Another Perry backer reportedly bashes Romney's Mormonism

Another Rick Perry supporter has reportedly attacked the Mormon faith of rival Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

The Daily Beast reported Sunday that David Lane, the chief fundraiser for well-publicized Christian prayer rally that Perry headlined in August, told Christian talk radio host Dick Bott in an e-mail that "juxtaposing traditional Christianity to the false God of Mormonism is very important," according to emails obtained by the Beast.

Perry spokesman Mark Miner told CBS News that the comments have "nothing to do with the campaign."

Asked if Perry believes Romney's religion should be an issue in the campaign, Miner answered with an unequivocal "No." He also denied that Perry's campaign is seeking to make it one.

According to the Daily Beast, Lane and Bott had exchanged emails discussing an upcoming interview Bott was planning Robert Jeffress, the Baptist minister who earlier this month told reporters at an gathering of religious activists that Mormonism is "a cult," "not Christian," and an obstacle to Romney winning the presidency.

In an email, Bott reportedly told Lane that Jeffress wasn't necessarily wrong in those comments. The Daily Beast report quoted an email from Lane thanking the radio host and suggesting that Perry's supporters owe Jeffress "a big thank you" for bringing forward the issue of Romney's religion.

On Sunday night, CBS News and RealClearPolitics' Scott Conroy reports, Lane sent a separate email claiming spiritual guidance provided by Romney and detailed in a New York Times report was "not Christian."

Additional reporting by Brian Montopoli.

[larrylinn1]

Christian believe in only one G*d. Which one is it the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost?

[Zann-Zel]

That is the Holy Trinity you are speaking of - they are three in one.

[hans1886]

To all my fellow Mormons, stop trying to convince everyone that we are "Christian." I really could care less is some Joe Shmo Evangelical thinks I am not a Christian nor should any one of you. I know I am Christian and that's all that matters. I do not live or die by the definitions of other people, especially loud mouth, in our face Preachers.

Maybe that is why Mitt is pretty much silent on the matter. He knows what he believes and no one in the "attitude of mocking and pointing their fingers" can change that.

[punkrcknroll]

its predicted in the latter days that pharisees will show their fangs. that, sir, is in the bible. Prime example? Pastor Jeffress

[Zann-Zel]

I understood why people are afraid of Muslims.

But what fear is associated with Mormons? What are you all afraid of?

[Zann-Zel]

A Mormon may try to convert you - but if you don't convert they WON'T Kill you!

[punkrcknroll]

I think the general body of god, via televangelism has strayed from the true teachings, via, the true restored gospel, to exploit other religions for self gain. so, in response, religions like LDS and Islam get thrown under the bus like Hitler threw the jews under the bus. One key thing between all religions mentioned is they believe that jesus was of some significance. HOW CAN YOU CALL A CHURCH THAT NAMES ITSELF AFTER JESUS A PAGAN CULT?

[Anti-Bigot]

The Founding Fathers expressly forbade religious tests for public office. But, some of Rick Perry's supporters suggest, they were writing before Mormonism arrived on the scene.

Conservative radio host Bryan Fischer also revealed, two or three weeks ago, that First Amendment protections (free speech, freedom of religion, etc.) were never intended to apply to Mormonism (or to other "non-Christians").

These folks are genuinely scary.

[eahlds]

Lets be fair. Attacking a religious faith is not clean politics. Particularly if you donot fully understand the faith that you are attacking. Elections should NOT be focused on one's religious faith unless you have proof that it will affect being in the office being sought. Before ANYONE attacks the faith and doctrine of THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, it is best to do your homework and find out the truth of it and what Mitt Romney believes in as well as all who are members of the church by going to www.mormon.org. This website is provided by THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. If you want to know the truth about something it is best to go first hand to the source. The church is also on facebook at mormon.org. The church has full-time missionaries worldwide that are available to answer further questions and address concerns of our doctrine and beliefs. No anti-mormon website will truly give you first hand information on these truths. You don't go to a mechanic to diagnose a medical problem, why go to sources that are not directly related to the subject and are opinions of those who don't truly understand what they are talking about. It is not my intention to convert you to our faith, but for you to truly understand and know the truth about our church. It is entirely up to you to pray about it and find out for yourselves the truthfulness of our church doctrine and what we believe in. I am sure that Mitt Romney does not want to be judged for his religious faith but for how he would handle political issues that are concerns of fellow americans. Heavenly Father loves each and everyone of us. We are all his children. Through the teachings of his son Jesus Christ we can find out more about his Plan of Salvation and the Atonement that is mean't for all of us. We believe in the King James Version of The Holy Bible and we also have the The Book of Mormon, which is another testament of Jesus Christ. I challenge all who question our faith and doctrine to read The Book of Mormon and pray of its truthfulness. You can get a free book from any missionary of the church or through www.mormon.org. We believe in Jesus Christ as the title of our church includes the name Jesus Christ and therefore we are Christians.

[punkrcknroll]

christians don't believe in multiple universes period. scientifically proven today, known by the true restored gospel a century ago

[OnTheRoad01]

Like my daddy always told me, a lot of people are really going to be surprised when (if) they make it heaven the number of so called 'Good' religious leaders will not be there with them!

[punkrcknroll]

thats because jeffress and "men of god" like him are pharisees in reality that exploit other religions for self gain.

[Progress4USA]

Asked if Perry believes Romney's religion should be an issue in the campaign, Miner answered with an unequivocal "No." He also denied that Perry's campaign is seeking to make it one.
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Looks pretty clear to me that Perry is out to destroy Mormonism as we know it today...

[maxcoffee-2009]

So we should care about Romney's religion even though it is pretty out there when one looks at... I guess religion is a non-issue, unless of course your talking about the President... then it is one of the biggest issues there is...
Yep... Makes no sense at all... Whatever... Who cares...
America... land of freedom of religion, as long as you pick a christian religion, or something that vaguely resembles one...

[maxcoffee-2009]

sorry... Meant to say... We shouldn't care about Romney's religion...

[MidwestMountainMan]

So are we not supposed to be able to view our own comments in here? I've posted the same (as close as I could remember) comment twice in here, and the number of comments increased each time, but I can' see my own comment. It's a reply to Mayhem_Mike's comment.

[scdaddyo]

"If I could conceive that the general government might ever be so administered as to render the liberty of conscience insecure, I beg you will be persuaded, that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious persecution." -George Washington

The STOP ROMNEY NOW effort is being praised and supported by liberals as Romney is the only one that can defeat Obama.

The so-called "conservatives" are doing Obama's bidding by derailing the only candidate that can get the votes needed to defeat Obama.

This group is really comprised of religious bigots that hate mormons so much that they make up/rehash issues like romneycare OR we only want a "true conservative" to conceal the fact that they hate mormons.

The question is "do these haters hate Romney enough to repeat the mistakes from the last election which put Obama in the whitehouse again?"

These haters are stuck having to choose to vote for a mormon or put a muslim, that claims to be christian, in the whitehouse a 2nd time.

Given Romney's credentials and track record it is an easy choice to make. if Obama was a CEO he would have been canned in favor of Romney for waiting until the 3rd quater of his 3rd year to address a failing economy. It is time that someone qualified be put in the white house.

Perry is not qualified to be President. But as this article reflects he does qualify as a religious bigot.

Perry has no hope and is desperate. He may not be uttering the words but he is enabling them at every opportunity. If he TRULY does not agree with what the supporter said he should hand the money back and offer an apology. But he will not do that because he is too vain and dishonest to do it.

For all the Ron Paul nuts out there he is just the Ross Perot of this decade. Ironically the same initials as Rick Perry too. Paul likes to make noise and causes more harm than good.

At the end of the day elections are won by people who can get votes from dems and indies. The repub candidates, except Romney, are too polarizing to get those votes. Romney is the only repub that can get those much needed votes to win. Furthermore when in office he will be the only one who already knows how to work with the other parties involved and get things done. As Gov. Christie made clear he is also the most qualified to turn things around.

[Bisk1]

Son of Dan, i know it's hard for you to understand this, but you are the one with all the HATE ....... who's going to believe your Salamander story anyways ??