"Furthermore, the Romney boosters like Hewitt and his lap-sitting blog partner Dean Barnett seem to have convinced themselves that questions about the less mainstream beliefs that are central to the Mormon faith (like the idea of biblical-style miracles happening here in America, or that the messiah will return and show up in Missouri in some capacity) are off limits. Bull. I don't see why theological questions are off the table. I think it's perfectly legitimate to ask Barack Obama, John Edwards, and Hillary Clinton if they believe that Jesus was the son of God, performed miracles, and that he'll return on the day of reckoning. They're all Christians, so I think it's safe to say that they believe those things in one form or another."
I think that the only time that a candidates religion is going to be an important subject for debate is when it is something that addresses their leadership and the choices they would make. Gay rights and the abortion debate are key examples of when the religious ideas of a candidate could effect what kind of job is done in office. Asking someone if they believe Jesus is the son of god does not have any effect on the way they will meet the demands of their office. If you ask them, do you believe that Jesus is coming back tomorrow and will take you with him, it could be argued to be relevant. Since that leader might not be so concerned about the day after tomorrow is they believes they are not going to be here.
Lets focus on real issues, beliefs should be personal.
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