By: David Caleb Despain

David Caleb Despain — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:02:02 +0000

I find it interesting when it comes to LDS individuals participation in politics. It amazes me how easy it is for people’s motivations to be explained by shaky theories, from unreliable individuals. When will our speculations on the motivations of others at least be based on fact. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and I am striving to be more politically active. I can say that although I am okay with Romney being LDS that is not the only criteria for me. I also do not judge him based purely of his religious motivations. I am trying to look more closely at his political decisions. I think it is funny how people will determine that a person’s behavior is based solely on his religious beliefs. Although my beliefs factor into my voting, I still try to consider what’s best for the whole country. As this blog stated that may not be a Mormon candidate. I agree with the fear that an LDS candidate could be counter-productive for the church. I think that instead of criticizing based on religion, it needs to be restricted to political decisions. We always talk of seperation between church and state, and then often turn around and attack a candidate’s religious beliefs. I understand if their beliefs actually interfere with their political decisions, but we see with Romney that this is certainly not the case. Why is it so hard to base our assumptions about an individual on fact? Why are we often so willing to twist facts to suit our own personal agendas. I really think when we are reporting on the actions of others, we need to be very careful we are striving for the truth regardless of political orientation.

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By: David Caleb Despain