Will liberals attack glenn becks religion (mormanism)?

[treadmill]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

[GregMartin]

Of course they will.

Reason? because they're liberal. that's why.

[treadmill]

YES.

REASON? 1. His religion is not a PC protected one (like Islam) and 2. he is a conservative, so, any aspect of his life which can be used to attack him is fair game to them.

[kaydahl]

There is far more conservative prejudice against the LDS than will ever come from the liberals.

[Buffalo]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Gleen Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.
Wait, you heard liberals using Romney's religion as a reason not to vote for him? I thought they didn't vote for him because he was running as a GOP candidate for President and normally libs don't vote in GOP primaries.
As far as I remember, it was the evangelical wing of the theocons who had an issue with it.

[Jabbamagnus]

Yes, they have done it in the past and they will do it again.

[Wallace]

It seemed to me, a few years ago, that mainstream Christian churches really had it out for Mormons. I figured the Mormon church was probably doing a pretty effective job at recruiting away good looking, middle class white families, and that’s why everyone’s church was giving sermons on how Mormonism was worse than satanism. I heard it from my family in Southwest Missouri. I heard the women around my office gossiping about it. They all knew dark secrets about how terrible Mormons are. I think it’s faded a little bit, but I think a lot of Christians still have it in mind that there’s something off about the Mormon church.

Libs are bent out of shape at the Mormon church because Mormons have been so active in passing gay marriage bans. And, knowing that mainstream Christian churches seem to have a chip on their shoulder over Mormons, libs like to “out” Mormons because they think that will make Christians turn against them. So libs will point it out, but just because they think it plays to conservative prejudice.

[fourdogmama]

Critics will come down on him for his religion simply because they don't like Mormons. Look what they did to Mitt Romney? Come to think of it, they're not too crazy about Catholics either. But hey! If you're an athiest, well welcome to the club! Sheesh!!

[bigtwnvin]

They will and Beck will not care. :))

[Dem]

No and we don't have too. Many of us have known Glenn was a Mormon for a long time.

Anyways, most attacks against Mormons come from Conservative Christians. How many Conservatives said they would not vote for Romney because of his religion?

[croupier101]

we leave attacking the mormons and other religions to the evangelical right and their intolerance of other religions.

[StemcellFajita]

No more than anyone else who believes in the supernatural.

[Kelzan]

we leave attacking the mormons and other religions to the evangelical right and their intolerance of other religions.

The evangelical right does attack Mormons, but so do left-wingers. In the wake of the passage of prop 8 in California especially.

[troy]

I'm not a Christian or Jew, but I am someones brother. I've heard Christians of other denominations talk ill of Mormans. I predict someone today will say something bad about a Morman and if Mitt Romney is a serious candidate, someone will bring up the fact he's a Morman, but it won't just be the left that do it, it will also most likely be those of other Christian denominations.

[ArmyCowboy]

No and we don't have too. Many of us have known Glenn was a Mormon for a long time.

Anyways, most attacks against Mormons come from Conservative Christians. How many Conservatives said they would not vote for Romney because of his religion?

Threadkiller right there.

[Sknyluv]

Uh. Is this actually an issue? Or is the OP trying to predict Liberal Outrage when there hasn't been any to date?

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

Hell, I'm game.

Where do I sign up?

[GregMartin]

at the kill a soldier rally I think

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

at the kill a soldier rally I think

Got an address?

[GregMartin]

mail it to me and I will

[kaydahl]

No more than anyone else who believes in the supernatural.

Ya mean like being able to give healthcare to millions at no extra cost?

[HoracioMendez]

Glenn Beck is mormon? That's kinda funny. I don't really care though.

[Ninjacorpse]

Glenn Beck is mormon? That's kinda funny. I don't really care though.

Why is it funny exactly?

[GregMartin]

ya mean like being able to give healthcare to millions at no extra cost?
! :)) !

[Bluesgtr44]

There is far more conservative prejudice against the LDS than will ever come from the liberals.

Oh yeah.....and invisible octopus in your toilet bowl is what causes those flabby thighs......:rolleyes:

[GregMartin]

Oh yeah.....and invisible octopus in your toilet bowl is what causes those flabby thighs......:rolleyes:
wow. really?

[StemcellFajita]

Ya mean like being able to give healthcare to millions at no extra cost?

Nah, more the giant, invisible superhero in the sky kind :).

[Kelzan]

Nah, more the giant, invisible superhero in the sky kind :).

They're both equally silly, but one won't double the debt.

[Bluenose177]

you want to know a dirty little secret?


(Beck revealed he was a Mormon when he got off the booze, he talks about it often on his radio and tv shows)

It's not a secret, and they (liberals) have attacked him about his religious beliefs and the fact he's a recovering alcoholic. But funny they haven't attacked him on what he's talking about on his show..

still waiting for that red phone to ring

[Wake-Up]

Exactly who is critical of Beck because he is a Morman? I must have missed the explosion of MSM comments.

More critically, who cares other than those trying to make some point.

He is an entertainer, does anyone care Cruise practices Scientology or that Adam Sandler is Jewish?

Non issue.

[gonavy]

To be honest, who really cares what religion Glenn calls his? As long as he believes in some power greater than himself thats all that should matter.

Oh yeah, and I voted no.

[spinach]

in general, liberal filth will take every cheap shot possible-
and also possibly break laws in order to harm Glenn

liberals are very vengeful angry malevolent creatures-
sort of like vampires

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

in general, liberal filth will take every cheap shot possible-
and also possibly break laws in order to harm Glenn

liberals are very vengeful angry malevolent creatures-
sort of like vampires

I vant to suck your blood!

:twisted:

[HoracioMendez]

in general, liberal filth will take every cheap shot possible-
and also possibly break laws in order to harm Glenn

liberals are very vengeful angry malevolent creatures-
sort of like vampires
You're a strange cat, spinach.

[RowdyTexan]

If it suits their purpose, yes.

[spinach]

You're a strange cat, spinach.

not at all.

I just fed you liberals some Grayson

you want ketchup on it? call john kerry, he has boatloads of loser ketchup

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

If it suits their purpose, yes.

Hell yeah, we will!

Not just for our purposes, but for fun and laughter as well.

[spinach]

I vant to suck your blood!

:twisted:

touche

even though we often disagree...at times you are a riot
:))

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

not at all.

I just fed you liberals some Grayson

you want ketchup on it? call john kerry, he has boatloads of loser ketchup

Is Grayson a snack cake like Twinkies?

If so, I LOVE snack cakes!

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

touche

even though we often disagree...at times you are a riot
:))

You as well, sir.

Have a Happy and safe Halloween weekend!

[spinach]

You as well, sir.

Have a Happy and safe Halloween weekend!

you too
have a good weekend.
:)

[spinach]

Is Grayson a snack cake like Twinkies?

If so, I LOVE snack cakes!


Barney fwank might be a twinkie...
grayson is more like idiot soup

[mamapajamas]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

Very nice sentiment, but here's a little secret: Mormons ARE Christians... they just have an additional prophet to their group. But they are first and foremost Christians. And I note that several follow-up comments make the same error. That's a little unsettling.

I think you maybe meant that Mormons are brothers of mainstream Christians and Jews?

[kasotamatt]

How about showing some respect for the faith and spelling it correctly?

Thanks,

matty
liberal. lutheran. twins fan.

[Antrel]

I'm sure you'll find someone on the left who doesn't like the LDS faith, but all I've ever personally heard were conservative Christians ragging endlessly on it. I'm very close friends with a Mormon family, so I do what I can to clear up the many misconceptions.

[Antrel]

How about showing some respect for the faith and spelling it correctly?

Thanks,

matty
liberal. lutheran. twins fan.Morman sounds kinda like an awesome super hero.

[RowdyTexan]

Very nice sentiment, but here's a little secret: Mormons ARE Christians... they just have an additional prophet to their group. But they are first and foremost Christians. And I note that several follow-up comments make the same error. That's a little unsettling.

I think you maybe meant that Mormons are brothers of mainstream Christians and Jews?

Really? :)) You're killin' me here. :wall:

You obviously know nothing of either religion to be able to come up with a completely wrong comment like that.

[spinach]

Morman sounds kinda like an awesome super hero.

yeah...

a human with moray eel powers--

really strong, swims fast, razor sharp teeth...and able to breathe water

It's a job for "Morman !!!!"

<insert lame theme music here>
:))

[HoracioMendez]

Really? :)) You're killin' me here. :wall:

You obviously know nothing of either religion to be able to come up with a completely wrong comment like that.
Huh? Mormons are Christians. I don't know what's so ridiculous about that. So are Jehovas witnesses.

[RowdyTexan]

Huh? Mormons are Christians. I don't know what's so ridiculous about that. So are Jehovas witnesses.

That's like saying liberals are rational and intelligent. It .... just.....doesn't...... work... :)):hand:

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

Huh? Mormons are Christians. I don't know what's so ridiculous about that. So are Jehovas witnesses.

Being raised Southern Baptist, I was taught that both are abominations worse that Satanists because they try to deceive people away from the true calling of Christ. At least Satanists were open and honest about their intentions.

[HoracioMendez]

Being raised Southern Baptist, I was taught that both are abominations worse that Satanists because they try to deceive people away from the true calling of Christ. At least Satanists were open and honest about their intentions.
Yikes. This is why I'm glad I was not raised as any religion.

[jwil59]

No I don't think they will try to critisize him for being LDS, unless he tries to force his faith on them. They have nothing to gain by doing that

[HoracioMendez]

That's like saying liberals are rational and intelligent. It .... just.....doesn't...... work... :)):hand:
Well, you're wrong, sorry.

[reflechissez]

There is far more conservative prejudice against the LDS than will ever come from the liberals.

thank you. that's been my observation as well.

[reflechissez]

It seemed to me, a few years ago, that mainstream Christian churches really had it out for Mormons. I figured the Mormon church was probably doing a pretty effective job at recruiting away good looking, middle class white families, and that’s why everyone’s church was giving sermons on how Mormonism was worse than satanism. I heard it from my family in Southwest Missouri. I heard the women around my office gossiping about it. They all knew dark secrets about how terrible Mormons are. I think it’s faded a little bit, but I think a lot of Christians still have it in mind that there’s something off about the Mormon church.

Libs are bent out of shape at the Mormon church because Mormons have been so active in passing gay marriage bans. And, knowing that mainstream Christian churches seem to have a chip on their shoulder over Mormons, libs like to “out” Mormons because they think that will make Christians turn against them. So libs will point it out, but just because they think it plays to conservative prejudice.

that is one of the more ridiculous things i have read on this site.

[Bluesgtr44]

Uh. Is this actually an issue? Or is the OP trying to predict Liberal Outrage when there hasn't been any to date?

Really? I saw that look on pelosi's face when he yelled "you lie"......yeah, she was prodded, but so what?

[spinach]

There is far more conservative prejudice against the LDS than will ever come from the liberals.

"prejudice?"

did it ever occur to you that conservatives might be right?

and also--

liberals have never been against anything bad-- not even radical weirdos, not even terrorists or perverts or criminals, or despots.

liberals welcome all evil equally, with open arms and open mind.
liberals have no discernment, and they admit this-- because they cannot define good and cannot define evil

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

that is one of the more ridiculous things i have read on this site.

I was taught the same as a kid.

[reflechissez]

in general, liberal filth will take every cheap shot possible-
and also possibly break laws in order to harm Glenn

liberals are very vengeful angry malevolent creatures-
sort of like vampires

do you ever read what you write?

[spinach]

in fact, liberals are not against anything-- unless that "thing" becomes a threat to their indoctrination, propaganda, or power.

a liberal can handle any sort of evil like a best friend-
until that evil attacks the liberal.


same goes with any system or belief-
a liberal will be fine with that system or belief [regardless of content, or how it harms others] until that belief or system becomes a threat to their indoctrination, propaganda, or power.

[spinach]

do you ever read what you write?


you need to speed up.
:rolleyes:

does that "vampire comment" sound even remotely familiar?

perhaps.....a person named Grayson?

:whistle::))

[toreyj01]

Nawwww there are lots of things to dislike Beck about but his faith and his sobriety are noble things.

That, and it just seems consistent that he has a pair of magic underpants.

[reflechissez]

"prejudice?"

did it ever occur to you that conservatives might be right?

and also--

liberals have never been against anything bad-- not even radical weirdos, not even terrorists or perverts or criminals, or despots.

liberals welcome all evil equally, with open arms and open mind.
liberals have no discernment, and they admit this-- because they cannot define good and cannot define evil

so much for the op's premise.

[spinach]

so much for the op's premise.

not exactly.

it does not matter what Glenn's faith is

the liberals will use any cheap shot, regardless.
however, if they perceive a wedge issue that can be used as a cheap shot, they inevitably will take the cheap shot.

the OP is accurate in a general sense
but more specifically, liberals will stoop to new depths at every opportunity.


With the pounding Beck is inflicting on the liberal tin god--
it's just a matter of time before the left vampires try to bite him on the neck, or try to take him off the air.

the more Beck hammers the liberal tin god, the more malevolent the liberal fiends will become...
its a given.

[Dem]

"prejudice?"

did it ever occur to you that conservatives might be right?

and also--

liberals have never been against anything bad-- not even radical weirdos, not even terrorists or perverts or criminals, or despots.

liberals welcome all evil equally, with open arms and open mind.
liberals have no discernment, and they admit this-- because they cannot define good and cannot define evil

Did you just call Mormons evil?

[blackmesa741]

liberals have never been against anything bad-- not even radical weirdos, not even terrorists or perverts or criminals, or despots.

This must be a joke. Do you really believe this?

liberals welcome all evil equally, with open arms and open mind.
liberals have no discernment, and they admit this-- because they cannot define good and cannot define evil

Liberals admit what? Liberals "welcome all evil"?

Do you have anything to back this up with? Or is just your very odd opinion?

[ThinkingMan]

The reason they won't attack him is he is not in the midst of a primary, like Romney was, when CNN ran "is the US ready for a Mormon president" specials.

[ThinkingMan]

This must be a joke. Do you really believe this?



Liberals admit what? Liberals "welcome all evil"?

Do you have anything to back this up with? Or is just your very odd opinion?

Liberalism always generates the exact opposite of its stated intent. Where have I heard that before?

[reflechissez]

Did you just call Mormons evil?

that's how i took it. he didn't respond to me, though.

[ThinkingMan]

Did you just call Mormons evil?

Um - no he didn't.

But CNN just about did - but only till McCain won the nomination.

Were you aghast then too?

[bitterclingerincalif]

But why are Mormons diparaged? Is this what it was like for Catholics before Kennedy was elected? I wasn't born yet when Kennedy ran for President, so I can't really get a hang of what it was really like back then compared to now. Are people more tolerant now than then or is it vice versa?

[reflechissez]

This must be a joke. Do you really believe this?



Liberals admit what? Liberals "welcome all evil"?

Do you have anything to back this up with? Or is just your very odd opinion?

i used to think he was really 2 people. now i think it's 3.

[reflechissez]

Um - no he didn't.

But CNN just about did - but only till McCain won the nomination.

Were you aghast then too?

then what is meant by "...did it ever occur to you that conservatives might be right?"

you must understand him better than the rest of us.

[ThinkingMan]

then what is meant by "...did it ever occur to you that conservatives might be right?"

you must understand him better than the rest of us.

Well, heh, whenever I think of conservatives being right all the time, the first thing that pops into my head is how evil Mormons are.

:rolleyes:

[BobbyDigital]

I'm voting "No."

As has been stated already (and from my years of following politics), the vast majority of "attacks" against the Mormon religion come from Conservative Christians / Evangelicals / Fundamentalists.

On a side note, I've done quite a bit of reading on the Mormon religion (especially after making great friends with a classmate who was Mormon)..."interesting" is probably the best word I can find to describe their beliefs. Especially the history of it's origins with Mr. Smith.

[Dem]

Um - no he didn't.

But CNN just about did - but only till McCain won the nomination.

Were you aghast then too?
I have no idea what you are talking about. I don't remember CNN saying anything about Mormons during the election.

[reflechissez]

Well, heh, whenever I think of conservatives being right all the time, the first thing that pops into my head is how evil Mormons are.

:rolleyes:

you're deflecting. you know what he meant.

[ThinkingMan]

I have no idea what you are talking about. I don't remember CNN saying anything about Mormons during the election.

I remember for the both of us.

[ThinkingMan]

you're deflecting. you know what he meant.

No - I am making sense.

It just seems like I am deflecting.

[Dem]

Well, heh, whenever I think of conservatives being right all the time, the first thing that pops into my head is how evil Mormons are.

:rolleyes:
Well, this topic is about Beck and Mormons. A poster said that Conservatives were prejudiced against Mormons, he says "did you ever think Conservatives were right" as a response. In the same post he says Liberals welcome everything bad and evil.

Too me it sounds like he was implying Mormons were evil. Which is why I asked.

[Dem]

I remember for the both of us.
I seriously don't know. I didn't start paying attention to the elections until January 2008. So if CNN aired those "specials" during 2007, then I don't know about it.

[ThinkingMan]

I seriously don't know. I didn't start paying attention to the elections until January 2008. So if CNN aired those "specials" during 2007, then I don't know about it.

They did indeed.

It was part of their constant drumbeat to wear down the only barely electable Repub. - just in case people started to vote for who the better looking candidate was.

Well, among the Repubs, anyway.

[reflechissez]

Um - no he didn't.

But CNN just about did - but only till McCain won the nomination.

Were you aghast then too?

i don't have two sets of rules and hold myself and others to the same ones. i rarely watch cnn, so i didn't hear them "just about" say something bad about mormons (whatever that means). had i heard it, i would have found it inappropriate.

"aghast"? no. i leave the extreme emotionality about everything in the universe to those who feel the need to express themselves that way.

[mamapajamas]

Yikes. This is why I'm glad I was not raised as any religion.

One might note that being "raised as any religion" doesn't necessarily mean that you stick to the doctrines of that given religion. Look at Obama... raised as a Muslim, but I seriously doubt that he has any religion at all today (just "Christian" as a political posture).

Personally, I was raised as a Methodist, but haven't been inside a church, except for the occasional wedding or funeral, for about 45 years. I still consider myself a Christian, and will answer so if asked.

Actually, I think you missed out on something by not having some of the precepts of church to examine closely as you were growing up. It may explain a multitude of attitudes I've seen from you... such as your apparent blind belief that Christians blindly believe whatever they're told by religious authorities.

[mamapajamas]

Being raised Southern Baptist, I was taught that both are abominations worse that Satanists because they try to deceive people away from the true calling of Christ. At least Satanists were open and honest about their intentions.


Having been raised a Methodist, I was taught that Catholics were evil idolators. Isn't it grand that we outgrow those silly notions? :rolleyes:

[Dem]

One might note that being "raised as any religion" doesn't necessarily mean that you stick to the doctrines of that given religion. Look at Obama... raised as a Muslim, but I seriously doubt that he has any religion at all today (just "Christian" as a political posture).
Yeah, Obama was not raised Muslim. He was raised without any religion and later converted to Christianity.


Actually, I think you missed out on something by not having some of the precepts of church to examine closely as you were growing up. It may explain a multitude of attitudes I've seen from you.
What sort of stuff are we missing? I was raised without any religion either.

[nortman]

Anyone who has listened to Glenn;s radio program for a regular period of time will know this little tidbit of info anyway. He makes no secret that he is a Mormon. He actually credits his faith for saving his life. He had a histroy of trouble with drugs and alcohol. He is very up front about his history and his faith.

[nortman]

Wait, you heard liberals using Romney's religion as a reason not to vote for him? I thought they didn't vote for him because he was running as a GOP candidate for President and normally libs don't vote in GOP primaries.
As far as I remember, it was the evangelical wing of the theocons who had an issue with it.

So, wait a second. Libs didn't vote for Romney because they disagreed with his politics. Yet we have been told by many on the left that conservatives didn't vote for Obama because of his skin color..............interesting.

[nortman]

Ya mean like being able to give healthcare to millions at no extra cost?

:)) That's gonna leave a mark!

[VirusX999]

Liberals hate Beck. They'll use anything they can to attack him. They have before, already.

[nortman]

yeah...

a human with moray eel powers--

really strong, swims fast, razor sharp teeth...and able to breathe water

It's a job for "Morman !!!!"

<insert lame theme music here>
:))I prefer Melvin.

[nortman]

thank you. that's been my observation as well.

It's been my experience that libs aren't willing to admit to any of their prejudices.

We can throw out these accusations all day.

[Mobulis]

Liberalism always generates the exact opposite of its stated intent. Where have I heard that before?

If that's true then shouldn't we elect a liberal who's stated intent is to destroy the country.

[PheonixOps]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

NO, I don't give two ****s what his religion is......... I do recall that there was some chatter about Romney's religion amongst republicans though......... :lol:

[StellarRae]

No. Most dems approve of abortion and no "true" Christian would do that. thus I believe most Dems are not Christians. You have to be a Christian to understand what is wrong with the Mormon faith. So that eliminates most Dems for even having a qualified opinion on the mater. Therefore I doubt they will make an issue out of it. And besides--Glen is not running for president. He is GREAT at exposing Dem lies however.

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

No. Most dems approve of abortion and no "true" Christian would do that. thus I believe most Dems are not Christians. You have to be a Christian to understand what is wrong with the Mormon faith. So that eliminates most Dems for even having a qualified opinion on the mater. Therefore I doubt they will make an issue out of it. And besides--Glen is not running for president. He is GREAT at exposing Dem lies however.

Arrogance

[PheonixOps]

Liberals hate Beck. They'll use anything they can to attack him. They have before, already.

That's silly man!!!! I don't give a **** about Beck. I've tried to watch him on TV and listen to his radio show and I think that he's full of **** and dramatics that sucker some fools into believing him and believing in him.
It seems like the "cons" and republicans sure like to use the "victim card" these days. Don't you guys remember chastising Blacks and minorities for using the "victim/race" card? Thanks for the laugh!!!! :))

[jwil59]

No. Most dems approve of abortion and no "true" Christian would do that. thus I believe most Dems are not Christians. You have to be a Christian to understand what is wrong with the Mormon faith. So that eliminates most Dems for even having a qualified opinion on the mater. Therefore I doubt they will make an issue out of it. And besides--Glen is not running for president. He is GREAT at exposing Dem lies however.

:rolleyes:

[DRS]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

You mean like many on the right did to Romney?

[PheonixOps]

You mean like many on the right did to Romney?

LOL, silence on the set!!!!!!

[Clintville]

Nah, it is conservatives that tend to bring up a politician's religion. Even if it is a lie.

[tom1468]

Nah, it is conservatives that tend to bring up a politician's religion. Even if it is a lie.
Glenn Beck isnt a politician

[HoracioMendez]

One might note that being "raised as any religion" doesn't necessarily mean that you stick to the doctrines of that given religion. Look at Obama... raised as a Muslim, but I seriously doubt that he has any religion at all today (just "Christian" as a political posture).

Personally, I was raised as a Methodist, but haven't been inside a church, except for the occasional wedding or funeral, for about 45 years. I still consider myself a Christian, and will answer so if asked.

Actually, I think you missed out on something by not having some of the precepts of church to examine closely as you were growing up. It may explain a multitude of attitudes I've seen from you... such as your apparent blind belief that Christians blindly believe whatever they're told by religious authorities.

I know the people raised religious don't necessarily stick with it. I was more saying I'm glad I was never exposed to that.

I don't think I missed out on anything. My Grandparents were Mennonites who were very dedicated to their faith, and I went to church with them occasionally, so it's not like I've never been to church. I don't believe what you think I believe.

[conphu1]

No! Who cares what religion he follows!

[DDawg]

Cause they hate mormons, look how they went after Romney ... Beck is becoming a big pain to them.

[DDawg]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

Which I thought was a low down trick for O'reily to even bring up.

[HoracioMendez]

Cause they hate mormons, look how they went after Romney ... Beck is becoming a big pain to them.
Yeah, the same liberals who never even had a chance to either vote for or against Romney went after him for being mormon.:rolleyes: Jesus Christ.

[Stantz]

the Majority of LDS prejudice has come from Evangelicals.
There are entire organizations and ministries dedicated to bring Mormons out of the fold of the LDS and back into "true Christianity". The doctrines and revelations of the LDS church are considered to be complete apostacy by certain Evangelical groups.

As far as liberals attacking his religion? i have no idea.

As far as atheists? Well i can only speak for myself, and to me there is not much difference between Mormonism's claims, and lets say Islam's or Catholic claims, in that they i do not believe they are true.

[hillplus]

While I am not a Morman, I am a Mormaid. :))

We are most certainly Christian...heck, we might even be 'True' Christians. I say let's leave that up to God to decide.

As for the OP, I agree with those who say that libs will use any and all resources to defame someone like Beck who, I believe, is trying to fight for our freedoms.

[reflechissez]

Well, this topic is about Beck and Mormons. A poster said that Conservatives were prejudiced against Mormons, he says "did you ever think Conservatives were right" as a response. In the same post he says Liberals welcome everything bad and evil.

Too me it sounds like he was implying Mormons were evil. Which is why I asked.

thanks for reiterating. i was growing weary of his obvious attempt to diffuse what the poster said.

[HoracioMendez]

While I am not a Morman, I am a Mormaid. :))

We are most certainly Christian...heck, we might even be 'True' Christians. I say let's leave that up to God to decide.

As for the OP, I agree with those who say that libs will use any and all resources to defame someone like Beck who, I believe, is trying to fight for our freedoms.

I invite you to actually read this thread, where "libs" have done quite the opposite.

[reflechissez]

If that's true then shouldn't we elect a liberal who's stated intent is to destroy the country.

excellent point.

[reflechissez]

funny how a large percentage of the posters have said that the evangelical right has/had a problem with the mormon religion and no one has disagreed with that. the only attempt at a weak comeback is "libs will do anything to discredit [someone]," yada yada yada.

i do not now, nor have i ever cared about a person's religion. i'm still surprised when i hear supposedly grown people make a big deal about it.

[Asfc1967]

If he brings it out to thr fore front, then he is a 50m target for me. Anyone who brings their religion to the fore front deserves it.

I am an equal opportunity offender. It's just not mormons, ALL religions are subject to my ridicule if brought out in the open.

[Aaron1122]

What they will do is try to divide ALL Judeo-Christian followers. Mormons will certainly be hit hard. We will certainly see this if Romney runs. The left will exaggerate the differences between other faiths and in some cases...just lie to cause fear and doubt. We must stand united and not fall for these tactics. Rest assured they will try very hard to divide us.

[reflechissez]

What they will do is try to divide ALL Judeo-Christian followers. Mormons will certainly be hit hard. We will certainly see this if Romney runs. The left will exaggerate the differences between other faiths and in some cases...just lie to cause fear and doubt. We must stand united and not fall for these tactics. Rest assured they will try very hard to divide us.

you guys did a good enough job of that yourselves. didn't need our help at all. carry on.

[Stantz]

While I am not a Morman, I am a Mormaid. :))

We are most certainly Christian...heck, we might even be 'True' Christians. I say let's leave that up to God to decide.

As for the OP, I agree with those who say that libs will use any and all resources to defame someone like Beck who, I believe, is trying to fight for our freedoms.

I'm sorry but since the 1830's , almost all persecution, anger, mistrust and fear directed at the Latter Day Saints has not had it's source in the "libs" or "atheists" , but by America's non-LDS Christian population.

As far as attacking beck on his faith, honestly it does not matter to me in the least.

(EDIT: i obviously mean that Beck's faith does not matter to me, not that attacks on him do not matter)

[Gatekeeper]

NO......
Reason: Libs won't, unless they are really stupid. I know they are a tad NUTS, but there are limits.......aren't they?

I heard Glenn mention his belief on his show and thought nothing of it till I saw this thread in Hannity. I would hope the LIBS dare not bring religion into the mix, it would be a grave error.
I say, Who the heck Cares? I believe Beck is a true Patriot.

[nortman]

Nah, it is conservatives that tend to bring up a politician's religion. Even if it is a lie.

Are you referring to the accusations that President Obama's spiritual leader is a racist? If so, I believe that you are incorrect in your claim. His own words are enough to see that.

[nortman]

Cause they hate mormons, look how they went after Romney ... Beck is becoming a big pain to them.
It's been pointed out here pretty accurately that Mr Romney was attacked pretty strongly by conservatives because he is a member of the LDS. I remember the campaign and the attacks as well. Does anyone else remember the Youtube video that one of our conservative posters linked to portraying Mitt as Satan? I do. Although, I find it hilarious that our lib friends here are pretending that they don't or won't attack someone because of their faith.

[KYConservative]

I say NO to the OP's question.

Liberals, in my personal experience are NOT very religious people. I don't see them "attacking" Beck as a Mormon no more than they would attack Hannity for being a Catholic.

People foolishly STILL believe that Evangelical Christians ATTACKED Mitt Romney because he is of the Mormon faith. In reality it was the liberals, MSM and even Talk Radio that used the "Mitt's a Mormon" to the detriment of the GOP.

Here is a reality so listen and listen good!

The most difficult belief system to change is that of religion. Religious beliefs have started war after war so certainly when in a political process the person that more closely aligns with YOUR particular belief system is going to be the person you are (most likely) going to support. This is a reality!

When the MSM ask me, a well known Evangelical Christian with whom will I support during the Republican Primary; Mike Huckabee an evangelical pastor or Mitt Romney a Mormon? I said I would support "Mike Huckabee because he more closely aligns with MY belief system"; then automatically the liberal MSM AND Talk Radio LABELED ME A BIGOT!!

The thing is, I love all people, the Mormon people, the Catholic people, the Jahovah Witness people and all their belief systems that are similar to mine. Sure there are differences in belief systems but when they are so similar it is easier to co-exist and trust.
The fact the Mitt Romney is a Mormon certainly WOULD have been a negative in the general election because more people could not identify with his religion as their own. That's just the way it is, that is part of the "belief system factor".

The liberal MSM AND Talk Radio did the damage in 2008, THEY used the "hot button" and dejected 48% of the voting base of the Republican Party, THEY elected Barack Hussein Obama.

[Clintville]

Are you referring to the accusations that President Obama's spiritual leader is a racist? If so, I believe that you are incorrect in your claim. His own words are enough to see that.
No, I am talking about claims that he is a Muslim.

[Dystopia]

Attacking anyone's religion is wrong.

well, except for Scientology.

[m'head]

The only reason he would appear to be attacked by a liberal because of his religion would be a case where someone misspelled "moron."

[Snagglepuss]

That's like saying liberals are rational and intelligent. It .... just.....doesn't...... work... :)):hand:

Proof of several of our resident liberals contention that it is fellow conservatives who are biggoted against the LDS church. Way to throw 'em that bone tex. :rolleyes:

[KYConservative]

It's amazing that none of those that instituted the destruction of the GOP primaries will even acknowledge what happened and USE this to the conservative advantage.

Here sits a very "hot buttom" topic, the belief system factor,and the Republican officials, pundits and even Talk Radio still haven't figured out just HOW it could be used to the conservative political advantage.

tsk,tsk,tsk

The really need a good advisor that KNOWS how to build repore, win the hearts and minds of people,then equipment, train and advise a huge army of supporters using a belief system to their advantage.

hmmm :doh:

Just what kind of person and fill that bill??

[Snagglepuss]

No. Most dems approve of abortion and no "true" Christian would do that. thus I believe most Dems are not Christians. You have to be a Christian to understand what is wrong with the Mormon faith. So that eliminates most Dems for even having a qualified opinion on the mater. Therefore I doubt they will make an issue out of it. And besides--Glen is not running for president. He is GREAT at exposing Dem lies however.Yep....the OPs thesis has been effectively blown out of the water in this thread. WTG my fellow conservatives. Good job... :rolleyes:

[PeterGriffin]

Morman

I always kind of picture a superhero when I see this misspelling of people who are sticking up for Mormons, but don't know enough about the religion to be able to spell it.

Morman, blonde and good natured caffeine avoiding crime fighter, empowered by his magic underwear....

[Pfwag]

Most people actually know diddly squat about religion, including their own. If one were to split hairs, Mormons aren't any more "Christian" than Catholics are. It doesn't make any difference what one calls them self. Going into a bakery doesn't make one a doughnut, despite "Jesus" or "Christian" in the bakery's name.

Unless one's religion melds with politics, like Islam and its Sharia Law, we want "good" people with principles in politics. If their particular faith helps them be good and principled so, then so be it.

[CommercialFishinGal]

All you have to do is be a Christian in general and libs will hammer ya!

[Clintville]

All you have to do is be a Christian in general and libs will hammer ya!
No, its when you think others should be Christian.

[Gaetano "Tommy" Lucchese]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

Can I call him the Stormin' Mormon?

[Gaetano "Tommy" Lucchese]

Attacking anyone's religion is wrong.

well, except for Scientology.

Any religion is fair game.

[Kegler300]

If Beck were running for a political office, I wouldn't put is past the neocons to attack his religion the way they did Romney...

[Stantz]

Originally Posted by treadmill http://forums.hannity.com/firestorm/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?p=63231481#post63231481)
As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).


The irony of this statement is amazing - calling Mormons the "brothers" of Christians is more insulting then anything any liberal has said about Mormons in this thread.
ohh i love Baptists, i consider them to be the "cousins" of true Christians, and Catholics or as i call them the "uncles" of Christians.

And as far as Romney, i dont quite remmember have the opportunity to vote for the guy. Since he was not an option in the general election.

[KYConservative]

If Beck were running for a political office, I wouldn't put is past the neocons to attack his religion the way they did Romney...

See, yet another MSM corrupted mind.

Talk Radio should get this corrected ASAP

FYI Kegler300; it was NOT "neocons" that used this tactic, it was MSM that began the "bigotry" and Talk Radio picked up on the rant in a last ditch effort to get Millionaire Moderate RINO Romney on the Republican ticket.

[m'head]

It's amazing that none of those that instituted the destruction of the GOP primaries will even acknowledge what happened and USE this to the conservative advantage.

Here sits a very "hot buttom" topic, the belief system factor,and the Republican officials, pundits and even Talk Radio still haven't figured out just HOW it could be used to the conservative political advantage.

tsk,tsk,tsk

The really need a good advisor that KNOWS how to build repore, win the hearts and minds of people,then equipment, train and advise a huge army of supporters using a belief system to their advantage.

hmmm :doh:

Just what kind of person and fill that bill??

hmmm Howard Dean? Obama?

[Always Independent]

Liberals have already done something similar:

http://www.politicallore.com/featured/glenn-beck-a-rapist-attack-continues/1271

There is no line they will not cross, no door they will not break, no right they won't violate.

Honestly though, have you not been paying attention through the last eight years of hope and change coming out of the DNC? The two sidedness is clear as day!

This is payback for Van Jones, god damn the usofkkk wright, the Mao lovers, etc....

[content]

See, yet another MSM corrupted mind.

Talk Radio should get this corrected ASAP

FYI Kegler300; it was NOT "neocons" that used this tactic, it was MSM that began the "bigotry" and Talk Radio picked up on the rant in a last ditch effort to get Millionaire Moderate RINO Romney on the Republican ticket.

Ha. Blame it on the media. Ok then.

[HoracioMendez]

I think this thread has proved pretty conclusively that if Beck gets attacked for his religion, it's far more likely to come from conservative evangelicals than from liberals. But we already knew that.

[KYConservative]

hmmm Howard Dean? Obama?

No, no no my Infantry friend. Retired Special Forces (Green Berets). The GOP should contract retired Special Forces soldiers to regain the public trust, win the hearts and minds.

First, the guys would need to clean house within the GOP though. LOL

BTW, thanks for your service!

[PuckHappy]

The Obama administration will attack Glenn Beck's religious freedoms when Obama realizes that he is a day late and a dollar short with his "national day of service" and "everyone needs to learn from ME that you need to do service" rhetoric.


Service projects are the core of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We are thought from a very young age:
"When Ye Are in the Service
of Your Fellow Beings Ye Are Only in the
Service of Your God" (Mosiah 2:17)


In this last month alone the LDS Church was prepared for and was able to bring aid to areas that needed it:

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/from-salt-lake-to-samoa-church-extends-humanitarian-help
SALT LAKE CITY 6 October 2009 A chartered cargo plane loaded with relief supplies is on its way to Samoa to aid
victims of last week’s tsunami.
“Dozens of villages were completely destroyed, resulting in hundreds of families losing everything," said Elder James J.
Hamula of the Church’s First Quorum of the Seventy. Elder Hamula, the first counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency,
said this shipment is expected to care for 2,000 people for 3-4 weeks.
Seventy-eight pallets containing 60 tons of food, hygiene kits, clothing, wheelchairs and water containers were gathered
from the Salt Lake City warehouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and placed on a 12-hour charter
flight to the Pacific island of Samoa.


http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-responds-to-flooding-in-the-philippines
SALT LAKE CITY 28 September 2009 Tropical storm Ketsana struck the Philippines on Saturday, 26 September
2009, triggering the heaviest rainfall in 40 years and causing significant flooding.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing food, water, clothing, hygiene items and other relief supplies,
which are being purchased locally and distributed to those in the affected region.

We are seeing more and more societal forces intimidating those with religious points of view from having a voice in the public square.
We have seen this administration try to halt FNC. Religion will be their next target.

[reflechissez]

The Obama administration will attack Glenn Beck's religious freedoms when Obama realizes that he is a day late and a dollar short with his "national day of service" and "everyone needs to learn from ME that you need to do service" rhetoric.


Service projects are the core of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We are thought from a very young age:
"When Ye Are in the Service
of Your Fellow Beings Ye Are Only in the
Service of Your God" (Mosiah 2:17)


In this last month alone the LDS Church was prepared for and was able to bring aid to areas that needed it:

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/from-salt-lake-to-samoa-church-extends-humanitarian-help


http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-responds-to-flooding-in-the-philippines


We are seeing more and more societal forces intimidating those with religious points of view from having a voice in the public square.
We have seen this administration try to halt FNC. Religion will be their next target.

what in the world is your point?

[Snikuz92065]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

No, Huckabee will attack Glen Beck. How can you "conservatives" support that pos hack fraud of a man Huckabee?

[nortman]

No, I am talking about claims that he is a Muslim.I don't pay much attention to those arguments. I really don't give a damn whether he's Muslim or "Black Separationist"

[nortman]

I always kind of picture a superhero when I see this misspelling of people who are sticking up for Mormons, but don't know enough about the religion to be able to spell it.

Morman, blonde and good natured caffeine avoiding crime fighter, empowered by his magic underwear....

:lol:
Does he get a large choir to sing his theme song?

[nortman]

I think this thread has proved pretty conclusively that if Beck gets attacked for his religion, it's far more likely to come from conservative evangelicals than from liberals. But we already knew that.
.......because the left will focus on his history of alcohol and drug abuse for fear that they will be seen as intolerant of religions if they go after his faith.

[TRIMS713]

Last evening on the O'Reilly program, Glenn Beck, was a guest. During their conversation, it was revealed that Beck is a mamber of the Morman church. So what? As far as I am concerned, Mormans are brothers of Christians and Jews. However, I have heard more than one liberal voice prejudice against people of that religion (as an example, used to justify not voting for Mitt Romney).

My question is, will those who rail against anyone discussing Obama's religious views ALSO rail against people who condemn Beck for his? It might be telling.

No because there are dem politicians who are also Mormons. It's really not about religion,it's about political philosophy. A liberal Mormon doesn't get attacked,a conservative Mormon does.

[nortman]

No because there are dem politicians who are also Mormons. It's really not about religion,it's about political philosophy. A liberal Mormon doesn't get attacked,a conservative Mormon does.
:)):)):)):)):)):))
Just like a black liberal gets attacked because of his politics, not his race. Yet we are all labeled "racist" by liberals because we have the nerve to question the anointed one's policies/associations/views in spite of the fact that we would support a black candidate who we agree with politically.

[mdk190]

His religion is irrelevant to me but it's not irrelevant to the religious right.

[nikoloslvy]

It seemed to me, a few years ago, that mainstream Christian churches really had it out for Mormons. I figured the Mormon church was probably doing a pretty effective job at recruiting away good looking, middle class white families, and that’s why everyone’s church was giving sermons on how Mormonism was worse than satanism. I heard it from my family in Southwest Missouri. I heard the women around my office gossiping about it. They all knew dark secrets about how terrible Mormons are. I think it’s faded a little bit, but I think a lot of Christians still have it in mind that there’s something off about the Mormon church.

Libs are bent out of shape at the Mormon church because Mormons have been so active in passing gay marriage bans. And, knowing that mainstream Christian churches seem to have a chip on their shoulder over Mormons, libs like to “out” Mormons because they think that will make Christians turn against them. So libs will point it out, but just because they think it plays to conservative prejudice.



that is one of the more ridiculous things i have read on this site.

what do you expect....beck's name is involved so they come out of the wood work.notice the under 10 posts.

[CommercialFishinGal]

No, its when you think others should be Christian.
suuuuuuuuuuure it is...:rolleyes:

[jasan22]

No because there are dem politicians who are also Mormons. It's really not about religion,it's about political philosophy. A liberal Mormon doesn't get attacked,a conservative Mormon does.

Harry Reid is LDS, though I never seem to hear his religion being brought up the same way as with Romney or Beck.

[Asfc1967]

at the kill a soldier rally I think


What does that have to do with bashing someone's religion? You should thank a Soldier because you can.

[aMoralAtheist]

Yes. But then I would attack any public figure for his religion. And Mormons...well...I would tell you my feelings but per the TOU for use I would probably get banned.

[mtdim]

The only reason he would appear to be attacked by a liberal because of his religion would be a case where someone misspelled "moron."

I've made that typo before in the religion forum on these boards. It was very embarrassing. :redface:

[Reeder]

Being raised Southern Baptist, I was taught that both are abominations worse that Satanists because they try to deceive people away from the true calling of Christ. At least Satanists were open and honest about their intentions.

And people say Mormons are brainwashed. :rolleyes:

[croupier101]

Will liberals attack glenn becks religion (mormanism)?

evangelicals are conservative for the most part, not liberal.

[Reeder]

Yes. But then I would attack any public figure for his religion. And Mormons...well...I would tell you my feelings but per the TOU for use I would probably get banned.You're that ignorant and misinformed, eh?

[Dr. Funkenstein]

There is far more conservative prejudice against the LDS than will ever come from the liberals.
Beat me to it.