walkingdork said:

Hey man, I actually like Mitt Romney for being the most level headed guy in the Republican race (and being the most moderate). I don't care that he's mormon, I care that he's not waving his religion around like a maniac. He's a politician who happens to be a Mormon. That's better than Bachman or Perry who act like their religion makes them a better candidate. For Christ's sake Perry held days of prayer for the Texas drought and the economy (it didn't help). Say what you want about Obama's plan to solve our economic woes but at least he's not just going to "give it to God."

If there is a God (and there isn't) I doubt he gives half a shit about the economy. I think he would care about how people react to adversity and how the fortunate help the unfortunate through tough times. I don't mean "raise taxes" or "increase services," I mean donating time and money and helping people on a personal level.

My uber religious grandparents (Methodists) had strangers and refugees living in their modest home my entire childhood. They were smart enough to stay the fuck out of politics and just worry about what they can do to help the people that crossed their path. It bugged my grandpa that I am not religious and we've talk at length about how it doesn't take religion to be that kind of person. I think he agrees on some level but still worries about my soul and all that silliness.

You'll find Mormons are very pragmatic in general, believing very much in God's capabilities, but believing as well that he has entrusted much to our hands.