To be, or not to be, that is the question. Do we want a Muslim or a Mormon for President of these United States? What happened to the Catholics or Lutherans or Episcopalians, are even the Southern Baptists? How about the Jewish. Some are perceived being "tight" with money, need that now more than ever.
I have had a quite a few dealings with Mormons, knew many when I lived in Oregon, and attended a Mormon Church out there on occasions. I even started out taking their "lessons" for a few weeks, until I realized that anyone who completed their lessons would become a Mormon, so I stopped. The training those boys get in Salt Lake is second to none. They get you saying YES all the time. "If we show you that this is the TRUE religion, will you join us?" Well, yes, I guess so. I felt like I was being lured into a trap.
"Mind control" often came to mind when I talked with or associated with some "good" Mormons. I think the Mormon Church is guilty of using "mind control" and controlling their members. I thought it was nice that they were big on family. Then I realized that they like to "get them early" and keep them under control.
Who said cult, it didn't come from me? But, there are a few similarities if you look up the definition. Maybe "cult" is a good thing, for all I know, just has a bad reputation.
To get both sides, I looked up the definition of Muslim. "An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim." I must admit I got lost reading the definition. Every other word had to be looked up, so I gave up. I admit I am not sure what a Lutheran or a Baptist is, either. I do think, though, that the Muslims and the Mormons are two of the big boys in the religion area.
I also remember a number of people heading to the "Temple" in Salt Lake when they had any major decisions to make, the Elders assisted them. Many younger adults spent time there determining what their future should hold for them, i.e profession, area of study, etc. Wonder if Mitt spent time there, and politics was his "calling?"
Muslim or a Mormon. are we a great country, or what? It's just not a black and white issue.
