"Mormon"...Have you been quizzed about your religion?

I'm finding it interesting, this debate for the White House. It seems that all questions regarding religion are pointed directly toward Mitt Romney, and his beliefs in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...his religion as a "Mormon".

I loved this article that I found on Digg, finding the comments interesting, knowing that they must not really know much about the religion they are judgmentally, openly typing hatred toward.

"Dear ALL 2008 US Public Office Candidates: When Quizzed About Your Religion"
"archives.gov — Please say: "Thankfully, the Founding Fathers of the United States of America forever resolved this and engraved the answer into the Constitution. It's in Article VI which in part reads: 'no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.' That, my fellow American, is my answer too."

link...

http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Dear_ALL_2008_US_Public_Office_Candidates_When_Quizzed_About_Your_Religion

Constitution of The United States

"Article. VI.
All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.


The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."

Why shouldn't the other candidates be accountable for the same questions?

Here is some information for those who actually have interest in what Governor Romney believes in. If you are only interested in judging Mormonism or bashing Romney as a candidate, please refrain from continuing to these links because they contain factual, up-to-date, information, without argumentation.

This first link is entitled "Leaders Answer Questions on How Mormons Worship" and includes details along with audio and photos.
http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=6d81dd9848f36110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRD&vgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD

This second link is entitled, "Of Chapels and Temples: Explaining Mormon Worship Services"..."Recent research, supported by anecdotal evidence from a variety of sources, including conversations with prominent editorial boards, shows that many people know little about what a Mormon worship service looks like. And unfortunately, many think they are not invited or welcome to attend church with the Latter-day Saints, where they could see for themselves how Mormon worship is focused on Jesus Christ."
http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f324dd9848f36110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f5f411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD

This third link is entitled, "Public Issues", addressing political candidates, political parties, relationship with government, etc.
http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=6203d93c8688f010VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRD&vgnextchannel=726511154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD&vgnextfmt=tab1

Additionally, I'm impressed by an article from CBS regarding Romney and regarding politics and religion. I find the comments humorous following these type of articles, mostly due to the lack of knowledge on the subject of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. You will find also that most Mormons won't interject their comments to mostly negative articles (although, this one is more on the positive) because it is typical to remain humble and not argue religion.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/09/opinion/main2340298.shtml

As you can see from many of the above links, there are many resources to find out more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise nicknamed the "Mormon" church.

I like to see comments regarding articles after readers have done real research on the topics, instead of interjecting their hatred, their bigotry, or their judgments based on comments from others around their social circles.

Knowledge is power!

Sabbath...A Day of Rest, December 2nd, 2007

What a great country we live in, this great United States of America, that we have the freedom to practice our religion.

"Freedom of religion is a guarantee by a government for freedom of belief for individuals and freedom of worship for individuals and groups. It is generally recognized to also include the freedom not to follow any religion. Freedom of religion is considered by many in many nations and people to be a fundamental human right."
-The freedom of religion as stated by Wikipedia

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Sunday is a day of rest from our weekly schedule of work. Today is a day that we reserve for worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

My thoughts for today are to give you "The Articles of Faith". Following the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, people wanted to know what "Mormons" believed. Joseph Smith, the Prophet, wrote a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor, explaining our beliefs. Part of that letter became known as The Articles of Faith. Here they are. If you would like further explanation, please comment and I will give further explanation in following Sabbath posts.

The Articles of Faith

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.

3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisaical glory.

11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.

13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul -- We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

I hope that, for those who are unfamiliar with the beliefs of Latter-Day Saints, these articles of faith help to give a brief description of our beliefs. I add that I truly believe in these things and in the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and the Holy Bible.

Have a restful Sunday.

Fire Alarms Throughout Your Home...Not Enough! Must Watch!!

As you will see from this video, you must have regular preparedness drills for fire safety and other emergencies.

Preparedness is an issue that deals not only with food storage and water storage, but with learning and training for all emergencies. This is not something that you are hearing about from political candidates, or from the major media outlets. We are lucky to have this video.

Spread this information as it is important to all families...all people...to be aware of things that work and things that need working on to protect each other.

Life is precious. Spread the word.

Have a great Saturday Night.