This is the second post written in response to Rabbi Mordecai Schnaidman’s letter to the editorof The Jewish Week. He posed three questions about Mormonism in relation to Mitt Romney’s candidacy. My last postaddressed the rabbi’s concerns about LDS temple rites, and I will now address his second question. My standard disclaimer bears repeating: This is not a political blog, and I have no interest in advocating Mitt’s candidacy here.
Q: Since the supreme leader of the Mormon faith is considered by its adherents to be endowed with prophetic powers, might not the independence of a faithful Mormon elected to the presidency of the United States be compromised by his loyalty to his faith’s ultimate authority?