Mormons like Mitt Romney are told to simply obey the wishes of the Church's prophet. Here's the proof.
Mormons are taught to "follow the prophet" no matter what.
"President Marion G. Romney tells of this incident, which happened to him: I remember years ago when I was a Bishop I had President Heber J. Grant talk to our ward. After the meeting I drove him home….Standing by me, he put his arm over my shoulder and said: “My boy, you always keep your eye on the President of the Church, and if he ever tells you to do anything, and it is wrong, and you do it, the Lord will bless you for it.” Then with a twinkle in his eye, he said, “But you don’t need to worry. The Lord will never let his mouthpiece lead the people astray.” (In Conference Report, October 1), p. 78"
Here is more proof.
First, a video on the subject:
Examining the Mormon's Fourteen Fundamentals
And now for the entire list:
The 14 Fundamental Ways To Follow The Prophet of the Mormon Church
1. The prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything.
2. The living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works.
3. The living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet.
4. The prophet will never lead the Church astray.
5. The prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or credentials to speak on any subject or act on any matter at any time.
6. The prophet does not have to say “Thus saith the Lord” to give us scripture.
7. The prophet tells us what we need to know, not always what we want to know.
8. The prophet is not limited by men’s reasoning.
9. The prophet can receive revelation on any matter, temporal or spiritual.
10. The prophet may be involved in civic matters.
11. The two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and the proud who are rich.
12. The prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly.
13. The prophet and his counselors make up the First Presidency — the highest quorum in the Church.
14. The prophet and the presidency — the living prophet and the First Presidency — follow them and be blessed; reject them and suffer.
Here is a website called, "Follow the Prophet."
http://www.followtheprophet.net/
Do we really want Mitt Romney in the White House? Yes, his religious beliefs DO matter.