Under God: Mitt Romney


Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 11/02/2012

Romney and Obama’s quintessentially American religious upbringing
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Miles S. Mullin II, scholar at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary J. Dalton Havard School for Theological Studies, on the religious backgrounds of both presidential candidates.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  07:06 PM ET, 11/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Quote of the; Faith 2012 Quote Archives; faith and politics; Mormonism; LDS Church; Romney; Mitt Romney; Obama; President Obama; Protestantism; Protestant

Posted at 12:35 AM ET, 10/12/2012

Billy Graham prays with Mitt Romney
By Jeannine Hunter
One of the most prominent evangelicals embraces the first Mormon presidential nominee.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  12:35 AM ET, 10/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Billy Graham; Mitt Romney; Montreat; Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; election 2012; campaign 2012

Posted at 11:43 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Where were faith and values?
By Jeannine Hunter
Share your thoughts with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield on the first debate between Obama and Romney.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  11:43 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ethics; faith and politics; For God's Sake; Brad Hirschfield; Rabbi Brad Hirschfield; presidential debate; Mitt Romney; President Obama; 2012 campaign; 2012 election; grid

Posted at 10:03 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Spirited discussion about economy, impact on small business and families
By Jeannine Hunter

While the first segments didn’t touch on faith, there were moments that were very telling about each man.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  10:03 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  presidential debate; Jim Lehrer; President Obama; Mitt Romney; Big Bird; PBS; grid; campaign 2012; election 2012

Posted at 08:37 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Waiting for God in first debate
By Jeannine Hunter
Will the men vying to lead the nation share how faith influences their lives, informs their decisions?

By Jeannine Hunter  |  08:37 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  faith; religion; presidential debate; Mitt Romney; President Obama; election; campaign; grid; campaign 2012; election 2012

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 10/03/2012

Wallach: ‘Jewish humor is inherently never mean or vindictive’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Ari Wallach, co-founder of the Jewish Council for Education and Research, on the pro-Obama videos sponsored by his Super PAC. One expletive-ridden ad features actor Samuel Jackson

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  05:08 PM ET, 10/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2012 Election; Barack Obama; President Obama; Judaism; Mitt Romney; Politics; Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 10/01/2012

Prince: ‘His arrogant and out-of-hand dismissal of half the population of this country struck me at a visceral level’
By Georgetown/On Faith
Mormon historian Gregory A. Prince on Romney is not the face of Mormonism in a blog post later cited by Nevada Sen. Harry Reid

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  04:22 PM ET, 10/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney; eelction 2012; Mormonism; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; LDS Church; Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 09/25/2012

Romney: ‘Economic freedom is the only force that has consistently succeeded in creating sustained prosperity’
By Georgetown/On Faith
In an editorial, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney promotes economic freedom in America

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  04:47 PM ET, 09/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney; Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney; Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives; economic freedom

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 09/21/2012

Romney: ‘It’s never too early for the United States government to condemn attacks on Americans and to defend our values’
By Georgetown/On Faith
Romney critiquing President Obma and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo for statements he characterized as being sympathetic to protesters.

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  02:00 PM ET, 09/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Libya and Cairo embassy attacks; protests in the Middle East; Mitt Romney; President Obama; Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 09/14/2012

Ryan at Values Voter Summit: Obama is failing to lead in the Middle East
By Jeannine Hunter
GOP vice presidential candidate said the president isn’t “consistent” in wake of the embassy attacks.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  02:08 PM ET, 09/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Values Voter Summit; Paul Ryan; Family Research Council; Mitt Romney; President Obama; embassy attacks; Libya

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 09/13/2012

Romney: ‘I’m convinced that my background, and my heritage and my faith have made me the person I am to a great degree’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on how his faith influences his decisions in his presidential campaign.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  10:27 AM ET, 09/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  mitt romney; mormon; judeo-christian ethics; judeo-christian beliefs; Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney; Ann Romney; faith; LDS Chruch; Mormon Church; Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 09/04/2012

Marriott: Mormons are ‘coming out of obscurity’
By Georgetown/On Faith
Speaking to a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation Sunday in New Hampshire, longtime friend J.W. “Bill” Marriott credited Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and his wife Ann Romney for helping more people understand the faith.

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  03:11 PM ET, 09/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  J.W. "Bill Marriott; DNClive; Mitt Romney; Ann Romney; Mormon church; Mormonism; Ann Romney; Republican presidential candidate; Republican presidential nominee; Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 08/31/2012

Romney: ‘My friends cared more about what sports teams we followed than what church we went to’
By Georgetown/On Faith
During his convention acceptance speech Thursday night, Republican presidentianl nominee Mitt Romney discusses growing up as a Mormon in Michigan.

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  03:12 PM ET, 08/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  RNClive; Republican National Convention; Mitt Romney; Faith 2012 Quote Archives; Quote of the Day

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 08/29/2012

Ann Romney: ‘I’ve seen him spend countless hours helping others’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Speaking at the Republican National Convention, Romney talks about her husband’s faith and values.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  06:29 PM ET, 08/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Quote of the Day; Faith 2012 Quote Archives; RNClive; Republican National Convention; Ann Romney; Mitt Romney

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 08/24/2012

Romney: ‘A political leader’s faith can tell us a great deal or nothing’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
In an interview with a magazine published by the Washington National Cathedral, former Mass. governor Mitt Romney explains the role of faith in the life of a politician.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  05:55 PM ET, 08/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote Archives, faith

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 08/24/2012

Rick Warren’s presidential civility forum idea falls through
By Gregory Thomas
The megachurch pastor claims this year’s presidential campaign is uncivil.

By Gregory Thomas  |  01:09 PM ET, 08/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rick Warren, megachurch pastor Rick Warren, forum Mitt Romney, President Obama

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 08/22/2012

In debates, Romney won’t be able to avoid addressing Mormonism
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Boston University religion professor Stephen Prothero on why Mitt Romney will have to tak about his faith during the presidential debates.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  11:57 AM ET, 08/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Mormonism, Mormons, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 08/21/2012

In magazine, President Obama, Mitt Romney discuss faith
By Jeannine Hunter
Presidential candidates explain their views on religion and its role in unifying the nation and promoting the common good.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  08:00 PM ET, 08/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington National Cathedral, Cathedral Age magazine, President Obama, Mitt Romney

Posted at 06:03 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Santorum: Obama is ‘imposing his will’ on America
By Georgetown/ On Faith
The former Republcian presidential candidate suggests Romney and Ryan better share values of Catholics and other conservatives than President Obama.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  06:03 PM ET, 08/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Catholics and other conservatives, President Obama, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 08/15/2012

‘The old lines between Catholics and Protestants ... have been replaced’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Senior fellow with the Brookings Institution says Romney-Ryan presidential ticket is an example of America’s new religious/political divisions.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  03:58 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Romney-Ryan, Brookings Institution, Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney, GOP, Republicans, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 08/11/2012

Ryan pick sparks outpouring of reaction
By Jeannine Hunter
Mitt Romney’s selection of the Wisconsin representatives is historic (first presidential ticket without a Protestant) and serves as a lightning rod for critics of Ryan’s fiscal policies.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  11:46 AM ET, 08/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Romney-Ryan, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, vice president, presidential ticket, non-Protestants

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 08/10/2012

In new ad, Romney challenges President Obama’s values
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney claims in new political ad that President Obama is waging war on religion.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  06:35 PM ET, 08/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, President Obama, attack ad, war on religion, Faith 2012 Quote Archives, Georgetown/ On Faith, Quote of the Day

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Romney: ‘Our hearts are with the victims’
By Georgetown/On Faith
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on praying for healing for Sikhs killed in a shooting Sunday at their gurdwara in oak Creek, Wis.

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  03:04 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Sikh temple shooting, Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, Mitt Romney, Faith 2012 Quote Archives, Quote of the Day

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 08/02/2012

Romney on Israel and the U.S.: ‘We speak the same language of freedom’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
During his overseas tour, while in Israel Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney discusses the country’s relationship with the United States and their role as democratic and moral leaders.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  10:48 AM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Israel, Jerusalem, overseas tour, President Obama, Election 2012, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 07/29/2012

Mitt Romney visits holy sites, marks one of the saddest days in Jewish history
By Jeannine Hunter
Romney’s visit coincided with Tisha B’av, which commemorates the day on which two ancient temples were destroyed.

By Jeannine Hunter  |  05:39 PM ET, 07/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Israel, Jerusalem, Tisha B'Av

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Survey: Voters more interested in Romney’s taxes than his faith
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Released Tuesday, Pew survey finds voters want more information about the Republcian presidential candidate’s taxes more so than his religion.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  04:39 PM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Pew survey, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney taxes, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote Archives

Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 07/24/2012

On Aurora, Romney prays ‘the comforter might bring peace to their souls’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Republican presidentialc andidate Mitt Romney comments on how God can offer comfort during difficult times as discusses the anguish of the Colorado community grieving after a mass shooting

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  06:24 PM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Aurora shooting, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012 Quote

Posted at 06:42 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Mitt Romney, quoting Dr. King: ‘Without dependence on God’ effective social change isn’t possible
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Mitt Romney addressed members of the NAACP at their annual convention in Houston.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  06:42 PM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mitt Romney, Quote of the Day, Faith 2012, NAACP, President Obama

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Mitt Romney: Strong traditional family structure will solve economic inequalities
By Georgetown/ On Faith
The Republican presidential candidate speaks to members of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization at their annual convention.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  02:44 PM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Quote of the Day, Faith 2012, Mitt Romney, NAACP

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Boehner: Relatives and ‘fellow Mormons’ most likely to be Romney supporters
By Georgetown/On Faith
The House Speaker John Boehner on how Repulican presidential candidate economic policies will prompt people to vote for him.

By Georgetown/On Faith  |  04:21 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Daily Quote of the Day, Faith 2012, Mormons, Mitt Romney

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 06/01/2012

Mitt Romney: I believe in Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost
By Georgetown/ On Faith
QUOTE OF THE DAY: The Mormon presidential candidate talked about the New Testament and his religious convictions in a Fox News interview.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  01:04 PM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  quote of the day, faith 2012, mitt romney, mormonism, religion politics

Posted at 08:39 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Romney: Obama’s economic approach ’immoral’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Quote of the day: “I think it’s not just bad economics, I think it’s immoral for us to pass on those burdens [of high deficits] to our kids.”

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  08:39 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  quote of the day, faith 2012, mitt romney, barack obama

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Mitt Romney: Mormons, evangelicals share ‘moral convictions’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
QUOTE OF THE DAY: The former governor made a pitch to evangelical voters at Liberty University on Saturday.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  03:34 PM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  quote of the day, faith 2012, mitt romney, mormonism

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 04/30/2012

Gallup: Very religious voters back Romney
By
Poll finds that Romney does better than Obama among Protestants.

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Tags:  mitt romney, faith 2012, quote of the day

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 04/16/2012

Romney spokeswoman: Voters want ‘shared values’
By Georgetown/ On Faith
“In Mitt Romney they have a candidate who believes in faith, patriotism, hard work, and sacrifice.”

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  03:42 PM ET, 04/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  faith 2012, quote of the day, mormonism, lds, mitt romney

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 03/09/2012

Romney campaign: Only ‘act of God’ can stop nomination
By Georgetown/ On Faith
Romney official spoke to reporters about the likelihood of someone other than the former Massachusetts governor getting the GOP’s nomination for president.

By Georgetown/ On Faith  |  11:42 AM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  quote of the day, faith 2012, mitt romney, religion politics