Michelle Quist’s op-ed on Jan. 23 about politics and religion illustrates and amplifies the need for people to learn about the beliefs and goals of the Mormon church.
The belief that Jesus will come back to near Kansas City (wonder if that inspired the song), and will reign on Earth with his only true church as his helpers, is one driver for Mormons’ need to be in charge of everything. They are preparing for that.
Couple that with the history of Mormons’ hatred for any government other than that outlined by Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and you have another reason to “be in charge.”
Joseph Smith did not agree with American principles of government, so he appointed himself Mr. Everything — legislative, judicial and executive. Brigham Young declared war on the United States rather than abide by the United States’ rule of laws.
The war continues today in Mormons’ quest for a theocracy as revealed.
Mormons also frequently cite God’s commandment to ensure that their communities are righteous places to live. In order to do that, you have to pass laws that are counter to the beliefs of the gentile sinners who might also live there — things like gambling, alcohol, sex related issues, hate crimes, discrimination, etc.
Quist’s Pollyannish evaluation of the lopsided representation by Mormons in government is clear evidence that either she doesn’t understand the tenets of her own religion as she learned it at Brigham Young University, or she’s trying to convince others that it’s all coincidental.
Read the literature, not just the latest press release.
It is not a coincidence.
Bill Miller, Midway
