Does Mormon believe in fighting?

Is there a Mormon that can answer my question? Does Mormon believe in fighting especially the US troops? Would they called it a sin or a blessing? I am doing some research about Mitt Romney and whether he would be good but he appear to show 50/50 for the support on US troop. He stated that his son's choice "was his decision" regarding whether he want to volunteer to serve in the military.

Public Comments

1. ex-mormon here yes, when they feel it is "justified".
2. That's basically what it is, just personal choice, the church hasn't said anything about it so the only way to answer that is that it is the members own choice.
3. Some do. My dad went through the Air Force to pay for college. His dad was in the army during WW II. Here's a good site to see the Church's position.
4. We believe that fighting is ok when it's necessary. To uphold our freedom or defend our families.
5. My husband is a good Mormon and was with the USAR and even deployed to Iraq. It is actually really common for LDS people (especially men) to join the military. We believe in being patriotic and we love our liberty and our freedom. We value this almost as much as we value our faith.
6. Latter-day Saints in the military do not need to feel torn between their country and their God. In the Church, “we believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law” (Articles of Faith 1:12). Military service shows dedication to this principle. If Latter-day Saints are called upon to go into battle, they can look to the example of Captain Moroni, the great military leader in the Book of Mormon. Although he was a mighty warrior, he “did not delight in bloodshed” (Alma 48:11). He was “firm in the faith of Christ,” and his only reason for fighting was to “defend his people, his rights, and his country, and his religion” (Alma 48:13). If Latter-day Saints must go to war, they should go in a spirit of truth and righteousness, with a desire to do good. They should go with love in their hearts for all God’s children, including those on the opposing side. Then, if they are required to shed another’s blood, their action will not be counted as a sin. LDS are a very patriotic people on the whole
7. As previously stated, "We believe in being subject to Kings, Rulers, Presidents, and Magistrates. In obeying, honoring and sustaining the law. In other words, We believe that it is our responsibility to go to War if the Government of the land in which we live, requires it. and yes that can even mean fighting in war against a fellow member of the Church. It may be difficult for you to understand. But unfortunately that's how it is.
8. Mormons can believe individually on wars and fighting -- See Harry Reid (D) and Mitt Romney (R) The Book of Mormon has Teachings that include wars and battles -- and especially defending Liberty, family, God, religion, freedom, peace. I am not a Republican but I am a Conservative and I believe in a strong military and defending our borders and even fighting over seas for liberty. Not fond of the Iraq war but we are in it and we need to fight to win!!! We need to support our troops with love and money. God Bless America D
9. we believe that u souldn't fight unless its physical defense then we shouldn't <3 hope it helped!
10. Phrog's reply said it best. I was in the Army for five years when the missionaries knocked on my door. I stayed 15 more years as a careerist and never once regretted it. I saw combat time in the Dominican Republic and in Vietnam. We in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adamantly believe we must sustain the leadership of our country and to follow the prescribed laws. That also means to sustain and support our country in the military. As for your direct question if Mormon believed in fighting the answer is a strong yes! Mormon, a prophet of God who had abridged the Book of Mormon and handed it down to his son, Moroni, was perhaps the youngest general in the history of civilization other than Alexander the Great. I have a strong sense you meant to say if Mormons believe in fighting, but your question was explicitly talking about the prophet Mormon.
11. As a church, we fully believe in defense of our country. In our ward, we currently have two of our young people deployed in Iraq. Please pray for them.
12. Of course, it would be preferred whenever possible to avoid fighting. However, sometimes it cannot be avoided. I believe the Mormons' view on fighting can be summed up pretty well with this verse from the Book of Mormon: "Now the Nephites were taught to defend themselves against their enemies, even to the shedding of blood if it were necessary; yea, and they were also taught never to give an offense, yea, and never to raise the sword except it were against an enemy, except it were to preserve their lives."
13. Mormons believe in defending oneself. It's a God given right. Mormons likewise believe in being subjected to governments. (It's an Article of Faith of ours). Whether a war is justified or not says nothing of the soldier. An LDS soldier fights because it is his / her duty. I ASSUME that as a RELIGIOUS PERSON, Mitt Romney would exercise his duty, if elected, as Commander in Chief with great prudence (but not necessarily more so than a non-religious president would).