I enjoyed how he pointed out that secrecy paid dividends in avoiding the persecution of the government. But now that secrecy has caused us some discomfort and possibly, dare I say, the abandonment of some of the original teachings of the church. “Mormon teaching has moved away from many of Smith’s more radical ideas.”

There are so many great questions that arise from this odd political situation.

If conservatives cannot accept a Mormon president, especially considering how often conservatives tout the Constitution and its ban on a religious test for public office; what do Conservatives really stand for? My guess is that conservatism is fractured as badly as liberalism. Each group within conservatism and liberalism being held by a golden thread to their respective parties. Remember, there are only two parties representing thousands of ideals.

Now that a Mormon has the ability to run for President, the question must be asked; was it worth it for the Mormon people? Did our desire for mainstream acceptance cost us our religion? What shall we do, if anything?

Please understand, I will probably not vote for Romney, but I have enjoyed the questions that his presidential bid has forced into the open, and your post. It is nice to see you posting this kind of stuff again.