“Romney, others push back against ‘Mormonism is a cult’ charge”
Read an article in the Christian Science Monitor about the consequences of Robert Jeffress’ ‘cult’ comment to Rick Perry’s presidential campaign.
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“My Take: This evangelical says Mormonism isn’t a cult”
Read Richard Mouw’s CNN column in response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial Mormonism remark.
“Pastor denies remarks against Romney were ‘bigotry'”
Read an October 8, 2011 story from CNN about Robert Jeffress’ response to Bill Bennett’s criticism of his Mormonism remarks.
“Bill Bennett scolds over anti-Mormon ‘bigotry'”
Read an October 8, 2011 article from CBS News about Radio host and former Reagan administration official Bill Bennett’s response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“Perkins Calls Jeffress’ ‘Cult’ Comment ‘Unfortunate'”
Read an October 9, 2011 article from Fox News about Family Research Council President Tony Perkins’ response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“Huntsman dismisses Mormon controversy as ‘ridiculous sideshow'”
Read an October 10, 2011 article from CBS News about Jon Huntsman’s response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“GOP rivals: Romney’s Mormon faith off-limits in campaign”
Read an October 9, 2011 article from USA Today about the GOP presidential candidates’ responses to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“Perry on pastor’s Mormonism remark: ‘I don’t think’ it’s a cult”
Read an October 7, 2011 article from CNN about Rick Perry’s response to Robert Jeffress’ controversial remark on Mormonism.
“Prominent Pastor Calls Romney’s Church a Cult”
Read the New York Times’ account Friday of Jeffress’ introduction of Perry at the summit and the pastor’s comments afterward about Mormonism. Romney did not directly respond at the summit to Jeffress’ remarks, other than to say that religious differences shouldn’t divide Republicans and that civility is needed in political discourse.