Religion and Politics

The Making of Mitt Romney: A Look At His Faith Journey

At CNN, Jessica Ravitz chronicles Mitt Romney’s evolving role in the Mormon Church and how he has dealt with his religious beliefs during his presidential bid. During this election, Romney has attempted to liken himself to John F. Kennedy. Kennedy “was an American running for president, not a Catholic running for president,” Romney said. “Like him, I am an American running for president. I do not define my candidacy by my religion.” Romney has tried to keep his beliefs off the campaign trail, saying that, “no candidate should become the spokesman for his faith,” declaring that if he was elected president, he would “serve no one religion, no one group, no one cause, and no one interest.” 

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