

Many writers suggested that he faced an uphill battle against those who might agree with his conservative values-which are at times virtually indistinguishable from those of evangelical Christians-but who were less enthusiastic about his religion.Īlthough Mormons consider themselves Christians, many other Christians disagree. As might be expected, Governor Mitt Romney’s religion was a primary topic of editorial comment. As we moved into the twenty-first century, the political climate in the United States was enlivened by the announcement that a Mormon was an active candidate for the presidency of the United States.
