Faith Complex: Mitt Romney and Those 'Mormon Moments' | Dr. Matthew Bowman

In 2001, Newsweek magazine first coined the term "Mormon moment" to refer to the LDS Church's sudden thrust into the spotlight. The Mormons have flitted in and out of the national consciousness since the community's founding in the 19th century, according to Matthew Bowman, Professor of Religion at Hampden-Sydney College, but Mitt Romney's campaign for the presidency may be the biggest Mormon moment yet.

Professor Bowman is the author of the recently released The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith and an expert on American religious history. In this Faith Complex, he explores what Romney's Mormonism means for his presidential bid, and what the Romney campaign means for Mormons. Will secular liberals and conservative Evangelicals vote for a Mormon candidate? And what about African-Americans? This is a fascinating, dynamic interview you shouldn't miss.

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[dfgimd]

fabulous interview. jacques -- charlie rose has nothing on you! i agree that this election is in fact the biggest mormon "moment" to date. overall, a very well researched discussion. loved it.

[DillonDee1]

I agree, except I wouldnt necessarily call Romney running for President a "Mormon Moment".

The Mormons have dreamed for years of having a President & I believe have had a Mormon in 8 of the US Presidential elections -- going all the way back to the founder Joseph Smith who also ran for US President.