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Published January 04, 2008 04:04 pm - Presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in December devoted an entire speech to his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
 Religion occupies presidential spotlight w/ link to Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life Web site
By Joe Hadsall
jhadsall@joplinglobe.com
Presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in December devoted an entire speech to his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, another presidential candidate, took heat from fellow Republicans about a Christmas-themed ad, which featured the image of a cross floating behind him. Huckabee later said the image was actually a bookshelf.
Religion is playing a part in the presidential race, but citizens have different views on how religion will affect their views of candidates.
“It’s more about what their values are instead of their religion,” said Carolyn Beaty, 59, of Joplin. “I’m more interested in things like the economy, there being too many homeless and out-of-work people, and the war.”
Kenny Lyons, 34, of Hollywood, Calif., said religion will play a strong role in his vote.
“When I look at them, I’m interested in their principles,” Lyons said. “I want to know how they stand on poverty, social justice and other Christian principles.”
Romney’s, Huckabee’s faiths
Creed Jones, president of the Tri-State Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ, said the church has a policy of political neutrality. The church does not endorse or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms.
“There are prominent politicians in both parties who are members of the church,” Jones said. “Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid is a strong Democrat, and he’s a member.”
He said that Romney is not a sure thing among church members because of his religion. Beaty, who is also a member, agreed.
“What their religion happens to be is happenstance,” Beaty said. “I’m more concerned about the policy choices they will make.”
Some compare Romney and his religious affiliation to President John F. Kennedy, who faced criticism as a Roman Catholic.
As Kennedy brought awareness to the Roman Catholic religion, Jones sees similar attention being paid to the Mormon religion. Jones said the public exposure is a chance for members to talk about their religion.
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