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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNote what Mitt's riding here--it's a, uh,
fuckin' White Horse!
http://www.salon.com/2012/01/29/mitt_and_the_white_horse_prophecy/
We were taught that America is the Promised Land, he said in an interview.The Mormons are the Chosen People. And the time is now for a Mormon leader to usher in the second coming of Christ and install the political Kingdom of God in Washington, D.C.
In this scenario, Romneys candidacy is part of the eternal plan and the candidate himself is fulfilling the destiny begun in what the church calls the pre-existence.
Several prominent Mormons, including conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck, have alluded to this apocalyptic prophecy. The controversial myth is not an official church doctrine, but it has also arisen in the national dialogue with the presidential candidacies of Mormons George Romney, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and now Mitt Romney.
I dont think the White Horse Prophecy is fair to bring up at all, Mitt Romney told the Salt Lake Tribune when he was asked about it during his 2008 presidential bid. Its been rejected by every church leader that has talked about it. It has nothing to do with anything.
In this scenario, Romneys candidacy is part of the eternal plan and the candidate himself is fulfilling the destiny begun in what the church calls the pre-existence.
Several prominent Mormons, including conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck, have alluded to this apocalyptic prophecy. The controversial myth is not an official church doctrine, but it has also arisen in the national dialogue with the presidential candidacies of Mormons George Romney, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and now Mitt Romney.
I dont think the White Horse Prophecy is fair to bring up at all, Mitt Romney told the Salt Lake Tribune when he was asked about it during his 2008 presidential bid. Its been rejected by every church leader that has talked about it. It has nothing to do with anything.
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Note what Mitt's riding here--it's a, uh, (Original Post)
Jackpine Radical
Aug 2012
OP
good thing their religion is a joke, dreamed up by a convicted fraudster, to con people out of cash
NightWatcher
Aug 2012
#3
hlthe2b
(102,119 posts)1. Looks like a Palomino to me, but I get your point.
tridim
(45,358 posts)2. Inconceivable!
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)3. good thing their religion is a joke, dreamed up by a convicted fraudster, to con people out of cash
If it were real, we'd be screwed
KansDem
(28,498 posts)4. Cue the music!
Looks like those horses are ready to dance!!!
Spirochete
(5,264 posts)5. Dog strapped to the saddle? n/t
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)6. If I were the horse, I'd buck and throw him on his ass. And THEN kick him.