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IT'S A MANDATE! Church of LDS is "neutral" on a Willard presidential bid. USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
Mormons buoyed by Romney run but church ‘neutral’
By Agence France-Presse
Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:12 EDT
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/25/mormons-buoyed-by-romney-run-but-church-neutral/
When Rudolf Hegewald left East Germany to join fellow Mormons in the US state of Utah more than five decades ago, he could only dream that a member of his faith would one day run for president.
But with Mitt Romney all but certain to receive the Republican nomination next week, Hegewald might even see one of his brethren in the White House.
Mormons are rarely as outspoken about their views on Romney as Hegewald. Church officials insist that their mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians or promote their own community.
“We take that neutrality very seriously,” said Michael Otterson, managing director of public affairs for the LDS Church. “We are not interested in discussing political campaigns or politics.”
By Agence France-Presse
Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:12 EDT
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/08/25/mormons-buoyed-by-romney-run-but-church-neutral/
When Rudolf Hegewald left East Germany to join fellow Mormons in the US state of Utah more than five decades ago, he could only dream that a member of his faith would one day run for president.
But with Mitt Romney all but certain to receive the Republican nomination next week, Hegewald might even see one of his brethren in the White House.
Mormons are rarely as outspoken about their views on Romney as Hegewald. Church officials insist that their mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians or promote their own community.
“We take that neutrality very seriously,” said Michael Otterson, managing director of public affairs for the LDS Church. “We are not interested in discussing political campaigns or politics.”
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