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A recent survey of the national Mormon population by Pew Research found 97 percent of Mormons identified themselves as Christians, but only half of the general population agree with that characterization
"There is just a long standing hostility on the part of evangelicals towards Mormons," Mouw said. "There is a counterculture movement that depicts Mormonism not only as heretical but as inspired by Satan. The idea the Joseph Smith was visited by an angel and was told that the creeds of Christianity were an abomination has never sat well with evangelicals."
Even though Romney faces scrutiny -- whether fair or unfair -- for his deep-rooted faith, the former Massachusetts governor is much more culpable for the criticism he receives for his shifting record on sensitive issues such as abortion and gay marriage. As a Republican in a historically progressive state, Romney often found himself supporting moderate positions on social issues, putting him at odds with the more conservative part of his party. He has found himself on both sides of the gay marriage debate and made statements (like one during his Senate run against Ted Kennedy in 1994 to protect a woman's right to choose) that leave many social conservatives distrustful that Romney has made a true commitment to the goals of the religious right.
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As someone that always sides with freedom and liberties regardless of what simple-simon labels that people assign to sets of beliefs, i can appreciate someone that has their personal faith, no matter how wack-a-doo,,,,,in hopes that he would be more open minded to freedoms rather then always selling out to the religious right. After all, who wouldn't marry their dog for a tax exemption? This is aMerica, and we mericans love our privileges!!