Mitt Romney and religion/politics?

Anyone think he was right to announce his love for God on a national platform? Will it hurt his chances nationwide? Here's the quote... "There is one fundamental question about which I often am asked. What do I believe about Jesus Christ? I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of mankind. My church's beliefs about Christ may not all be the same as those of other faiths. Each religion has its own unique doctrines and history. These are not bases for criticism but rather a test of our tolerance. Religious tolerance would be a shallow principle indeed if it were reserved only for faiths with which we agree."

Public Comments

1. Yes it was right. Very right I would say. Why would he be embarrassed of his love for God? he should be proud that he believes in God and that he has faith... and he is and showed it! I'm proud of him. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmZqxw1qS3sq2sy.8F9PIN3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071206111953AAxKw0V <- about him
2. That's great and all, but I think it hurt him more than anything else. There should be separation of church and state. The fact that there isn't in his mind, well that just makes him JUST LIKE BUSH.
3. He's still unfit to hold public office, but a nice gesture, I suppose. I won't get started on his cowardly sons.
4. Whether it hurts his chances or not I think it's great that he stands up for what he believes in. And it's not like he is the first person running for president to love God.
5. Well, he would have had to say something, eventually. Even George Bush eventually had to say that he is a Christian. Don't pay any of it any mind. They are all hypocrites and liars.
6. You know what, I really didn't think much at all about him (good or bad) before today. I have a lot of respect for him after his announcement today and there is so much truth in the portion you quoted that it just blew me away! I'm not sure who I'll vote for yet in the Presidential Election, but I think this is the smartest, most open-minded and honest thing any of the candidates have said so far. And brave too. I am a Christian, not LDS/Mormon. Pastor Art's comment makes me wince a bit - re: the "problem" with Romney's statement above. It's as if PA didn't even comprehend what Romney stated with any true level of understanding. Here's the important part of what PA missed: "Each religion has its own unique doctrines and history. These are not bases for criticism but rather a test of our tolerance. Religious tolerance would be a shallow principle indeed if it were reserved only for faiths with which we agree." He does not say ANYWHERE in his entire speech (go to CNN and read it) that EVERY person in America needs to be Mormon or believe in the Mormon faith. Nor does he point out "problems" with other faiths. Tolerance does NOT mean you should take another person's beliefs to be your own, it means you don't constantly berate/attack/treat them differently for it. So many Christians could learn from Romney's example, including PA. Instead of hearing what Romeny ACTUALLY SAID, unfortunately, many Christians will attack other issues they have with Romney's faith - because they've missed the point - and missed Jesus' overriding message of love for each other.
7. Well, I think it's great that he is willing to stand up for what he believes in. And the reason he had the speech in the first place is because there are many misconceptions that people have about Mormons (ie that mormons have horns and tails, that they aren't christians, that they are polygamists, etc), particularly among the Evangelicals, and he just wanted to clarify on some things. I also think that the quote you posted is definitely an amazing one, because if is full of truth (in my opinion). I have no idea if it will hurt his chances or not, but personally I've never really thought he has a chance to get elected. His religion doesn't both me at all-- I don't choose who I vote for based off of what their religion is, it has no effect on me. I vote for who I think is the best candidate for this country. What bothers me about Romney is his flip-flopping on certain issues... I don't understand why he doesn't take a stance already.
8. Well, considering the fact he is looking for the conservative vote, and since most conservatives tend to believe in God, I do think it was appropriate. The only situation in which this could have been damaging, in my opinion, would be if the nation was largely atheistic.
9. The problem is that Mitt and other Mormons define religious terms very differently than Bible believing Christians. They use the same words, but those words mean something very different and that's a huge source of confusion. Pastor Art
10. Some politician will proudly proclaim that they are pro-life, pro-gay marriages, pro-death sentences yet, this proclamation of his beliefs may have an adverse effect. What better reason to be prosecuted if not being prosecuted for Christ? Christ died for us; taking a little heat is the least that we can do for him. We all should emulate his act of love, devotion, and faith.
11. Mr. Romney appears to be a good man. Because he belongs to a non-christian cult, it was important for him to designate the aspect of shared values with all men of good will. If he should obtain the nomination, he would get my vote, but anyone other than Hilary or Obama, or any Democrat nominee will get my vote. I prefer Fred Thompson or Gov. Huckabee, or John McCain even though he is a bit of a loose cannon. Mayor Giuliani is not my candidate, though again, i will vote for him to insure a defeat of Hilary et al. If you want to know why Mormonism is a non christian cult, that is another question.
12. He can announce it, but I will not vote for him.