Sharpton: mormons don't really believe in god

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Sharpton denies disputing Romney's faith

By GLEN JOHNSON
Published: May 9th, 2007 10:01 AM

Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to a crowd after leading a march for decency in music on James Brown's birthday Thursday, May 3, 2007, in New York.

The Rev. Al Sharpton, who recently urged that radio host Don Imus be fired for making a racially insensitive remark, said in a debate that "those of us who believe in God" will defeat Republican Mitt Romney for the White House. But Sharpton denied he was questioning the Mormon's own belief in God.

Rather, the New York Democrat said he was contrasting himself with Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time.

"As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry about that; that's a temporary situation," Sharpton said Monday during a debate with Hitchens at the New York Public Library's Beaux-Arts headquarters.

The comment was first reported Tuesday in a blog on The New York Times's Web site.

The Romney campaign, which has been wary of campaign trail criticism of Romney's faith, jumped on the Sharpton comment. If elected, Romney would be the first Mormon to serve as president.

"It is terribly disheartening and disappointing to hear Reverend Sharpton offer such appalling comments about a fellow American's faith," said Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. "America is a nation of many faiths and common values, and bigotry toward anyone because of their beliefs is unacceptable."

Romney himself said Monday during an appearance on Fox News program "Hannity and Colmes": "I think there are differences between different faiths in this country. And there will be battles between different religions. ... That's a great thing about this country. We don't decide who's going to be in office based on what church they go to."

In a tape of the debate, Sharpton can be heard defending the role of religion in the civil rights movement and shunning any suggestion that there wasn't a religious underpinning to the efforts of its leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Then Sharpton spoke of Romney, although a tape reviewed by The Associated Press does not reveal why.

In a later interview with the AP, Sharpton denied questioning Romney's belief in God and suggested the Romney camp was trying to stir up a controversy because of their political differences.

"What I said was that we would defeat him, meaning as a Republican," Sharpton said. "A Mormon, by definition, believes in God. They don't believe in God the way I do, but by definition, they believe in God."

He said he was contrasting himself and other believers with Hitchens, who is the author of a new book, "God Is Not Great."

Last month, Sharpton led the calls for Imus' ouster last month after the talk show host referred to members of the Rutgers University women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos."

http://www.thenewstribune.com/886/story/57818.html

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tawana brawley had no comment regarding the march for "decency."

[pirc1]

What is new coming from Sharpton?

[Caboose]

[Refman]

If he really said what he has been accused of, then he needs his feet held to the fire. To go after Imus with the zeal he did and then turn around and say something like this begs for accountability.

[SamFisher]

Originally Posted by Refman If he really said what he has been accused of, then he needs his feet held to the fire. To go after Imus with the zeal he did and then turn around and say something like this begs for accountability.

LOL yeah maybe he should resign from his job, which is like, uh, well, uhhhh, something, I bet....maybe.

[Trader_Jorge]

Sharpton is an idiot and a racist. White guilt is what fuels his cause -- not black support. Obviously blacks will pursue their self interest and support this racist extortionist. What gives him enough credibility to not be laughed out of mainstream society is the whites that support him -- mainly liberals within the media. Pull that support and he's toast.

[rhino17]

He is an idiot and a racist, i dont know why anyone ieven listens to this moron

[glynch]

Obviously blacks will pursue their self interest and support this racist extortionist

Jorge, I believe you mean well. However, given your background, you fail to see your own racism, as evidenced in this remark.


Dad.

[s land balla]

Well the Jazz obviously had something on their side...

[StupidMoniker]

Originally Posted by SamFisher LOL yeah maybe he should resign from his job, which is like, uh, well, uhhhh, something, I bet....maybe.

Professional race baiter. He should be fined $10,000 by the race baiting society of America and suspended for three race crises.

[Amel]

Sharpton is a dumbass

I'm caling for his resignation

[Caboose]

and no one seems to mention stuff like this- al was friends with khalid abdul muhammad (check out youtube). khalid called for the extermination of all white people in south africa. al often invited racist Malik Shabazz to his "redeem the dream" really, where Shabazz called for a race war.

[pouhe]

Originally Posted by basso quote: Sharpton denies disputing Romney's faith By GLEN JOHNSON Published: May 9th, 2007 10:01 AM Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to a crowd after leading a march for decency in music on James Brown's birthday Thursday, May 3, 2007, in New York. The Rev. Al Sharpton, who recently urged that radio host Don Imus be fired for making a racially insensitive remark, said in a debate that "those of us who believe in God" will defeat Republican Mitt Romney for the White House. But Sharpton denied he was questioning the Mormon's own belief in God. Rather, the New York Democrat said he was contrasting himself with Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time. "As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry about that; that's a temporary situation," Sharpton said Monday during a debate with Hitchens at the New York Public Library's Beaux-Arts headquarters. The comment was first reported Tuesday in a blog on The New York Times's Web site. The Romney campaign, which has been wary of campaign trail criticism of Romney's faith, jumped on the Sharpton comment. If elected, Romney would be the first Mormon to serve as president. "It is terribly disheartening and disappointing to hear Reverend Sharpton offer such appalling comments about a fellow American's faith," said Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. "America is a nation of many faiths and common values, and bigotry toward anyone because of their beliefs is unacceptable." Romney himself said Monday during an appearance on Fox News program "Hannity and Colmes": "I think there are differences between different faiths in this country. And there will be battles between different religions. ... That's a great thing about this country. We don't decide who's going to be in office based on what church they go to." In a tape of the debate, Sharpton can be heard defending the role of religion in the civil rights movement and shunning any suggestion that there wasn't a religious underpinning to the efforts of its leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Then Sharpton spoke of Romney, although a tape reviewed by The Associated Press does not reveal why. In a later interview with the AP, Sharpton denied questioning Romney's belief in God and suggested the Romney camp was trying to stir up a controversy because of their political differences. "What I said was that we would defeat him, meaning as a Republican," Sharpton said. "A Mormon, by definition, believes in God. They don't believe in God the way I do, but by definition, they believe in God." He said he was contrasting himself and other believers with Hitchens, who is the author of a new book, "God Is Not Great." Last month, Sharpton led the calls for Imus' ouster last month after the talk show host referred to members of the Rutgers University women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hos." http://www.thenewstribune.com/886/story/57818.html tawana brawley had no comment regarding the march for "decency."

Unfortunately, something tells me this is most "mainstream" comment Sharpton has said. I say that because I'm pretty sure I've heard at least one fundamentalist or evangelist make similar remarks about Mormons: not necessarily that they're atheist, just "not Christian" or a "cult." Which is funny, because as a black, agnostic liberal, the few Mormons I've known since elementary school have always struck me as the most stereotypically Christian people I've ever known; except that they never, ever spoke about their faith, aside from always ordering root beer or 7up at restaurants.

[hotballa]

I fail to see how this is bigoted as Romney is claiming. So Sharpton says Mormons don't believe in God, what do you think Mormon missionaries tell people who say they are already Christians?

[RocketMan Tex]

Originally Posted by Trader_Jorge Sharpton is an idiot and a racist.

I'm confused T_J. Are you the pot, or are you the kettle???

:D

[DonkeyMagic]

ohh the outrage of calling girls nappy headed hos.... but sure you can insult someones religion. swimming in the hypocrisy

[Smokey]

I haven't met many Mormons, but the ones I've met are the nicest people I know. If I were homeless, I'd move to Salt Lake City and watch the NBA for free.

[Clutch]

Originally Posted by hotballa ... what do you think Mormon missionaries tell people who say they are already Christians?

Do you mean before or after they kill them and eat their livers?

[tigermission1]

Originally Posted by Clutch Do you mean before or after they kill them and eat their livers?

LOL!

On a side note, do we have any Mormons on this board? It would be great to have that perspective in the D&D from time to time whenever religion or religious issues come up.

[StupidMoniker]

Originally Posted by RocketMan Tex I'm confused T_J. Are you the pot, or are you the kettle??? :D

Have trouble finding an image of a black kettle?

Originally Posted by tigermission1 LOL! On a side note, do we have any Mormons on this board? It would be great to have that perspective in the D&D from time to time whenever religion or religious issues come up.

You just quoted one, IIRC.