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I heard about the anti-Prop 8 protests outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Oakland on Saturday. I was floored. There were rumors that people were not allowed to pass through onto temple grounds and that many of the Mormons decided to turn around and go home instead of confronting the angry and belligerent crowd that rallied to shout "Bigots!" and "Shame on you!" at people who were on their way to perform service and try to feel the love of God.
Here we've heard from gay-rights activists how people need to be TOLERANT and should accept people for who they are. Yet, here these same people were shouting rude comments and preventing people from reaching a place of worship. What the heck!?!
Well, apparently the bad press (although there wasn't much of it that I could find on the internet yet I was looking in the NY Times and the Oakland Tribune) made it enough that protest organizers decided it looked poor to attack only the LDS church, and so they started protesting in front of other churches who were in support of Prop 8.
Many of the protesters said that a church shouldn't get involved in politics. They "brainwashed" people into thinking that same-sex marriages would lead to moral issues being taught in elementary school (which, by the way, has happened, see my sister-in-law's blog here.) There were also many rumors that the Church spent lots of money.
In fact, there was a letter encouraging California voters to support Proposition 8 and the first Presidency asked members to "do all you can to support the proposed constitutional amendment by donating of your means and time". The money raised was from members donating to a fund at ProtectMarriage.com, an organization established by a group of churches and individuals who want to protect the family. No money was donated directly from the Church.
I have gay acquaintances. I do not have any close gay friends. I do not have any married gay friends. I guess I don't understand why it is so important for them to be "married" especially when they are allowed civil unions that give the same privileges that married couples have. I can't believe they are looking for legitimacy before God. How can He give it when in the Bible we're told homosexuality is wrong (1 Cor. 6: 9-10).
I'm okay with these anti-Prop 8 people protesting. They are upset that this measure passed. They are worried about what will happen. That's normal. I'm not okay that they are now calling people who disagree with them bigots and intolerant. As stated by Rob Wirthlin: "If you disagree with a particular lifestyle or behavior, you are now wrong; you are bigoted. It is no longer now a difference of opinion."
How very sad.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Hipocracy
Posted by Irish Cream at 11/10/2008 07:47:00 AM
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You might find this relieving:
Yesterday at 11:36am
(This news release was issued by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento) The following statement was released today by Bishop William Weigand, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento and former Bishop of Salt Lake City, in response to attacks on (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) for supporting California’s Proposition 8, defending the traditional definition of marriage:
“Catholics stand in solidarity with our Mormon brothers and sisters in support of traditional marriage — the union of one man and one woman — that has been the major building block of Western Civilization for millennia.
“The ProtectMarriage coalition, which led the successful campaign to pass Proposition 8, was an historic alliance of people from every faith and ethnicity. LDS were included — but so were Catholics and Jews, Evangelicals and Orthodox, African-Americans and Latinos, Asians and Anglos.
“Bigoted attacks on Mormons for the part they played in our coalition are shameful and ignore the reality that Mormon voters were only a small part of the groundswell that supported Proposition 8.
“As the former bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, I can attest to the fact that followers of the Mormon faith are a good and generous people with a long history of commitment to family and giving to community causes.
“I personally decry the bigotry recently exhibited towards the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — coming from the opponents of Proposition 8, who ironically, have called those of us supporting traditional marriage intolerant.
“I call upon the supporters of same-sex marriage to live by their own words — and to refrain from discrimination against religion and to exercise tolerance for those who differ from them. I call upon them to accept the will of the people of California in the passage of Proposition 8.”
How sad. It's becoming more and more that we should be "tolerant".. and they shoud get there way or be prepared for a massive tantrum and unjust attacks. ( sounds a little like satans' work to me.)
My heart breaks for them really. They want to be recognized as a family and be able to have kids... But the truth is it's not the right thing, period. I was glad to read Jillian comments and proud of the catholic church to stand up for us. Where is our voice about tolerance of opionions and beliefs. Maybe we need an activist too! I often wonder if remaining silent is the best idea. Sometimes we need to make our voices heard. And I am so very glad we did in CA! Let them picket till there hearts content. For we have protected definition of a traditional family for a few more years.
When I read this, I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT (in reference to the protests outside the LA Temple):
"The late local news showed scenes of several Hispanic females in tears outside the temple trying to remove the signs desecrating the walls and fences surrounding the temple. As these individuals – who according to a temple spokesperson were not church members – removed the hate-filled signs, the mob exploded and began beating the individuals to the ground. Police intervened and arrests were made, but the fact this was allowed to happen at all was appalling."
Here's part 1 of the entire article (this quote is in part 2): http://www.ldsmag.com/ideas/081110hate.html
The fact that they are targeting Mormons at all is insane. The measure passed by something like 53%. California is what, like 8% Mormon?
So the people of California have spoken... Twice (it was also on the ballot in 2000). And now the gay activists are unhappy and will sue to get what they want. So absolutely amazing.
In addition to all the 'bigoted' comments being thrown, I just marvel out how they can be so blinded by what will happen if the rules are continually changed. Keep it up and we won't have any liberties at all.
http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705262137,00.html
You'll love this one too. It was in the paper tonight. Jump on www.desnews.com and you'll see some fun one. Multiple church buildings have been vandalized here too.
I do have friends who are gay and lesbian, and I want them to be happy. I however do not approve of their gay marriages. Marriage should be between a man and a woman. If we didn't have a union of the two genders, none of us would be here. It is a biological impossibility in our species and should be protected. I for one am VERY grateful for a father and a mother.
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