Is Mitt Romney a captive of the religious extremists who control the Republican party, or is he one of them? The answer can be found in a subject Romney has been loathe to discuss: his Mormonism. The Mormon Church forbids any and all sex outside of heterosexual marriage, including "necking and petting ," masturbation; pornography; homosexuality; and abortion in almost all circumstances. Gays who act on their " inclinations" are banned from entering Mormon temples, where many of the most important family events and sacred rituals--marriage, funerals, baptism of the dead--are celebrated. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.