A spokeswoman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Huckabee's question is usually raised by those who wish to smear the Mormon faith rather than clarify doctrine.

So why didn't she clarify the doctrine and answer Yes or No?

If its too stupid to say in public, it's too stupid to believe in private.

If its too stupid to say in public, it's too stupid to believe in private.

Isn't it all a bit ridiculous?

Unfortunately millions believe these things, so it's not ridiculous to them. (But "yes" it's all ridiculous.)