“Understanding Jon Huntsman’s distinct brand of Mormonism”
Read a June 21, 2011, story at CNN’s Belief Blog about Jon Huntsman’s Mormonism.
Faith: Mormonism
“Who’s afraid of Mitt Romney’s Mormonism?”
Read an Oct. 3, 2011, column by Michael Gerson in The Washington Post. The piece, in which Gerson says that “A portion of conservative Christianity is unhinged in its condemnation, regarding Mormonism as a dangerous, secretive cult,” ran several days before pastor Robert Jeffress’ recent comments about the LDS church.
“Why Do Southerners Call Mormonism a Cult? A brief history of anti-Mormonism”
Read “Why Do Southerners Call Mormonism a Cult? A brief history of anti-Mormonism,” an Oct. 10, 2011, interview at Religion Dispatches with Patrick Q. Mason, a leading scholarly expert on anti-Mormonism.
“Chris Christie endorses Mitt Romney”
Read an October 11, 2011 article from Time about Governor Chris Christie’s endorsement of Mitt Romney.
“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.
“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.