Who cares what these two religious clowns think. Neither of
their bizarre beliefs are compatible with elective office.

Denver Watt, Osaka,

Isn't it true Mormons believe blacks will be their servants in heaven? This probably derives from passages in the 'real' Bible dismissing dark-skinned people as mere 'hewers of wood and drawers of water'. Would this include Condi Rice?
God seems to have abandoned Dubya, too, after commanding him to invade etc etc

Henry Watkins, bangkok, thailand

With all the problems facing the world the Republican presidential wannabees are debating theology. How pathetic.

Bruce L. Northwood, Washington, D.C., USA

He made ANOTHER intentional shot at Romney's faith. There are a few evangelicals/religious groups out there that do the same thing. Fair-minded and respectful he is not. If he was, he'd be a lot less ready to twist and take low shots at others' faiths. I don't see how Romney's faith has done anything but assisted him in raising a good family, helped society and encouraged social responsibility.

Dorothy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

If your religious beliefs are the foundation of your values, and your values "inform" or determine your choices, then should we not look at the religious foundation of a politicians platform?

Chris, Epworth, Iowa

I agree with Mark from Southend on Sea. What does a person's religious persuasion matter? Who cares what he or she believes. It's no one's business but his or her own. The US is increasingly making it an issue when the country was founded, as Anne points out, on religious freedom. Why wear your religious heart on your sleeve? Personnally, I'd be more inclined to vote for someone who said "mind your own business" in answer to the question "what religious doctrine do you subscribe to?" To Edison from Fairbanks, I think your assessment is a little facile. Things are not that black and white: he's incompetent or he's untrustworthy. No, he may be ignorant but that doesn't make him incompetent or untrustworthy.

Sarah, Ottawa, Canada

In response to Anne's question and Matthew's point--Huckabee is trying to win the nomination by appealing the lowbrow, worst fears/beliefs among some primary voters. And you are correct--as a graduate of the Southern Baptist's undergraduate program at Ouachita Baptist University, and the master's program at their Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Huckabee is very well versed on the nuances of Mormonism and other religions. In my opinion, he is twisting the truth in a blatant attempt to appeal to people's fear of the unknown.

Steve, Little Rock,

The most fearsomely powerful nation on earth - with political debate stuck in the 12th century.

Tony Jones, Grantham, Lincs

Huckabee's 'innocent question' about what Mormons believe is the most underhanded demagoguery I've seen this entire campaign. To cherry pick a Mormon doctrinal nuance he knows to be a point of contention with Evangelicals is bad, but even more inexcusable is his claim that he knows nothing about Mormonism. As a professional pastor, he probably gave a sermon per year entitled "The False Doctrines of Mormonism" from his pulpit. Criticize Romney's public record and neophyte stance on abortion all you want, but don't take this campaign to a new low by playing one religion against another. Before politics, Romney built an anassailable record of executive success in the business world. What has Huckabee done except live off of other peoples' donations?

Matthew, Dallas, TX

I grow tired of Huckabee pressing the whole religion issue. It has nothing to do with the run for Presidency. What does it matter what a person's opinion of Heaven is, as long as they behave here on Earth? Our country was Founded on Religious Freedom after all! And that is what is American - not Christians who are bullies.
Anne B., Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Anne B, Shawnee Mission, Kansas

The last thing this world needs is another American president who draws his inspiration and guidance from the bible or any other ancient book.

Do the world a favour and elect a candidate for the 21st century. One who can think for themself without having a divisive agenda based on meaningless religeous rhetoric.

Mark M, Southend on Sea, Essex

You make Huckabee out to be the victim when he was the antaganist. The fact is he insulted almost 13 million members of a religion. Over 5 million in the US and 7 million in the world by slanting their religion in a public article. It would'nt have been any different if Romney suggested that all baptists believe non christians are damned to burn in hell. It was a slant and he should'nt have said it. The mormon people deserve an apology from Huckabee and him casually apologizing to Romney does'nt cut it because Romney does not represent the Mormon Church. It comes down to this, either Huckabee made an honest slip in which case it implies that he's incompetent or he did it on purpose which means he blatantly attacked another religion to further his political career which means he's decietful and untrustworthy. Personally I could never support someone like this who would take cheap shots at others for personal gain.

Edison, Fairbanks, Alaska

There is a large misinformation campaign against Huckabee right now being used as a means to defeat his candidacy. I would challenge any fair-minded person to go to his website and give HIS side of these stories a listen. If you do, I am convinced that you will come to the same conclusion about Huckabee that I did. Namely, that he is every bit the honest ,fair-minded respectful person that he seems to be and then some. I hope that people will continue to see through these attacks and to support this exceptional man as he runs for the presidency.

michael litzau, Baltimore, maryland