish". Secret combinations and names. Christ preached from the streets and hill tops, he didn't keep role call or records of what finances you gave to his church or how many times you attended. VOTE based on credentials and dig deeper than his religious affiliation or his pretty boy prance

me | 9:38 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

the guy has a degree in THEOLOGY! Nothing he does or says about any religion is "innocent" You are taught how to twist words to mean anything you want., How to manipulate scripture to prove your point. It's like law school for lawyers-- you learn how best to make your individual point using the same exact words someone else uses to make theirs. It's making buisness out of religion.

RonRook | 9:44 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I have yet to see any Mormon who's gotten rich off the earnings of their congregation. It doesn't happen.

BY does not come to mind by any chance does it?
You are really showing how much you know of the Morman history.

Huckabigot | 10:15 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

If Mike Huckabigot is the republican nominee a message needs to be sent to the southern baptist republicans: If you bash on our religion we will not support you. I will vote for Hillary (gasp) or Obama to send this message if Mike Huckabigot is the Republican's man.

Richy Rich | 10:19 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

To RonRook,

Then you have not seen Gordon Hinckley and the other leaders of the LDS church. They certainly qualify as "rich" in terms of their property and "allowance" from the church, and that money certainly comes from the congregations of the Church!

Watch General Conference next time and you WILL see Mormons who have gotten rich off their congregations.

Sam Hofer | 10:27 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

This idiocy is the best argument against religion of any kind yet. We all come pre wired with an innate sense of right and wrong, good and bad. We have way more in common than not. Religion ignores this. It adds a sense of righteousness, Without proof. It declares that I'm right, so you're wrong by definition. Offering only vague texts that can be manipulated like poorly written traffic law, it offers power to those who claim to be on the 'right' side. And judgement to those who don't measure up.
For all this stupidity it might come down to voting democrat.
Someday, I hope we learn once again to leave religion out of it.

Ken Baguley | 10:44 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

If you look up the word cult in the dictionary, you'll find that all churches could be called a cult. viz;system of religious worship. Great admiriation for a person, thing, idea, etc...Christ is a person...We believe in Jesus Christ...

Anonymous | 10:55 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Mike--don't fake the funk! The damage is already done--just as you intended.

Mike Huckabee will never win the presidency. This guy has a fluff college degree and is unqualified to be president. He is a true Arkansas redneck. It looks like the choice is now between Rudy (Cheated on his wife, and his kids hate him), and Huckabee (bigot, unqualified).

To Momon Haters | 10:57 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

As a Mormon, I would not vote for Romney because he is a Mormon, but on the other hand, you who hate the LDS church, would you not vote for Romney because he is a Mormon? Romney has been about #5 on my list, but he has slowly crawled to the top of my list. I was actually considering Huckabee, knowing that he was a member of the religion that has the deepest feeling of hate towards the Mormon's. But I also know of the many sermons that have been spoken against the LDS church by this religion. I was willing to put that aside and look at who I thought this man was. I am very unhappy by his comments, but I also have started to hear of his records and realize that he isn't the person I want to lead this nation. All I can say is that I am glad that I do not have a hate and disdain for any religion, I don't agree with many things about them, but to me it is pretty pathetic to hate.

Tyler | 11:06 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

No amount of blather here will convince anyone to change their opinion or convictions. Nor will it establish any fact or useful insight. But it does produce indexable copy for search engines, so blather away!

Lloyd | 11:07 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

Its amazing how people will fight so hard against ONE religion and try to bring it down. Think what the world would be like if they spent that time bettering themeselves.

JILL | 11:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I am disappointed with all the hate talk against the LDS church. There are many people out there that will tell you they know what "mormons" believe when they have never studied the religion. Most likely these individuals have gained their knowledge from our friend "google." I've read all the comments thus far. Shame on anyone for hating someone based on their religion. People tell us we are not "true" christians. Well, my religion (LDS) has taught me that Christ loved everyone.
And I'm sure we all remember from world history class what can result to people of a certain religion if hate talk gets out of hand. Let's not let history repeat itself. I want to live in an America where we can accept the fact that people have different religious beliefs, or as Romney stated it, in a "symphony of faiths." If you disagree, fine, but let's not lower ourselves to hate.

JiLL | 11:43 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

I just wanted to give an amen to Lloyd's comment. Let's spend our time bettering ourselves, rather than bashing on other religions. I've grown up LDS and I have never heard our church use church service time to teach "anti-doctrine" of any religion. I have learned that God loves every single human being. I have been taught and have grown up in a religion of Love. If someone wants to hate me because of my religion, that is their right, but it has taught me that Love is always the answer.

Grease | 11:56 p.m. Dec. 12, 2007

A comment has been made that the nation should know the true belief of their candidates. I disagee. I do not know all of the beliefs of Mr. Huckabees religion, nor do I care. The same goes for Mr. Obama, Senator Clinton, Mayor Guiliani and the rest. We tell ourselves that religion does not matter in the election and then turn around and make it a pivot point on which we swing from. This election should be decided on only a few critical matters...and religion should not be one of them.

Troy Miller | 12:12 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

I just sent this e-mail to the editor's at MSNBC:

Dear Editors at MSNBC,

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I cannot tolerate the words spoken recently by your "commentator" Lawrence Oï¿½Donnell in regards to members of my religion including Mitt Romney.

I feel you should FIRE him and all of your staff involved in spreading the tabloid quality news that your company now peddles. I also feel you need to issue me and every other member of my church an official letter of apology.

Please spell my name correctly on the letter,
Troy Miller

Doesn't Matter.. | 12:47 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

Let's be realistic here...

Nobody on the Republican ticket can beat Hillary except Mitt. Love him or hate him, he has deep pockets and he has more experience leading than Hillary. Our concern shouldn't be based on a Republican's religion... it should be do we want a Republican in the Ovl Office or Hillary. If you want a Republican, you'd better vote Mitt. Rudy and Huck look strong now, but they won't stand a chance against the Hillary. Think about it people.

And if Hillary wins, I might be moving to Canada for 4 years. Maple Syrup and free crappy healthcare! :)

Theo (logy) | 1:36 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

Since when does someone who has a "degree" in theology not know anything about a religion based in his own country? I find it hard to believe that someone who purports his own expertise in the religious realm never took a comparative religions class or did some extra study. "I don't know anything about them?" Perhaps he should have gotten with members of his constituency in Arkansas who are LDS and learned a thing or two.

Arm of Orion | 7:15 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

anon 8:18 Wow how arrogant are those "humble" critics of Mormons. Isn't it interesting that those who espouse to be good and followers of what ever tend to do just the opposite.

John LaLone | 7:25 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

I've always viewed Mr. Huckabee as sincere. I preferred him over Romney for quite some time now.
I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I don't feel threatened by his comments. But I think it is obvious he wasn't asking an innocent question. Now my new concern with him isn't so much religious as it is political.

He claims his foreign policy platform will be based on mutual understanding and open dialogue, but while running against a fellow American of another faith he has to get his jabs in. I'm not sure it does anybody any good.
I wonder how he would perform as "Ambassador in Chief." Is he going to jab the non-baptist Prime Ministers of other nations for their religious beliefs?
I don't want to go back to the middle ages where religious variance is heresy and not tolerated.

Chicago is Mitt's Kind of Town | 7:32 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

Gov. MITT ROMNEY for President of the United States of America in 2008. Rock the Vote!!!

Faith in God, Families First, Strong Military, Energy Independence, Growing Economy, Secure Borders, English Language Immersion, Smaller Government, Private Universal Healthcare, Competitive Schools, and Reforming the Tax System.

Working hard in Illinois for Victory!!!

Oh My Heck! | 8:27 a.m. Dec. 13, 2007

Romney says religion should not be an issue for a presidential candidate, but itï¿½s OK if a personï¿½s lack of religion is.

Can you say hypocrite?

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