Kennedy declared his absolute belief in separation of church and state, but also in an America “where no religious body seeks to impose its will directly or indirectly upon the general populace or the public.” In his 2007 speech on religion, Mitt Romney only said that no authorities of his church would “exert influence on presidential decisions.” What if the church illegally used its money and influence to defeat Roe v. In 1960, as a presidential candidate, John F. Attempts to challenge to the Mormons’ 501(c)(3) tax exempt status have faltered because of the secrecy in which the church shrouds its finances.

How much came from the church? It's not clear. Some $22 million from Utah financed the victory. Monson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, asked Mormons to give of their “means and time.” Mormon volunteers were bused into California to support Proposition 8, a Constitutional amendment that overturned the court decision by defining marriage as only taking place between a man and a woman. In 2008, the church targeted the California Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Mormon activism grew as the church fought gay rights in Hawaii and Arizona. The church’s role in defeating the Equal Rights Amendment has been documented by historians: Mormons illegally used church pulpits, buildings and deceptively named grassroots groups to enlist supporters against the amendment. She wrote: “For the first time in my life, someone wanted me for all I brought to the table.When it comes to the social agenda, the Mormon Church does not respect separation of church and state. They wrote: “Even when discussing her struggles, she writes with self-deprecating humor.” Heather also talks about how RHOSLC helped her. Kirkus Reviews described Heather’s book as “a thoughtful, smart, and funny handbook for apostates.” Publishers Weekly also spoke highly of Bad Mormon and said it’s a “spicy debut” with “unfiltered revelations.” She also talks about her experience of losing her marriage.

The vulnerable memoir details events of the reality TV star’s departure from the Mormon Church, and her unforeseen success in business, television, and single motherhood. Heather said that the book “ruined every chance I had at my family being supportive.” She shared the book cover reveal on RHOSLC, when Bravo cameras were in attendance to capture all of the drama that went down at the launch party. Pre-orders for the book can be made on the likes of Amazon and Barnes & Noble for $29.45 (£24.22).

Heather has revealed she wrote her own memoir book, Bad Mormon, which is set to release on February 7.

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