I tried to tell TBM family that Mormons can't be Democrats

[_Drifting]

They don't realize they are on the wrong side now, deceived by appearances and feelings instead of knowing truth.

On seeing this my irony meter leapt off the table, ran down the street, climbed a tall building and threw itself off....

[_DarkHelmet]

They don't realize they are on the wrong side now, deceived by appearances and feelings instead of knowing truth.

On seeing this my irony meter leapt off the table, ran down the street, climbed a tall building and threw itself off....

Yeah. I did a double take when I read that.

[_sock puppet]

To the OP, dark helmet, try the more refined approach. Tell your family members that they cannot be Mormon and vote in the Republican primary for anyone but Mitt. I've heard a couple of local Mormon crackpots tell me that one.

[Guest]

Brade, yes or no, is socialism compatible with LDS doctrine?

No, I don't think it is. See, that was easy. Now will you answer my question? Here, I'll post it again:

So I was sharing with my TBM family the doctrine that you cannot be a Democrat and a good Mormon.

I have never said this. What I have said is that by doctrinal comparison with the issues, it is not possible for a good Mormon to be a Democrat.

bcspace, yes or no, does P imply Q?

P: You cannot be a bachelor and a married man.

Q: It is not possible for a married man to be a bachelor.

[_DrW]

Brade, yes or no, is socialism compatible with LDS doctrine?

No, I don't think it is. See, that was easy. Now will you answer my question?

BCSpace has already made a clear and unequivocal statement on this board that it is not possible for a member of the Church to be a Democrat and not be in apostasy - In other words, a member of the Church who is a Democrat is in apostasy.

I did a double-take when I saw it and I don't think it is worth looking up again, because it was not that long ago and anyone on this thread who is interested would have already seen it.

[_DarkHelmet]

BCSpace has already made a clear and unequivocal statement on this board that it is not possible for a member of the Church to be a Democrat and not be in apostasy - In other words, a member of the Church who is a Democrat is in apostasy.

I did a double-take when I saw it and I don't think it is worth looking up again, because it was not that long ago and anyone on this thread who is interested would have already seen it.

Not just BC Space. Droopy and ldsfaqs also believe that. So it is now from the mouth of 3 witnesses, which makes it true.

[_brade]

So you don't miss it bcspace, here it is again:

Does P imply Q? Yes or no?

P: You cannot be a bachelor and a married man.

Q: It is not possible for a married man to be a bachelor.

[_bcspace]

Not just BC Space. Droopy and ldsfaqs also believe that. So it is now from the mouth of 3 witnesses, which makes it true.

No, what makes it true is a comparison of doctrines with political positions.

[cacheman]

My niece's husband is a staunch Democrat (and friend of the Romneys). He's definitely more socially conservative than most Democrats (and more so than I am), but he's fiscally somewhere to the left of Obama. I wonder if he needs to be hauled in for a talk with his bishop. I should mention he works in the Justice Department.

[_bcspace]

My niece's husband is a staunch Democrat (and friend of the Romneys). He's definitely more socially conservative than most Democrats, but he's fiscally somewhere to the left of Obama. I wonder if he needs to be hauled in for a talk with his bishop.

By assuming membership in the Church or holding a TR blesses or excuses one's political beliefs in socialism or the left wing is to erroneously assume that membership and/or a TR is an automatic ticket to heaven or the CK.