In the spirit of recognizing that each person has their own beliefs, whether they belong to a Church/organization or not is proven with this blog entry. Not all opponents of prop 8 hate mormons, and not all mormons agree with prop 8.
Yay Diversity!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Another perspective on Prop 8
Here are some articles that I have found interesting and enlightening... I have been surprised by the number of people that have found the reactions and backlash on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members justified and acceptable. I am fully in support of political activism and demonstrating for what you believe in... I guess I just believe in what I choose to believe in and do not find it necessary to condemn those that do not agree with me. Some extreme prop 8 opponents would not agree with me. I would also like to note that as with any extreme behavior... they are the exception, not the condition, of the rule.
Mormons in the crosshairs
Abovethehate.com
So Much for Tolerance
My fundamental concern moving forward is finding a way to heal, to rebuild bridges that have been burned, to have candid conversations, and to love. I know this sounds almost asinine with everything that's happened, but I have talked about prop 8 at length with many of my friends and the conclusion we have reached is that the key is to love people for who they are... not for what they believe in, not for what they have done or can do for you, not for their talents... just for being human and being in our lives. My best friend and I disagree on almost every thing that you can hold an opinion on.... from huge issues such as pro-life pro-choice, to which books we like, what movies we think are stupid, everything... and yet we have a wonderful and rich friendship. We didn't even notice that our friendship was anything extraordinary until her mom pointed out this past weekend that we disagree on everything... and then we realized that we just love each other. And that is enough.
Last thing... check out No On Prop 8's Fact Vs Fiction
Fiction: If Prop 8 isn’t passed, people can be sued over personal beliefs.
Fact: California’s laws already prohibit discrimination against anyone based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. This has nothing to do with marriage.
--> If this has nothing to do with marriage, then why aren't people more upset about the bold and public religious discrimination? Which no on prop 8 supporters already know, according to this website, is against the law?
IRONIC
Mormons in the crosshairs
Abovethehate.com
So Much for Tolerance
My fundamental concern moving forward is finding a way to heal, to rebuild bridges that have been burned, to have candid conversations, and to love. I know this sounds almost asinine with everything that's happened, but I have talked about prop 8 at length with many of my friends and the conclusion we have reached is that the key is to love people for who they are... not for what they believe in, not for what they have done or can do for you, not for their talents... just for being human and being in our lives. My best friend and I disagree on almost every thing that you can hold an opinion on.... from huge issues such as pro-life pro-choice, to which books we like, what movies we think are stupid, everything... and yet we have a wonderful and rich friendship. We didn't even notice that our friendship was anything extraordinary until her mom pointed out this past weekend that we disagree on everything... and then we realized that we just love each other. And that is enough.
Last thing... check out No On Prop 8's Fact Vs Fiction
Fiction: If Prop 8 isn’t passed, people can be sued over personal beliefs.
Fact: California’s laws already prohibit discrimination against anyone based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. This has nothing to do with marriage.
--> If this has nothing to do with marriage, then why aren't people more upset about the bold and public religious discrimination? Which no on prop 8 supporters already know, according to this website, is against the law?
IRONIC
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