On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
@John the Craptist- i just don't think it is weird/rare that they feel conflicted about this and decide to remain in their faith. For Mormons, Catholics, or even you. For example, some members in my family are devout Catholics and yet don't share the Church's stance on birth control. The only reason why they are not torn or conflicted about it is because it does not affect them or simply just ignore it. They feel somewhat removed from that debate. Xarissa and people like her obviously don't. They want their Church to change from within.
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On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
There is a wonderful poem by (of course I'm forgetting his name now) who asks this same question in the context of the Holocaust and current Israel policy against Palestinians. I guess what I'm tryin to say is that it's not all that uncommon.
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On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
I'm not Mormon or gay or from California, but I still found this article very interesting and honest.
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On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
You call her "kiddo" and she is sanctimonious one? Right....
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On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
Perhaps try taking two more very deep breaths and then re-read the article. I think you're taking bits and pieces of her article to support your "I'm so offended/yow dare you" stance.
And that particular quote you are referring to ("Unfortunately, few things settle one's opinions like being persecuted for them") works both ways...we're currently talking of the "Mormon-persecution" complex, but it is perfectly logical then to conclude that when homosexuals finally have equal rights we'll be discussing the "homosexual-persecution" complex. From your response, I can see that already happening.
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On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
...you had that "empty" response coming at you...why are re-hearsing Mormon history to a Mormon who is writing an article about (partly) Mormon history? And really, wasn't your original comment just a little too condescending? (and by that I mean very).
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On Prop 8: Mormon Persecution, Marriage and the Refuge of Patriotism
C'mon!! I wasn't too far off...they both have that self-righteous tinge to it. (you're right of course, but not need to get aggresive here).