Romney Previews his “Faith in America” speech
Manchester, NH
Governor Romney answered questions today about his “Faith in America” speech which he plans to give this Thursday. He made it clear that he would not be giving a JFK-style speech instead focusing on religion in America today, the role it plays, and how it affects American culture:
“He (JFK) gave the definitive speech if you will on discrimination related to a political campaign and what he said makes sense to me. I’m going to be talking about the role of religion, faith in America and in a free society.
The Presidential hopeful will not address Mormonism directly. The campaign is stressing that it will not be a “primer on Mormonism,” but Romney did say that he “will answer some questions relating to how my own faith would inform my presidency.”
Romney’s chief competitor for a win in Iowa, Governor Huckabee, has a TV ad now referring to him as a Christian leader. Romney expressed his views on candidates who base their campaign on religion, not mentioning his rival by name:
“I think that a candidate or a president that tried to make his religion a defining feature of his campaign or his term in office would tend to divide the nation rather than bring us together and this is a nation which comes together in our unified desire to have our blessings of the creator.”
Romney often talks on the stump about how voters are not looking to elect a “pastor in chief” and that Americans will choose a leader based on a mix of experience and values.
Romney wrote the speech last Thursday at the Hilton in Boca Raton, FL-the day after the most recent Republican debate. The campaign expects between 400 to 500 invited guests at the George H.W. Bush Library. The campaign stresses that this is not an endorsement by the former President.
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I agree with Romney. I am looking for a leader of our country, not a preacher. He has the moral authority I look for. I never trust the views of someone who takes money to work for God as all paid preachers like Mike Huckabee did.
Even though the Bible gives clear examples of the church supporting it’s workers? It’s not about the salary one takes, it’s about the person’s relationship with God.
I’m not looking for a leader for our country who thinks he’s Christian, but worships a different Jesus and has completely different views of religion than evangelical Christianity. THAT would scare me.
Mitt Romney stumble badly in the debate in Fla last week when he slamed the Confederate flag which represents southern heritage. This honorable flag only flew for 4 years during the civil war and the U.S. flag flew during the buy and transporting slaves for many years during the 1900 centruy so why isn’t the U.S. flag viewed as a racist symbol? Mr. Romney offended all southerners when he attacked our ancestory and southern history so he can forget the southern vote.
Personally, I liked Huckabee at first, but have soured on him. I believe that relidion should not and has not played a role in the role a President has. He may ask for guidence, but still has a job to do.
I feel it is a good idea for Romney to give this speech. I don’t agree with the Morman doctrine; however, I am not voting for a preacher, if I were I would vote for Huckabee. Mitt is what America needs at this time. I am a Christian conservative from Tennessee, and I am casting my vote for Mitt. Also, Ann would make a wonderful First Lady. A man’s family tells a lot about who he is. I am very impressed with his family.
When and where will this speech be broadcast on satellite???