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'What if the president of the United States was a Mormon … ?' - Article


'Mormons need to work to increase favor' - By R. Scott Lloyd - Church News staff writer - Published by the DSNews - 08/06/10

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'More Americans have a strongly unfavorable impression of Mormons than a strongly favorable one – by a ratio of 5-to-1...'

Obviously I would like someone elected who could represent the values I have.

That said, if that was a Mormon, I would be fine with it.

However, until Mormons improve on their own image, the chances of one being elected is slim.

Wouldn't matter, he'd be just another corporate suit running the country. I just don't know about the way people think anymore. "What if the President was LDS?" The "church" is so close, it can taste it.

it would be fun to watch him squirm anytime anyone asked him about his kooky faith!

I hope this never will happen, the influence of the Mormon church in Politics is already there, see Utah, if our President were a Mormon, this church would take influence in the first row.

I could care less as long as he or she was competent.

Something makes me think the President of the United States would not be teaching a sunday school class every sunday...so they won't be able to scrutinize that part...

Until Mormon's quit touting it in other peoples faces that they are the only ones going to the "Celestial Kingdom"...you are right...it's not likely that society is going to pick a Mormon for President.

A LDS person that is living the Church standards would not get elected. In politics there is so much compromise to get any thing done that it would not get done as That person would not compromise. It seems that most compromises are bad for America. I realize we have some "Mormons" in Congress as stated by their website. But their actions have been less than what the Gospel calls for. As example, INCIVILITY has become their latest game and also supporting wrong things just because the party leaders want them to do it. Even if a Good Mormon were appointed, the attitude of the government would be to set the President aside so they could do their usual corrupt actions.

Lots of haters out there. I think you would all be pretty surprised.

Funny how so many of the above commenters believe they know what Mormons think and what their motives are. You really don't know. It's all just your assumptions and opinion.

Many commenters also show little faith in anyone's ability to be in politics without becoming corrupt. I believe that compromise is not the same as corruption and that sometimes it is the best thing for our country, as long as ethics are not compromised. I believe an LDS president who lives his or her religion could benefit this nation and bring back civility to this nation.

Here is one question I have: would the evagelical majority in the U.S. prefer a Democrat president who they consider to be part of a Christian religion or a Republican president who is part of the Mormon cult? It seems like they would prefer the former. So, it seems like a mormon presidential candidate could happen, but probably not a mormon president.

Would a Mormon president let us be the judge of ourselves or would he try to control everyones lives right down to what they eat?

If the POTUS was LDS, then the LDS Prophet would be in charge...


How can you, as the President, believe that a man is a Prophet and speaks for God... then say, "No, I don't think so" when he councils you (tells you what to do)?




This is why, I believe, so many people have issues with an LDS Member being in charge...

RBD and Sutton: Your comments make it clear that you really don't understand what a prophet is and how he works.

First, he has never told us to do anything that was not of the highest moral standard.

Second, Despite the suggestions of many on boards like this, members of the Church are taught correct principles and then govern themselves. When they go astray, they are encouraged and assisted in coming back through sincere repentence.

Third, the idea that Mormons don't think for themselves is a huge fallacy. Every member is encouraged to study, ponder and pray to gain their own testimony, then act on that testimony.

If the POTUS was a Mormon, the Prophet would not tell him/her what to do, but the counsel he did give would be as it is now... directed to all members of the Church, not the POTUS individually.

I guarantee it would be good advice.

It's never gonna happen, so dream on. All these so-called Evangelicals would vote for Obama rather than vote for a Mormon--even if the one running was Glenn Beck himself! You guys are crazy!

To rainbow dust, Sutton, and cval: There is an easier and better answer to this question. It's D&C 134:9 ("We do not believe it just to mingle religious influence with civil government"). Any attempt by a prophet to dictate to the President how to do his job would be in violation both of the Doctrine and Covenants and of previous statements by the prophets that they will never use their religious position to attempt to control politicians.

If the Prophet were to do that, the President would not feel any obligation to obey. He would simply remind himself of what Joseph Smith taught: A prophet is only a prophet when acting as such, and conclude that this misguided attempt of usurpation came from the prophet's mortal foibles, not his divine calling.

I am amazed at the lack of understanding and misinformation that comes out in the comments. Is it the result of lack of schooling or attention to detail and or uncontrolled bias.

The prophet does not tell government officials what to do. Probably some here in Utah would like him to. Sometimes I wish he would tell us how to vote, but he doesn't do it. He and the Church respect agency. The Church may take a stand on important moral issues, but how you vote on it is your business.

Lutabell | 10:15 p.m. Aug. 6, 2010
It's never gonna happen, so dream on. All these so-called Evangelicals would vote for Obama rather than vote for a Mormon--even if the one running was Glenn Beck himself! You guys are crazy!

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So,
Are you going to prove them wrong,
or prove them right.

My experience with Evangelicals and their peception of Utah Mormons is pretty darn close to being dead-on.

The only point I really take issue with and dispute with them is the laughable "horns of the head" thing.


BTW - Since you brought up the point of crazy people...

I'm a Mormon and would vote to re-elect Pres. Obama a million times before even considering Glenn Beck as President.

If you can think for yourselves....why do you need so many leaders to guide what you do and suggest to you as to how to live your lives? See where the perception comes from?

Mormanism is not a mainstream religion. In fact, many think it's a cult. That alone will prevent a Mormon from becoming President.

There is about a 1.0 % chance of any Mormon ever becoming POTUS....it's laughable at best and just a silly passing thought like what if the pope became a mormon....