Shouldn't we be calling him Bishop Romney?

[Grey]

Then we could have a discussion about the separation of church and state?

I haven't seen this brought up and am wondering if it would make a difference?
I do know other ordained people have run for office and it made no difference to their being elected. Maybe I'm just being petty, what is your opinion?

[white_wolf]

1. Technically he's an Elder.

He is no longer a Bishop, but still holds the Priesthood of Melchizedek. Which is the highest of the two Mormon priesthoods.

[Grey]

2. In that case, what would his title be?

How do you address an Elder?

[white_wolf]

6. I believe it would be "Elder Romney."

As far as I know a Bishop has no more spiritual authority than a normal Elder. He is simply in charge of running the Ward and organizing things. Now if Romney had ever made it as far as one of the LDS Quorums, the Church's governing councils, that would be very interesting.

[Grey]

8. Part of my question was about seperation of

Church and State....? How would someone find out if Romney had ever made it as far as one of the LDS Quorums? Would he have to resign one or other of his positions in the church and how do you go about doing that? Can you do that? Do we want a Bishop or Elder running the country?

[chimpymustgo]

3. Priesthood of Melchizedek? Perhaps this should come up in the Foreign Affairs debate?? nt.

[Blue Meany]

4. He's no longer a governor, either, but people still use the title...n/t

[aletier_v]

10. Oh, I like that one. Priesthood?

Priest of Melchizedek.

Conjures up all sorts of scary connections - Russians, Orcs, daggers dripping with blood.

[tavernier]

5. Father Willard.

Nice ring to it. Maybe he could hear confessions...

Dear Father Willard, I confess, I think you're an ass.

[white_wolf]

7. Mormons don't use the term "Father" for priests. n/t

[tavernier]

9. Yah, I know. I was being funny,

and, I suppose, disrespectful to a religion that has disrespected women and children for decades. Oh well.