Guthrie asks, "What is the key political issue for Christians between now and 2008?" Hewitt responds, "The war has to be the first issue for everyone involved in politics, not just Christians." Amen! Which is why — as a Christian conservative who opposed the war in Iraq before it began — I will support the only conservative candidate who also opposes it (and does so on constitutional grounds): Texas Rep. Ron Paul. (Incidentally, Rep. Paul officially announced his candidacy today. See RonPaulExplore.com.)

In answer to FromNorthCarolina, there will be no adverse social or political consequences of a successful Romney candidacy. Such consequences exist only in your bigoted imagination. The legitimacy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints depends neither on Mitt Romney’s political success nor on the irrelevant views of Protestant theologians. The only legitimacy that matters, or the Church cares about, comes from God, and the Church has had that from the instant it came into existence. The Church will continue to grow and flourish regardless of anything the Protestant world has to say about it, for the simple reason that it is sustained by the power of God.

Evangelicals have to be concerned about the potentially adverse political and social consequences of a successful Romney candidacy. If Romney comes near to gaining the White House, he will add huge legitimacy to Mormonism, a religion that is contrary to Historic Christianity and a threat to the Gospel. Theologians such as R.C. Sproul, A. N. Martin and R. Zacharias have long contended that Mormonism is a cult and a system of belief that is at radical variance with the biblical faith. Of course, our nation's presidency isn't a theological office. That's is important to keep in mind. Even so, Christians should always be wary of indirectly promoting an anti-Christian belief system.

I think it will be interesting to see if some of these "Christians" can look beyond their bigotry towards Mormonism to the bigger picture. Will they instead vote for an adulterer (Giuliani)? Or a man who has previously sneered at evangelical beliefs (McCain)? Far be it for me to point out that ALL Christians have a terrible and evil past to their religion. Think the crusades, evil popes from yesteryear, etc.., Yes, you can say that was all caused by the Catholic Church, but you all came or evolved from it. To attack Mitt Romney based on any past Mormon "prejudices" as "Chrsity" does, is disengenious at best. Quite frankly it smacks of hypocrisy to me. Please don't take this as an attack on Christianity, of which I am a member. I fully believe in the Savior, but am realistic and I hope "Christian" enough to know that 'men' should be judged on their own merits not based on their religion.

Now, tell me exactly how some of you "Christians" feel about all the polygamy in the Bible? Have you thrown out that book in utter disregard because Abraham and many others had more than one wife? Just wondering how you can condemn other religions when your own "prophets" practiced this very thing. Just wondering how you can condemn other religions when it seems your beliefs have originated from the words of these very men. My, you "Christians" think you are fair and understanding souls, without guile and hatred, even claiming yourselves to be full of love. You don't follow the creed Christ taught. Who are you kidding, putting your own brand of church up on a pedestal? From my perspective, it seems like you are blinded by your own egos and the self interpretations of a very sketchy piece of literature. But, one thing is clear, you haters have ugly hearts.