Comments on: Mormon Church Encouraging Bigotry—Again http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/ Turning a Blind Eye to My Own Faults Since 1980! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:03:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Mr. Clayton, It’s a Bit Late to Talk About “Civility,” Don’t You Think? « Alone and Unobserved http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/comment-page-1/#comment-987 Mr. Clayton, It’s a Bit Late to Talk About “Civility,” Don’t You Think? « Alone and Unobserved Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:23:22 +0000 http://aloneandunobserved.com/?p=891#comment-987 [...] or who at least thought the Mormon church should keep its nose out of politics. Looking back at the post I wrote at the time, all I can think is how naïve I was to allow something so small upset me! Because what followed [...] [...] or who at least thought the Mormon church should keep its nose out of politics. Looking back at the post I wrote at the time, all I can think is how naïve I was to allow something so small upset me! Because what followed [...]

]]> By: Daisy Dial http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986 Daisy Dial Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:27:49 +0000 http://aloneandunobserved.com/?p=891#comment-986 I would like to thank Derek for the links, I will spend countless hours reading. I have friends who are still active Mormons & we share a mutual respect for one another, which is all I have ever asked for. I would like to thank Derek for the links, I will spend countless hours reading. I have friends who are still active Mormons & we share a mutual respect for one another, which is all I have ever asked for.

]]> By: Sean http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/comment-page-1/#comment-982 Sean Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:54:03 +0000 http://aloneandunobserved.com/?p=891#comment-982 It's worth a great deal. I'm glad you spoke up for your side. You are not alone, and I didn't mean to imply that all Mormons supported their church's doctrine or their stance in this area. Even if I don't agree with your religious convictions (nothing personal, of course) I have nothing but admiration for people like you and Jeffrey Nielsen who insist on voicing unpopular opinions from within the Mormon church. It's not something I could ever have done. It’s worth a great deal. I’m glad you spoke up for your side. You are not alone, and I didn’t mean to imply that all Mormons supported their church’s doctrine or their stance in this area. Even if I don’t agree with your religious convictions (nothing personal, of course) I have nothing but admiration for people like you and Jeffrey Nielsen who insist on voicing unpopular opinions from within the Mormon church. It’s not something I could ever have done.

]]> By: Derek http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/comment-page-1/#comment-983 Derek Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:37:24 +0000 http://aloneandunobserved.com/?p=891#comment-983 After giving it some thought, I decided it was important to stand up and make sure you knew that not all Mormons--not even all practicing Mormons who believe in the core principles--support the Church in taking this stand. There are many of us who question the dogma that homosexual behavior is innately sinful, and many others who oppose the mingling of religion and government (I personally lean towards the former category, but feel I have to stick to the latter argument if I'm to have any hope of being listened to be listened to by most believers). I wrote a <a href="http://aliberalmormon.wordpress.com/concerns-about-the-marriage-amendment/" rel="nofollow">long post against federal Constitutional Amendment</a> a couple of years ago, and recently <a href="http://aliberalmormon.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/jeffery-nielsen-courageously-takes-another-public-stand/" rel="nofollow">highlighted Jeffrey Nielson's thoughtful and brave stand</a>. And I know we are not alone as the Petition "<a href="http://www.signingforsomething.org/" rel="nofollow">Signing for Something</a>" shows. I just thought I should share, for whatever it's worth. After giving it some thought, I decided it was important to stand up and make sure you knew that not all Mormons–not even all practicing Mormons who believe in the core principles–support the Church in taking this stand. There are many of us who question the dogma that homosexual behavior is innately sinful, and many others who oppose the mingling of religion and government (I personally lean towards the former category, but feel I have to stick to the latter argument if I’m to have any hope of being listened to be listened to by most believers). I wrote a long post against federal Constitutional Amendment a couple of years ago, and recently highlighted Jeffrey Nielson’s thoughtful and brave stand. And I know we are not alone as the Petition “Signing for Something” shows.
I just thought I should share, for whatever it’s worth.

]]> By: Sean http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/comment-page-1/#comment-984 Sean Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:11:39 +0000 http://aloneandunobserved.com/?p=891#comment-984 Why the religious feel the need to control everyone around them is an enormous mystery. And incredibly irritating for those of us being bossed around. Why can't they mind their own beeswax? Good luck on getting married! I hope you do. That is so exciting. Why the religious feel the need to control everyone around them is an enormous mystery. And incredibly irritating for those of us being bossed around. Why can’t they mind their own beeswax?

Good luck on getting married! I hope you do. That is so exciting.

]]> By: Daisy Dial http://aloneandunobserved.com/2008/06/29/mormon-church-encouraging-bigotry-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985 Daisy Dial Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:31:36 +0000 http://aloneandunobserved.com/?p=891#comment-985 I have a hard time understanding Mormon leaders, and this is why: Let's break it down to two basic things: LOVE ONE ANOTHER and JUDGE NOT That being said, how is this considered having Christ-like Behavior? Why can't we be kind & respectful to each other? I don't tell my Mormon friends or family what to do, or what to believe, and all I expect in return is to be treated likewise. If I were to marry, which I probably will very soon (before it is possibly taken away), what impact does it have on anyone? None, zippo, nada. I repeat, none, zippo, nada. If nothing else, I hope this instruction from the Mormon Leaders at least gives some members pause. I have a hard time understanding Mormon leaders, and this is why: Let’s break it down to two basic things:
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
and
JUDGE NOT
That being said, how is this considered having Christ-like Behavior? Why can’t we be kind & respectful to each other? I don’t tell my Mormon friends or family what to do, or what to believe, and all I expect in return is to be treated likewise.
If I were to marry, which I probably will very soon (before it is possibly taken away), what impact does it have on anyone? None, zippo, nada. I repeat, none, zippo, nada.
If nothing else, I hope this instruction from the Mormon Leaders at least gives some members pause.

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