The religion of Mitt Romney is of course Mormonism. It was the religion that Mitt Romney was born into, the religion Mitt Romney served as a missionary, and the religion Mitt Romney eventually led as a Presiding High Priest. In 1966, the 19-year old, sixth generation Mormon Mitt Romney left for France to spread his religion as a missionary. Mitt Romney served his religion so well that in 1968, he was appointed president of the Mormon mission and led the Mormon missionaries under his authority to baptize a record 200 French souls into Mormonism. Mitt Romney's rise in Mormonism continued after his return from France. From 1981 to 1986, he served as the "High Priest" (Ward Bishop) of the Mormon congregation in Belmont, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. In 1986, he was elevated to be the "Presiding High Priest" (Stake President) over twelve Mormon congregations in and around Boston until 1996. What exactly is Mitt Romney's Mormonism? Founded in the 1820s by Joseph Smith, Mormonism claims three sources for inspiration: Book of Mormon, Bible, and teachings of its various priests and prophets over the years. Those teachings contradict each other, the Bible, and the Book of Mormon, which also contradicts the Bible. For example, Mormons do not believe that Jesus is the only begotten Son of God the Father. They believe He is one among many created sons. They believe that special underwear protects them from Satan. They also believe the dead can be saved, pray for them and baptize them. But the most (next page...)
1. Are you a Christian? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 2. When and how did you become a Christian? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 3. How has becoming Christian changed you? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 4. How would you define and describe your relationship with Jesus today? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 5. In the past 12 months, how many hours have you read the Bible per week? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 6. Which gift has the Holy Spirit given you, and what fruits has it borne? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 7. What has been your greatest failure as a Christian? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 8. What is the greatest challenge you face today as a Christian? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 9. If you had to choose between God and country, which would you choose? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply) 10. Whom do you think Jesus wants as our next President, and why? Mitt Romney: (awaiting reply)
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