LDS Bishop: Harry Reid Not Worthy Of Being Mormon Because He’s A Democrat
Click here for reuse options!LDS bishop Mark Paredes conceded Friday that, in retrospect, he could have worded his concerns about Reid, a fellow believer, “more artfully.”
Writing on his long-standing blog at the Jewish Journal, Paredes began by describing one of the “temple recommend” questions (meant to gauge adherence to Mormon beliefs and practices) that asks members if they “support, affiliate with or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the [LDS Church].” He then detailed his beliefs that Democrats’ support for same-sex marriage and abortion rights — along with Reid’s shilling for the gambling industry — ran in opposition to the church’s positions on those issues.
“I have no problem with an average Mormon in the pew who supports the Democratic Party because one of its issues or positions appeals to him,” Paredes wrote. “However, occupying a national Democratic leadership position is an entirely different matter.”
Reid may be a “wonderful man,” Paredes added, but not “a man of serious religious faith.”…
In response to the column, LDS Democrats cried foul over Paredes using his lay position as a bishop to judge a person for his political beliefs, especially given the church’s efforts to remain politically neutral.
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Abby Normal November 9th, 2014 at 09:20
The LDS is on LSD.
Abby Normal November 9th, 2014 at 10:20
The LDS is on LSD.
Jeffrey Samuels November 9th, 2014 at 09:22
Jewish Journal? I think this guy would be better served by tending to his own garden, and leaving Jewish folk alone.
rg9rts November 9th, 2014 at 09:50
Maybe it the weed in his garden speaking??
junesxing November 9th, 2014 at 10:22
Jewish Journal? I think this guy would be better served by tending to his own garden, and leaving Jewish folk alone.
rg9rts November 9th, 2014 at 10:50
Maybe it the weed in his garden speaking??
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 09:28
That’s the nicest thing that could be said about anyone.
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 10:28
That’s the nicest thing that could be said about anyone.
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 09:35
“…not a man of serious religious faith.” Leaving aside how oxymoronic (or just plain moronic) that statement is, it’s also ironic, coming from a Mormon. Gold tablets dug up from the earth? American Indians are the lost tribe of Israel? And he has the nerve to use the phrase “seriousl religious faith?”
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 10:35
“…not a man of serious religious faith.” Leaving aside how oxymoronic (or just plain moronic) that statement is, it’s also ironic, coming from a Mormon. Gold tablets dug up from the earth? American Indians are the lost tribe of Israel? And he has the nerve to use the phrase “serious religious faith?”
rg9rts November 9th, 2014 at 09:50
Maybe the LDS should lose it tax exempt status if they want to be political
rg9rts November 9th, 2014 at 10:50
Maybe the LDS should lose it tax exempt status if they want to be political
Carla Akins November 9th, 2014 at 10:29
As a duly elected member of the federal/state government, this is a positive. I do not want any elected official to put his religion above his duty to his contituents.
fahvel November 9th, 2014 at 11:46
well said
Carla Akins November 9th, 2014 at 11:29
As a duly elected member of the federal/state government, this is a positive. I do not want any elected official to put his religion above his duty to his contituents.
fahvel November 9th, 2014 at 12:46
well said
abbyjo2001 November 9th, 2014 at 10:59
His magic underwear are too tight, choking off his brain.
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 12:25
Brain?
abbyjo2001 November 9th, 2014 at 11:59
His magic underwear are too tight, choking off his brain.
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 13:25
Brain?
arc99 November 9th, 2014 at 11:59
enough of this sh*t.
time to end the tax exemptions for religion.
if they want to be able to exercise first amendment freedoms like the rest of us, then pay taxes like the rest of us.
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 12:01
After all, corporations are people, my friend. And what are churches but corporations?
highpckts November 9th, 2014 at 15:49
Some of the biggest corporations at that. In my city the Catholic church is one of the biggest property holders! I agree. Down with their tax exempt status!
FrankenPC . November 11th, 2014 at 19:29
Hahaha! It’s almost as if it’s all muddled together and confusing on purpose!
Isn’t it.
arc99 November 9th, 2014 at 12:59
enough of this sh*t.
time to end the tax exemptions for religion.
if they want to be able to exercise first amendment freedoms like the rest of us, then pay taxes like the rest of us.
Larry Schmitt November 9th, 2014 at 13:01
After all, corporations are people, my friend. And what are churches but corporations?
highpckts November 9th, 2014 at 16:49
Some of the biggest corporations at that. In my city the Catholic church is one of the biggest property holders! I agree. Down with their tax exempt status!
FrankenPC . November 11th, 2014 at 20:29
Hahaha! It’s almost as if it’s all muddled together and confusing on purpose!
Isn’t it.
stl_tl November 9th, 2014 at 12:03
Hmmm, then someone should ask the bishop what he thought about the late President James Faust, Second Counselor in the LDS First Presidency, who was a strident Democrat.
stl_tl November 9th, 2014 at 13:03
Hmmm, then someone should ask the bishop what he thought about the late President James Faust, Second Counselor in the LDS First Presidency, who was a strident Democrat.
highpckts November 9th, 2014 at 15:47
I see! So now our leaders have to have serious religious faith?? If you don’t “believe” you can’t lead? What a load! You all see where this is leading? If any organized religion is in any way connected to the government you can kiss your freedoms goodbye!
burqa November 9th, 2014 at 19:35
That sounds good, but we have been around for, what, 240 years or so with a government led by thousands of politicians from the president to the Congress who have proclaimed a sincere commitment to their faith and we not only kissed out freedoms goodbye, but those same religious people are the ones who established those freedoms and expanded them.
I live in Virginia in the area where a lot of the Founding Fathers lived. You can go to the churches they did where they were ,in a number of cases, officers of the church at the same time they were in office.
George Washington, for example, was a vestryman at the Falls Church and Pohick Church as well, along with George Mason. Despite that connection to organized religion, they did pretty good when it comes to our freedoms.
No, really.
They did.
You can look it up in the history books.
highpckts November 10th, 2014 at 12:20
They also wrote that there should absolutely be separation of church and state! Reid was being criticized for not being a “believer” therefore unable to lead! I don’t care what your beliefs are, just don’t let it influence your decisions on the law of the land!
highpckts November 9th, 2014 at 16:47
I see! So now our leaders have to have serious religious faith?? If you don’t “believe” you can’t lead? What a load! You all see where this is leading? If any organized religion is in any way connected to the government you can kiss your freedoms goodbye!
burqa November 9th, 2014 at 20:35
That sounds good, but we have been around for, what, 240 years or so with a government led by thousands of politicians from the president to the Congress who have proclaimed a sincere commitment to their faith and we not only kissed out freedoms goodbye, but those same religious people are the ones who established those freedoms and expanded them.
I live in Virginia in the area where a lot of the Founding Fathers lived. You can go to the churches they did where they were ,in a number of cases, officers of the church at the same time they were in office.
George Washington, for example, was a vestryman at the Falls Church and Pohick Church as well, along with George Mason. Despite that connection to organized religion, they did pretty good when it comes to our freedoms.
No, really.
They did.
You can look it up in the history books.
highpckts November 10th, 2014 at 13:20
They also wrote that there should absolutely be separation of church and state! Reid was being criticized for not being a “believer” therefore unable to lead! I don’t care what your beliefs are, just don’t let it influence your decisions on the law of the land!