Why values trump theology and a Mormon, Catholic, Jew, Baptist, JW or agnostic could be a great president!

I happen to be a Mormon but this excellent discussion by Dennis Prager has much wider application.  Well said Mr. Prager!

And by the way, yes, we are perfectly aware that many people think we are weird and disagree with our theology.  Many of us spend two years as full-time missionaries speaking with people who are not shy about telling us how "wrong" we are -they often use much more colorful language.  How much does it bother us?  Very little.  Some people, especially those who have given up their faith in the doctrines and practices we hold, have a marvelous way of misrepresenting, exaggerating or overstating our beliefs.  Want to judge us?  Then judge us by how we live, how we treat others, how we care for one another (not my standard, this is what Jesus encouraged). 

Oh, and do you want the core, fundamental element of our theology?  Here it is:  Jesus Christ is the Savior.  He was the promised Messiah spoken of in the Old Testament.  He lives.  Because of His atonement for our sins, mistakes and transgressions we can be redeemed.  His atonement -which he performed during his earthly, mortal ministry- is infinite.  It covers all mankind.  Yes, there are doctrines, commandments, covenants, sacraments, and responsibilities that grow from this foundation but this is the heart of "Mormonism".  If you want to understand more just ask one of us.  We even send our young men and young women to the "four corners" of the earth in order to teach of these things.  Clearly we would like to share our theology, our values and our witness with anyone who has an interest.