Romney not a good steward for Christianity

Editor,

I don’t think anyone who has paid close attention to Mitt Romney’s campaign can dispute this simple sentence: Mitt Romney is not honest in his political dealings.

Voters should refuse to sign his recommend, the one that would allow him to enter the "temple of liberty" next January. On November 6, 2012, vote for Barack Obama. Endow the White House with an honest steward. Jesus taught that we cannot serve both God and mammon. I understand from that we also should not vote for both. My fellow Latter-day Saints should not vote according to something as shallow as shared membership in a Christian denomination. Christians should consider seriously the ethics and principles of Jesus, instead--the Jesus who taught that nations as well as individuals should bless the poor and needy. We should become peacemakers and agree with an adversary as soon as we can, and, yes, we should apologize to those we have wronged. It is not patriotic to conclude, as Mitt Romney obviously has, that our nation can do no wrong and that "no apology" will ever be necessary.

Both candidates claim to be Christian. Mitt Romney knows how to say to those who he has laid off, "Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled." However, he will not let them keep the one thing that is needful for the body.

His Christian faith does not profit because it is without works. President Obama, however, has shown us his faith by his public works and programs. I am reflecting the teachings of the Apostle James when I write these words.

Knowing that the devils also believe, as a voter I have concluded that Mitt Romney’s faith--being without works--is dead, and I will cast my vote for Barack Obama. If faith itself is dead without works, so too is the candidacy of Mitt Romney. At least, it should be.