Yesterday when I heard about the protesters in California, and posted a blog about it, I changed my status on Facebook to: Hartley thinks the protesting in CA is funny. Mormons aren't the only ones who voted against gay marriage.
I wasn't trying to start a debate or anything. I don't like contention. But the next thing I knew, there were a bunch of comments on my status.
Apparently a guy from Utah that I know from a Mormon chat site (The Mo-Board - http://mormonboard.proboards84.com), who happens to be gay, was actually protesting in SLC and commented on my status. He stated that the gay rights activists were not protesting against supporters of the proposition, but against the Church's involvement.
This started somewhat of a debate with my best friend, Adree. The guy from Utah sent me a message apologizing for starting a debate. Adree posted some quotes that are also in the last blog that I posted.
Andrew commented on your status:
"We aren't protesting against those who voted for proposition 8; we are protesting the Church's involvement in the proposition."
Adree commented on your status:
"Allegations of bigotry or persecution made against the Church were and are simply wrong. The Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage neither constitutes nor condones any kind of hostility toward gays and lesbians. Even more, the Church does not object to rights for same-sex couples regarding hospitalization and medical care, fair housing and employment rights, or probate rights, so long as these do not infringe on the integrity of the traditional family or the constitutional rights of churches."
http://ldslivingonline.com%2Farticle.php%3FarticleId%3D81321
"Some, however, have mistakenly asserted that churches should not ever be involved in politics when moral issues are involved. In fact, churches and religious organizations are well within their constitutional rights to speak out and be engaged in the many moral and ethical problems facing society. While the Church does not endorse candidates or platforms, it does reserve the right to speak out on important issues."
Lol it wasn't my own words...it's from that article. But anyhow, it's true. and that's how I feel.
That's how I feel too. :)
1 comment:
Haha sorry about that. I didn't want to debate it either... but it drives me insane when people start saying that it's the church. we have a right to say how we feel. They believe in freedom of speech, as long as it coincides with their beliefs. anyhow, i try not to be contentious about it, just wanted to comment. we gotta stand up for what we believe in!
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