A Christ-like Cause?
I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, the bosom of the LDS Church. Though I left Mormonism over 10 years ago, I still feel a bond with the LDS people and culture, often defending them against friends or acquaintances who may not benefit from a former member’s experience and perspective.
My family is still very active in the Church with a strong faith in its teachings. Yet despite their leaders’ unusual call to campaign for California’s Prop 8, none of my four siblings or their spouses support the measure. Read the rest... CommentsWould you like to comment?Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). |
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nathancoffey
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What about the call to listen to the Prophet's voice - he speaks to us on behalf of Christ. If the Church leaders adamantly tell us to get involved and "protect marriage" then that is good enough for me and no other voice is deemed good enough. If the Church leaders said it is up to us to decide which way to vote on this topic, as they do with politicians, then I can see the need for this graphic. But, as we have seen, the majority of faithful, active Latter-day Saints in California, heeded the Prophet's counsel and voted in support of Prop 8.
When a Prophet speaks to the entire church in a region and encourages them to vehemently take a stand for morality, there should be no other decision needed to be made.
As a Latter-day Saint I thank you for defending the LDS people and culture. However, a Prophet's voice or warning should never be ignored.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )