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RNC Protester Shows Up Waving a Pair of Underwear to Slam Romney’s Faith

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Bible Believers Protest Against Mitt Romneys Mormon Faith at the RNC

Fabian Calvo (left) and Reuben Israel (right) (Photo Credit: YouTube)

On Wednesday, blogger and vlogger Fabian Calvo caught up with the “Bible Believers,” a group of controversial Christians who have distinguished themselves for their protests against Islam, among other subjects.

But this week, the troop has apparently turned its attention to the Republican National Convention (RNC), where its members are taking a stand against presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints religious adherence.

Calvo caught up with Ruben Israel, one of the faith leaders who founded the controversial group. As the clip unfolds, Israel can be heard saying, ”As a right-wing conservative myself, you’ve offended me,” in response to party adherents who are willingly embracing Romney as the nominee. It is the candidate‘s faith that is at the center of the protester’s angst.

Here‘s a portion of the transcript from Israel’s controversial comments to Calvo:

“Unfortunately, I am a right wing conservative and I have issues with our party saying that this man is going to represent us. I think he’s a fantastic business man. I think he’s got morality. But when it comes to religion, this is what Mormons wear [Israel holds up Mormon temple undergarments]. And so, I’m waving the dirty laundry of the Mormon church. And you cannot separate a man’s religion from who he is. It‘s like saying he’s not a Republican…can we trust somebody who’s going to get in a pickle, that’s going to pray to a God who told him to wear this [again referring to the undergarments]…we find nowhere in the Bible where we’re supposed to wear this stuff.”

Calvo went on to ask Israel about Glenn Beck’s faith as well. Interestingly, the protester avoided delving into commentary about Beck, although he did dub him “a converted Mormon.” Instead, he turned to radio host Rush Limbaugh, whom he said “has no Christianity,” citing his multiple marriages as purported evidence (Limbaugh isn’t a Mormon).

Watch the video, below:

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  • grayling646
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:53am

    Hmmmmm……

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:25am

      Reuben Israel is a bear unless I miss my guess. And being a bear he is very unhappy with his self chosen lot so he is overdrive trying to remake the world in his image.

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    • Thomas_Jefferson
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:43pm

      This man is about as Christian as the Westboro Baptist Church. He does not serve God, He serves Satan. I admit I know nothing about the Mormon faith but I do know this. Throughout history God has chosen men to be his right hand on earth, To be shepherds. Men like Noah, Abraham, Moses, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dr Martin Luther King & now Glenn Beck. That’s right, I said Glenn Beck. You cannot accomplish what Glenn Beck has accomplished in such a short time without the help of God. This time God has chosen a Mormon to be his right hand on earth, If God can accept a Mormon
      to do his work, Who the hell are you not to accept a Mormon to be president?

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    • FatFreedom
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:54pm

      Thomas Jefferson (aka. TheBlaze suck up employee)

      This might give you a raise, and look good as other comments are being squashed from being heard on this forum. But the word will travel across the internet, about the tactics of TheBlaze, and how unapproved speech is not accepted.

      Glenn Beck is a fraud, had he looked into Mormonism the way he looks into the left and Soros, he would have left a long time ago had he read his Bible and had faith in the God of the Bible, and not the scam artist Joseph Smith, who makes L. Ron Hubbard look like an honest and sincere man.

      Again this comment will probably only be for TheBlaze staff, unless you think that the tone is so bad that you will post it to make me look bad, being that others have not seen the other posts I have tried to post.

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    • nealb4zodd
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:39pm

      These two clowns are re-tards. – - LOok at that one guy’s V-neck, lisp and self tanner. WOW. Theyr’e parading as legitimate news?? And that one hippie holding a microphone to the helmet of the armed guards, like he’s trying to prove a point that these troops are unecessary. Did that hippy- Ron Pauler – there. .. I said it ., .he’s an ignorant ROn Paulzie. . . did he not hear or see all the warnings by those who were supposed to protest? Does he think these Tampa just had nothing better to do? – - -and the guy waving the Mormon Garments. . CLassssyyy. – — I always find it intersting people are so quick to point fingers at the Mormons who wear them sacredly and quietly as reminders for themselves. – -but certain Jewish groups wear their reminders outside their clothes so all can see.- no one pokes fun at them. The same guy saying where in the Bible does it say to wear them – -well? where does it say Jews should wear yamikas, or fringes, or the curly hair dangling over the ears. .. or the beard.- – or the prayer strap. – i personally LOVE they wear those, as long as it means something to them. – but they never get bashed or criticized. – they go after the Mormons. – the good-decent-charitable Christian people -firts on the scene to natural disasters worldwide, first to help their neighbor. THEM they attack. – Its illogical.

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    • FatFreedom
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:48pm

      @NEALB4ZODD

      Two points regarding your post:

      1.
      I understand that you disagree with the person, that views Mormonism as heresy. He did say that there are many upstanding and moral Mormons, as he believes Mitt to be. His point with the under wear was that Mormonism is not Christendom. That with the writings of Joseph Smith and other things they added to their faith including magic underwear has nothing to do with the Bible, and people should not for a moment think as some ignorant people do, that Mormonism is a kind of denomination.

      2. To say that “They are not real reporters” I guess to you it is not about content, it is about appearance, that they must look like a reporter, i.e. Andersen Cooper, Katie Couric or Wolf Blitzer. So if one of them did this report you would then consider what they said? That is silly talk at best! Listen, if you disagree that is fine, but to say that they must look like Wolf Blitzer, in order for you to listen, goes to show that you are brainwashed by the mainstream media, who wants to own the right to shape opinion.

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:20pm

      FatFreedom;

      You’re correct that promoting the use of “magic underwear” is not biblical. But using sacred garments most definitely is. The under garments the LDS wear is a reminder to the wearer that all shal bow before the LORD, that constant strength comes from God, and that the wearer must always behave in a manner in strict accordance to God’s will and command. These undergarments trace back to ancient Judaic temple worship. ” 9 And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot, 10 And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office, 11 And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.” (Exodus 31). (Also see http://www.lds.org/scriptures/search?lang=eng&query=garments&testament=ot ). As the one chosen by God to restore the fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith restored the knowledge of temple worship which includes the wearing of garments as a reminder to the user to stand firm and righteous before God. There‘s absolutely nothing unchristian in its doctrines or history which stand contrary for a believer to wear specific clothing as a sacred reminder of the relationship of man’s nothingness before God’s almighty existence.

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:24pm

      Fat;

      Nor is there anything unchristian about a believer wearing specific garments as a sacred reminder to God’s benevolence towards man.

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    • LuvsYeshua
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:52pm

      Quotes from mormon leadership and Joey Smith:

      • “The idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man’s heart is an old sectarian notion, and is false.” (Doctrine & Covenants 130:3)

      • “A Mormon will begin to wear this underwear as part of the initiatory ordinances of the Mormon temple ceremony.It is here that they will first put on this underwear and promise to always wear it the rest of their life [...] Because of the sacred nature which is not discussed outside the temple, naturally, the curiosity of others is piqued.” (whatmormonsbelieve(dot)com).

      • “We have imagined and supposed that God was God from all eternity. I will refute that idea, and take away the veil, so that you may see.” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 345)

      • “I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam…Neither Paul, John, Peter, nor Jesus ever did it. I boast that no man ever did such a work as I.” (History of the Church, vol. 6, p.408-409)

      • “God made Aaron to be the mouthpiece for the children of Israel, and He will make me be god to you in His stead…and if you don’t like it, you must lump it!” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.363)

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:56pm

      Fat;

      btw, in reviewing your posts, I noticed that you‘re going to vote for Gary Johnson and that’s fine by me but in the same post you denounced mormonism and that the Bible is the absolute word of God. Out of curiosity, what does the bible say about gay mariage which Gary Johnson fully endorses? (He also fully supports allowing abortion and stem cell research).

      http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/issues/civil-liberties

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    • LuvsYeshua
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:00pm

      Mormons, while moral, follow a man and man’s doctrine, not Jesus Christ. Look beyond what they tell you and the face they put on it and into the depths of the ‘faith’, and you will see the true heresy.

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:13pm

      Luvseshua;

      Saying “Joey Smith” is all I needed to read to know of the level of your sincerity and intellect regarding Mormonism and certainly the content of your post doesn’t betray my conclusion of your sophistication.

      Here’s the full context of D$C 130:3 – “1 When the Savior shall appear we shall see him as he is. We shall see that he is a man like ourselves. 2 And that same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there, only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which glory we do not now enjoy. 3 John 14:23—The appearing of the Father and the Son, in that verse, is a personal appearance; and the idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man’s heart is an old sectarian notion, and is false.” (Verses 1-3). Here Joseph Smith was speaking of eternal salvation in the presence of God. The context of John 14:23 is as follows, “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.” Josph Smith was speaking in terms of the interpretation of this specific Bible passage. (con’t)

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:26pm

      (con’t);

      That the notion that John 14:23 was teaching that the Father and the Son will only abide in the heart for those who who keep the Father’s word is incorrect. That the faithful who keep the Father’s word will be blessed to abide literally in the presence of the Father and the Son. To portray Joseph Smith as renouncing that the Father and the Son do not abide at all in one’s heart is absurdly false.

      And you porbably meant “whatmormonsbelieve(dot)org”, no “(dot)com” needed. I‘ll provide the direct link to your citation and note that it wasn’t made by Joseph Smith at all (it doesn’t even colesly follow his speech pattern or style) but by a certain “J. Barney”: http://whatmormonsbelieve.org/mormon_underwear.html

      The original source of Joseph Smith saying that God wasn’t from eternity to all eternity is the Kin Follett Report which “Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith” references. KFR as we have it today is a product of about four different authors giving second-hand accounts of that conference and a fifth author piecing together what he thought they all meant. I‘ll leave it up to you and others to decide if that’s a reliable source to learn of Joseph Smith’s teachings. While “Teachings” was first published by the LDS Church it was never official doctrine. Like all prophets, Joseph Smith was also mere man and also free to discuss what he thought personally of spiritual matters as well as prophetically. There is a difference. (con’t)

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:38pm

      (con’t);

      Even though History of the church is not official LDS doctrine, what you cited by Joseph Smith “boasting” about is factually correct. You just need to put into perspective ‘boast’. He did not mean to say that he was better, nor that God was not given due credit.

      Here‘s the full context of Joseph saying he’ll be a god in judgement (which is a correct term as Psalms 82:6 uses it). “The Lord has an established law in relation to the matter: there must be a particular spot for the salvation of our dead. I verily believe there will be a place, and hence men who want to save their dead can come and bring their families, do their work by being baptized and attending to the other ordinances for their dead, and then may go back again to live and wait till they go to receive their reward. I shall leave my brethren to enlarge on this subject; it is my duty to teach the doctrine. I would teach it more fully–the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. God is not willing to let me gratify you; but I must teach the Elders, and they should teach you. God made Aaron to be the mouthpiece for the children of Israel, and He will make me be god to you in His stead, and the Elders to be mouth for me; and if you don’t like it, you must lump it. I have been giving Elder Adams instruction in some principles to speak to you, and if he makes a mistake, I will get up and correct him. (April 8, 1844.) DHC 6:318-320.” http://www.boap.org/LDS/Joseph-Smith/Teachings/T6.html (con’

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    • Darren
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:42pm

      (con’t);

      I find the las citation of Joseph Smith factually accurate. The only trouble I have is te capiotaization of the word “His”. Was this in God‘s stead or Aaron’s stead? He capitalizes “Elders” referring to the group of preisthood holder and in LDS theology those with the Aaronic preisthood (named after Aaron) do excercise judgement. Aaron excercised judgement as well in the Bible. Don‘t know but i’m not too troubled by it.

      Take care and God bless, Luv.

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    • MensaMan
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:10pm

      LUVSYESHUA: If you truly “Luv Yeshua” then you should really follow His commandment — “Thou shalt not bear false witness.”

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  • Eastinfection
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:53am

    Yes google it because EVERYTHING you read on the internet is %100 accurate! Quick!.. RIGHTLIFE… tell me about crop circles! what are you hiding?… good grief.

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:06pm

      It’s not unusual to be loved by anyone. What, oops its not a Tom Jones moment of some of your mommies throwing bras? Well, par done me. Good grief was my quip. Funny how some folks copy cat. What’s new Pussycat ohhohhoh Oh man Forgot again. I am going back to my straight jacket–these folks are just plain crazy Sheesh. Hey, seen that doctor about that infection yet? Delta Dawn what’s that flower you have on? Ahh the ‘70s when Clinton smoked that dope but didn’t inhale and hid out in Canada (didn’t want to fight I guess and then innuendo about affairs blah blah and Stand by your man (Tammy and Hillary had lots in common) if you want to be pres and need that man, without him you ain’t nothing and then Monica and denial again, not THAT THAT THAT woman. Time to get the troops to Bosnia, Proves one thing. In America you can be anything you want to be. Aww, Shucks Shocking I say shocking those Christians are extremists. No coffee tea or me for them. Tired of your average non extremist hating liberal? VOTE ROMNEY RYAN and get extreme. I’ve gotta travel fast, they’re here for me.

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    • HellAndBack
      Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:17am

      Well, that was…. Special?

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  • Individualism
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:51am

    also its dangerous to have a preacher of a book with racist and anti semetic quotes in it. he could be the next hitler for all you know.

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    • Pierreduski
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:16am

      you my friend are not very intelligent. Make your own opinions and decisions. Read the book for your self. #bigboypants

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    • barber2
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:15am

      INDI is an atheist who thinks that the Mormon issue provides a good wedge for the Divide the Dumb Conservatives / Re – elect Obama Campaign .

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    • grimmster
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:39am

      No, indi here is encinom, the Blazes idiot, just wish he would go missing……..

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    • davidm313
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:23pm

      Jesus Died for All.

      “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for ALL, to be testified in due time” (1Tim 2:5-6).

      “And He Himself is the forgiveness [propitiation] for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world” (1John 2:2).

      Now it is due time that everyone knows that Christ died for all, not just Christians. Jesus came to save all those of this age (1John 4:14).

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  • BlackCrow
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:51am

    There have always been kooks and goofballs but now the MSM is turning over every rock looking for their kindred sprites..

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  • mikenleeds
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:49am

    this loser is so sad because he can t find a story so he s doing his best to make up his own story ,, liberals are just to sad

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  • Eastinfection
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:49am

    Wonder if he’s going to show up at the DNC waving a little banana hammock (speedo) like all the euro- socialist men wear to the beach?

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  • Individualism
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:49am

    there basically like pitbulls, they act like saints and than suddenly they back stab you and the devil comes out, at that point you find out there sociopaths, you just can’t trust those folks.

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    • javasport
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:07am

      I don‘t bother listening to uneducated dolts who can’t tell the difference between they’re, there and their. What are you 10?

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:23am

      I don’t believe in the whole magical underpants. It is similar to magical focus in fantasy genre. It is something that forces you to think about your chastity or fidelity. It is just a constant reminder. Does it always work? I think not. But I bet the Mormon batting record at fidelity & chastity is somewhat higher than the norm.

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    • Jezcruzen
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:30pm

      Taking into consideration, INDIVIDUALISM, your ignorant portrayal of pit bulls, I can only deduce that the remainder of your comment is just as ignorant.

      Personally, I care not one wit what sort of underwear Romney or any other man wears as long as they keep it to themselves. If his religion demands he wear panties from Victoria’s Secret, I don’t care. I only care about flushing that toilet in Washington, D.C. of whats been clogging the plumbing for the past four years!

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    • Locked
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:00pm

      “there basically like pitbulls, they act like saints and than suddenly they back stab you and the devil comes out”

      Man, if I had a pitfull that could wield a knife, stab someone, and have the devil come out? I would take that act on the road: major cash in that.

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    • pudssweetie
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:57pm

      @Indi, didn’t I just school you on this issue last night on another article? The problem with you and people like you, is you only believe in what you want, not what is the actual truth. You are the perfect example of someone who refuses to hear the truth because you hate to admit when you are wrong and don’t like to be proven wrong.
      I shouldn’t have to explain things to you, since you refuse to do any REAL research, but I will. When a Mormon goes to the Temple, White Garments are worn as the Temple is a Sacred place that is Holy and Pure. The color white is the color of Purity and is why Women typically wear White when they get married. Many Mormons also go through a special Ceremony where they commit their lives to following Gods commandments and using those commandment in their daily lives. After this Ceremony they wear the White Under Garments as a reminder of their commitment.
      If you had just Googled this you would have found this information yourself, but then again it takes wanting to know the truth and is something you have a hard time with.

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  • watersRpeople
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:46am

    Yet on another note, I would think people would prefer a President who is religious, and actually believes in a God, over a President who is oh lets say Catholic but just pretends they are religious because out of seeing it as the best way to secure themselves and their assets.

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  • who_is_john_galt_in_RI
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:46am

    this story just wasted 5 mins of my life… beck you owe me 5 mins…

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    • watersRpeople
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:49am

      I’ll give you back your 5 minutes – plus a credit of 55 minutes. Go to a field and think about the Dandelions.

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    • troymac20
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:55am

      I see your point…but the idiot was good for a chuckle.

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  • HOOT_OWL
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:43am

    Coming from a guy, that if I had to take a guess goes commando .What a dolt.

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  • javasport
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:41am

    Anyone who starts off a conversation with “I’m a right winger” isn’t. This guy is a douche.

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  • objectivetruth
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:41am

    This is just over the top.I’ve never in my life heard such stupidity.Lets just say I have a little insight and know for a fact this man is full of it.Maybe someone told him this and be believes it to be true.Personally, I find anyone waving a set of underwear around [and it isn't in connection to a crime] to be suspect and disgraceful.
    I‘m aware that many aren’t familiar with the mormon religion.To many it seems a cult based on a modern day found set of scriptures.From an intelluctal standpoint I see how they believe this.From a spiritual viewpoint there soul is lost.When you stop believing that god works in mysterious ways [including finding modern day scriptures] you have lost your compass.
    If you want to complain about romney on his proven track record thats one thing.To make it about the mormon religion isn’t the way to make a valid point.

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    • javasport
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:05am

      Like Huckabee said, there is only one proclaimed Evangelical running on either of the tickets and he’s been ruining the country for the past 3.5 years. I think I will go for something different. I find it funny that Evangelicals would rather burn the country to the ground and risk losing their religious freedoms than elect someone who shows more Christlike attributes than they do. A bunch of Pharisees, they are who wouldn’recognize their savior standing in front of them, unless he resembled a pictured painted in their family Bible. Well surprise! You are exactly like the Pharasees of old who killed Jesus for not appearing Jewish enough. As Zig Ziggler would say, you need a checkup from the neck up.

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    • SingerGuy
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:19am

      I love people who know how to quote Zig Ziglar. :-D

      “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”

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    • rt elms
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:29pm

      I thought that was a John Maxwell quote.

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  • love labs
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:39am

    Hey dufus what type religion doesthe pres practice {behind closed doors} I DON:T MEAN TO JUDGE BUT HIS POSIS

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  • DeOppressoLiber
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:38am

    I wonder if the DOJ CRS helped him put his protest together and high five each other? The DOJ is with the OQS crowd, look at the link below.

    http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/08/29/Is-Holder-s-DOJ-Community-Organizing-Occupy-Activists-at-the-RNC

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  • SingerGuy
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:38am

    “Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue: And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the Lord, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring: That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.” (Numbers 15:38-40)

    To fulfill the commandment of this scripture, strictly observant Jewish men commonly wear a special four-cornered garment, similar to a poncho, called a tallit katan. It is worn under the shirt, with the tzitzit (fringes) hanging out so they can be seen. If you’ve ever seen a Jewish man with strings hanging out of his clothing, this is probably what you were seeing.

    Mormon garments are very similar in nature, but are worn completely out of view. They are sacred to members of the LDS Church, as they serve as a reminder of covenants made in their temples. What this man is doing is mocking another faith’s most sacred beliefs. What’s the point? You don’t believe what Mormons do? We got it! At least have the basic human dignity to debate on the battlefield of ideas and leave the sacred symbols of a religion alone. It only shows the weakness of his argument that he has to resort to sensational debasement in this manner.

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    • Polarized America
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:52am

      I‘m not sure if it’s true, but i read somewhere that when Ann married Mitt, her parents were not allowed to go to the wedding because they were not Mormons ..If true, what’s that all about !! what’s the deal
      it sounds so disrespectful.

      I’m not sure about other faiths, but i do know that to be Married in a Catholic Church that both the Bride & Groom must be Catholic but anyone can attend the wedding

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    • Pierreduski
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:15am

      Yeah If it is true they are not LDS they could not have attended the wedding in our “sacred” temple. Its “sacred” and as such requires that the people who enter make certain sacrifices and commitment to enter. If Ann’s parents were not ready to make those commitments and sacrifices then no.

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    • LibertyGoddess
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:42am

      Polarized,
      Read their history. They did not marry in the temple to begin with. They had a civil ceremony and her parent’s were that.

      With that said, people need to get over the “not being allowed in the temple” for weddings. There is a celebration after for everyone. Even those who go in the temple, there is no wedding attire, just goofy temple clothes. There is no hoopla. It is a 10 minute ordinance and the couple is sent back outside. Couples usually jump into their attire to have pictures taken on the grounds.

      If couples wanted to be more mindful of nonmembers, they could easily make the reception reflect whatever it is the others feel are missing. Just because the ceremony doesn’t reflect traditional ceremonies, doesn’t mean nonmembers are not welcomed.

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    • Polarized America
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:20am

      LIBERTYGODDESS…thank you …and yes i should do more research, but i like to talk to people such as yourself, it’s more personal — thanks

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    • MacPharlan
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:56am

      My wife’s grandma could not attend our marriage, but as pointed out it is a short ceremony where you are married/sealed for time and all eternity. It is sacred and done in the temple, and only those that live a certain standard can go in (even members of the church).

      Then you come out and have a reception, take pictures join in the family fun. Marriage is a sacred ordinance to us, not just a civil ceremony, so it is done in the temple.

      This person just makes me sad, and does not represent the America I love

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    • Romans828
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:34pm

      Polarized America– dead wrong. I’ve been married to a Catholic for 40 years and I am a Protestant. Maybe what you “know” about Ann Romney is just as accurate, hmmmm????

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  • JawaJam
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:36am

    All religions have some type of vestments that they consider holy. I wonder if this guy has the same problem with a Jewish tallism- sorry if I misspelled it, the Pope’s miter or the turban that Sikhs wear?

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    • loriann12
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:42am

      From what I understand, the “magic underwear” protects them from Demons. Doesn’t sound much difference than the Catholics blessing water and crosses to protect from Demons. As a Christian, i believe the Holy Spirit that dwells within me will protect me from being inhabited by a demon, and to rid them, I need only invoke Jesus’ name. I cross is just a symbol to tell everyone else I’m a Christian. To each his own. The Native Americans burned sage to get rid of demons.

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    • SingerGuy
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:55am

      “From what I understand, the “magic underwear” protects them from Demons.”

      You understand completely incorrectly. Garments serve as a personal reminder of covenants made in LDS Temples. Why is that so hard to understand for so many people?

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  • Steelhead
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:35am

    Christians fighting over religion, how typical.They are just like the Taliban in that respect.

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    • SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:01am

      @ STEEL…I’m afraid your statement is way to narrow to the point of being an inaccurate reflection of the world we live in. EVERYONE battles over what they believe is the truth, whether atheist or christian, liberal or conservative, pro-life or pro-choice (I hate that label), it is not any way contained to just the religious. Your statement, in fact, is a veiled and subtle assertion of your own position based in what you see as truth. Therefore, to highlight this episode to implicate the religious in batteling over their version of the truth is hypocritical in my opinion as EVERYONE does the same to one degree or another. Thank you….

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:27am

      Reuben Israel is a poser. He is actually gay. As such he is a very unhappy individual trying to bring down people who do not embrace his lifestyle choice.

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:33am

    Takes all kinds, doesn’t it?

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:23pm

      @JennyLind Never did get back to you about the tea. Or did I? I have some tea from Boston about 3 years old (a gift from a friend) but aren’t you scared of me? I’m scared of me. Weren’t you in Texas one time something about a hanging judge? Or was that Lily Langtry?

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  • Coralchristie
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:30am

    Look who we give air time to. Ignore the idiots.

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  • RightUnite
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:30am

    This is exactly what some left wing nutcase would come up with….

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  • pwatkins
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:29am

    This man can say he is a conservative, but I say he is one of Obama’s tools wagging underwear for attention from the media. I think we will see more nuts like this in the vey near future.

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    • Blackhawk1
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:20am

      No conservative I know would run around the RNC with a pair of dirty underwear protesting. Sounds more like just another liberal that has lost their marbles since realizing Obama is getting shown the door.

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    • pudssweetie
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:16pm

      And as big as they looked, they are probably his dirty underwear that he took out of his dirty close hamper.

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    • pudssweetie
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:18pm

      Ooops meant clothes, thought I had better correct my spelling error before I get busted by the spelling police ;)

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  • RightUnite
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:29am

    Not buying that he’s a right wing conservative. I’m calling BS.

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  • soybomb315_II
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:25am

    lol – watch out! Mitt Romney will have you arrested for a hate crime

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    • pdw
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:38am

      Funny how hate is a badge of honor. Slander has become a past time for hate monger.

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  • contkmi
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:24am

    Dude, we‘ve got a socialist in the WH and you’re worried about underwear? Seek help from a qualified professional.

    Sheesh, where do people come up with this stuff?

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    • Copper Catfish
      Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:13pm

      Looking at the lack of modesty in dress, I commend the Mormons for wearing Temple Garments and always covering them up with their clothing. I am so sick of seeing cleavage and knees in church!
      Why is everyone so obsessed with what kind of underwear Mormons wear? Sounds as if those who are ignorant of the Mormon faith (and who just repeat what everyone else says without checking it out for themselves) have some sort of underwear fetish.
      I highly recommend that everyone worship with the Mormons just once, for the complete 3 hours, and then give an informed opinion. As a Catholic (who wears a Scapular under her clothes), I was very impressed with their love for Jesus, and I have a LOT of respect for them. I will worship with them again.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:22am

    Oh, brother.

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    • PeppermintCrush
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:33am

      I agree.. sort of funny how desperate they are. Has it really come to this? They are seriously waving underwear around now?? This is so ridiculous I can’t take it anymore. HURRY UP NOVEMBER!!

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    • Steelhead
      Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:40am

      it just goes to show the tabloid nature of the Blaze, the editors just wallow in the mud so they can spread the dirt

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  • AUsername
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:51am

    They also blood tithe, blood atone and blood libel them.

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  • tmansc
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:51am

    You truly are an idiot. By the way, I’m NOT a Morman.

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  • troymac20
    Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:52am

    Because you live there? That’s my guess

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