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[Sevenbak]

Americas Newest Mormon Conservative Leader – Rush Limbaugh?

The Washington Post ^ | 32 March 2011 | Stephen Stromberg

Rush Limbaugh confirmed today the rumor that he and his wife Catherine have been meeting with Mormon missionaries for the past few months and are seriously considering committing to the Utah based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Limbaugh was quite forthcoming in how his fascination with Mormonism began. “Over the years there have been a number of things about the Mormons that have really caught my attention.” Limbaugh stated.

“Mormons are the most conservative religious group in the United States, their support for President Bush, traditional marriage, the tea party, really earned them my respect.” Rush said.

“I also find that rejecting conventional wisdom leads to finding greater truth, and I think it would be hard to find a Christian faith that embodies that quite they way they do” he added.

When asked if his connections with other well known Mormons like Glenn Beck or Mitt Romney had any influence, Limbaugh downplayed their role in his spiritual search. “From what little time I’ve spend with Glenn and Mitt, I can tell they are great guys, but so are a lot of other non-Mormon conservatives. Plus, I don’t think anybody’s religion should be judged on the basis of members who are public figures. Nobody is a perfect example of the faith they aspire to live by.”

Limbaugh also make it clear that should he convert to Mormonism, he would not feel obligated to endorse a Mormon candidate. “You have to look at the whole package, what America needs is a strong conservative voice and religion shouldn’t be a factor. The media only brings it up in hopes of dividing Americans against each other even further.” He added.

When asked if he found anything surprising in Mormonism he admitted “I knew they were a conservative people, but I was really amazed at how their Book of Mormon has such a strong political, right wing message. American exceptionally, it’s there, limited government, that’s there too, even the Bush doctrine is in there in a way. I really didn’t expect things like that be doctrine to them.”

When asked if he would actually consider giving up ‘adult beverages’ and his beloved cigars to conform to the requirements Mormons must live Rush grew noticeably uneasy. “I’ve been trying e-cigarettes.” He said. “We’ll just have to see how things go.”

Limbaugh seemed unconcerned about there being a backlash from evangelical Christians, who don’t view Mormons as Christians. “A lot of the hostility aimed at Mormonism is a mirror of the hostility aimed at me for being an effective conservative voice. It’s the same kind of irrational hatred, the same kind of childish attacks. And I’ve never been one to back down on my beliefs. I’m content to let time prove me right as it always does, and I really think we are only talking a small minority that the media loves to play up.”

Backlash has already begun however. Mike Huckabee, who is considered by some to be largely responsible for the 2008 nomination going to McCain rather than Romney, responded to the rumor by saying “Rush should be forced, at gunpoint, to watch September Dawn and read every book ever written by the Tanners.’

[MorningStar]

The 32nd of March, huh?  It must be April Fool's where you are .....

[Ron Beron]

:::SIGH:::

[Stargazer]

Yes, the day when you dare not take anything at all you read in the papers and online at face value.

[Sevenbak]

Stargazer, on 31 March 2011 - 11:06 PM, said:

Yes, the day when you dare not take anything at all you read in the papers and online at face value.

Yes, the dreaded March 32nd.

[kolipoki09]

Sevenbak, on 31 March 2011 - 10:58 PM, said:

Backlash has already begun however. Mike Huckabee, who is considered by some to be largely responsible for the 2008 nomination going to McCain rather than Romney, responded to the rumor by saying “Rush should be forced, at gunpoint, to watch September Dawn and read every book ever written by the Tanners.’

Ironically, that is the fundamental central thesis of this book.

That of course, is not a joke.  

[BCSpace]

IIRC, he's a pretty devout Catholic.  However, once shown the implicit LDS doctrine that the LoC and even the Gospel itself exist only under conditions of economic and spiritual free-market capitalism, he might be convinced.

[why me]

Glad that I didn't get a virus by clicking on the link.    But it was a pretty good april fools joke.

[urroner]

Stargazer, on 31 March 2011 - 11:06 PM, said:

Yes, the day when you dare not take anything at all you read in the papers and online at face value.

If that is so, then, when it comes to me reading certain people's posts about Mormons having problems of taking scriptures out of context, then every day is April 1st.  

[Messenger]

Too funny.  

I thought this was a nice touch ...

Mike Huckabee, who is considered by some to be largely responsible for the 2008 nomination going to McCain rather than Romney, responded to the rumor by saying “Rush should be forced, at gunpoint, to watch September Dawn and read every book ever written by the Tanners.’

Edited by Messenger, 01 April 2011 - 04:27 AM.

[LDS Guy 1986]

I got about halfway through when I realized what today's date was and drew the conclusion that I had become a victim of a April Fool's prank! ROFL

Edited by LDS Guy 1986, 01 April 2011 - 05:22 AM.

[bookofmormontruth]

Messenger, on 01 April 2011 - 03:46 AM, said:

Too funny.  

I thought this was a nice touch ...

Mike Huckabee, who is considered by some to be largely responsible for the 2008 nomination going to McCain rather than Romney, responded to the rumor by saying “Rush should be forced, at gunpoint, to watch September Dawn and read every book ever written by the Tanners.’

Bravo Mikey!

Only confirms more of your anti-Mormon sentiments like when you snidely stated "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers?".  While also claiming to "not know much about Mormons" yet was the keynote speaker for the June 1998, Southern Baptist Convention in Salt Lake City.

[bluebell]

bookofmormontruth, on 01 April 2011 - 06:34 AM, said:

Bravo Mikey!

Only confirms more of your anti-Mormon sentiments like when you snidely stated "Don't Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers?".  While also claiming to "not know much about Mormons" yet was the keynote speaker for the June 1998, Southern Baptist Convention in Salt Lake City.

You do realize that Huckabee didn't say that, right?  The whole thing is an April Fools Day joke.  

[bookofmormontruth]

bluebell, on 01 April 2011 - 06:36 AM, said:

You do realize that Huckabee didn't say that, right?  The whole thing is an April Fools Day joke.  

lol oh great, it would help to read the last line of the joke.

[bluebell]

bookofmormontruth, on 01 April 2011 - 06:40 AM, said:

lol oh great, it would help to read the last line of the joke.

You have to be wary of all articles written on March 32nd.  

[Jeff K.]

Worthy of the onion

[kev_stevens67]

man - I was actually believing it or at least wanted it to be true. Totally missed the Mar 32nd - didn't even think about that one.

[Sevenbak]

why me, on 01 April 2011 - 03:02 AM, said:

Glad that I didn't get a virus by clicking on the link.    But it was a pretty good april fools joke.

I wish I could take credit for this one.  It was done by an LDS guy over at Free Republic that goes by Grig.  It's interesting to watch the Mormon haters over there pile on.

http://www.freerepub...s/2697994/posts

[semlogo]

Almost had me going there. If true it could have been the crisis that ushered in the second coming.  

[semlogo]

BCSpace, on 01 April 2011 - 12:04 AM, said:

IIRC, he's a pretty devout Catholic.  However, once shown the implicit LDS doctrine that the LoC and even the Gospel itself exist only under conditions of economic and spiritual free-market capitalism, he might be convinced.

Sure, as long as we throw out every passage in the scriptures that actually deals with issues related to economics, that makes sense.