Very well-written piece. I grew up in the 70's being taught that the Mormon church was a cult. After moving to California and meeting so many wonderful people who were of the Mormon faith, I gave up that belief until Prop 8 passed. Now, when I meet someone of the Mormon faith, I instantly dislike and distrust them. It's something I'm working on overcoming and I know it's a knee-jerk reaction...but having to sit in front of a news report to see if my marriage had been annulled as a result of that initiative has taken a toll. The Mormon church made millions of enemies that day who wouldn't shed a tear if the entire organization collapsed. In fact, some of us pray that it would. I'm not proud of those sentiments, but I also didn't start the war. Reading thought-provoking pieces like this one helps me through the healing process, though forgiveness is a long way off.
On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
Very well-written piece. I grew up in the 70's being taught that the Mormon church was a cult. After moving to California and meeting so many wonderful people who were of the Mormon faith, I gave up that belief until Prop 8 passed. Now, when I meet someone of the Mormon faith, I instantly dislike and distrust them. It's something I'm working on overcoming and I know it's a knee-jerk reaction...but having to sit in front of a news report to see if my marriage had been annulled as a result of that initiative has taken a toll. The Mormon church made millions of enemies that day who wouldn't shed a tear if the entire organization collapsed. In fact, some of us pray that it would. I'm not proud of those sentiments, but I also didn't start the war. Reading thought-provoking pieces like this one helps me through the healing process, though forgiveness is a long way off.