I for one think he did wonderfully... I watched on MSMBC and Chris Matthews, who I usually do not care for, was very positive in his assessment of Romney's talk... the talk wasn't about "Mormonism" per se, but the right to and importance of religious freedom in American history and culture, and how we should be able to worship as we please and not have to pass a religious "test" when running for public office. It was about the constituional guarantee of religious freedom and how the founding fathers put these principles in the constitution, etc., etc.
He did say that some people have suggested that he should distance himself from Mormonism and downplay his faith... he stated emphatically that he would not do so... that he believed in his faith, but that if Pres he would not serve any one faith or group because he would need the prayers of all...
It was great... and will present many an opportunity for members to answer questions of people who want to more about the faith...
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