Mitt Romney’s “Faith In America” speech might have surpassed even his own expectations.
By changing the debate from doctrinal differences of his Mormon belief to a principled discussion of religious liberty, he not only raised the bar for political discourse, but he also effectively made a case for uniting all faiths in defense of Western civilization.
No modest proposal that.
I think Romney’s level of discourse regarding his faith has hit just the right tone. Remember, when you mix Religion and Politics, you inevitably get…..drum roll please…..
Politics.
Keep the Faith, Wherever it might lead you!
mrb
Romney’s speech was not so much about his faith as about this country’s roots in faith. In citing the experience and expression of the founders, he hit exactly the right tone. On this issue, history provides a better answer than theory.
It’s a commentary, and not a positive one, on current American Christians to see that it takes a Mormon to give a forthright and powerful defense of the American founding and constitutional system. I agree with Romney on this, although I strongly disagree on his theology and religious practice.
Katherine I like what I heard. To add the discussion: I have never voted a person on the basis of their faith whatever it was. But if their public and/or private life contradicted the words they spoke I would not vote for them. My wife and I have more than once voted for a split ticket. The law requires us to state our party preference in primary election but it doesn’t require that we must vote that way when the day of the general election arrives. If this is being judgemental then so be it. Nuff said.