Romney, Priesthood, And The Holy Ghost

[Avatar4321]

Any President would be entitled to the same revelation Romney would. President Obama is entitled to revelation to lead the nation if he seeks it. It's his stewardship.

[zerinus]

Any President would be entitled to the same revelation Romney would. President Obama is entitled to revelation to lead the nation if he seeks it. It's his stewardship.

Agreed, thank you.

[Aliwe]

But I deeply believe that it is critical to my nation as an American that Mitt win this election, not because he's Mormon but because he's a Republican.

I'm not interested in what team the President plays for, as long as he works to improve the future of our nation. That is why I admire Bill Clinton the most of all our recent presidents, because he ran a budget surplus for three consecutive years.

[Somebodyz]

As the election year continues, it seems a popular "defense" for Romney's Mormonism is that it isn't much different than the Christianity embraced by previous Presidents. "No need to fear!"

In other words, the argument is that having Romney in the White House wouldn't be that much different than having any other good, moral, Christian (or generally religious) man or woman.

But as LDS, what do we really see as the benefits to having a Mormon Melchizedek priesthood holder as President? He has the Priesthood; he as the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Do these give him access to guidance and wisdom unavailable to previous Presidents?

And in spite of fears about any undue influence from the Prophet, if we truly believe that President Monson is God's chosen Prophet in our day, would there not be an appropriate line of communication between the President and the Prophet? Or have our views about "Church" and "State" become so sensitive that such an idea is anathema?

Does anyone believe that, because the Church is true, Romney would bring unique spiritual gifts to the Presidency, and if so, are we brave enough to say it in mixed (religious) company? Should we be?

Any President who bent their knee and sincerly prayed for guidance could receive the help they sort, LDS or not. God after all is available to all.

As to an LDS President, listening to guidance from a Prophet. It's possible, not sure if the Prophet would feel it's his place/province to tell the other how to fill his office. Personal guidance is another matter.

Edited June 22, 2012 by Somebodyz