Readers' forum: Support or shut up

Published: Sunday, Nov. 9 2008 12:11 a.m. MST

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I am ashamed of the members of the LDS Church who opposed Proposition 8. I am sick and tired of reading comments by members of the church saying they are ashamed that the church got involved. If you believe Thomas S. Monson is a prophet and this is the Lord's true church, then shut up and let the inspired leaders lead us where the Lord inspires them to go. If you don't support the church's stance, keep your opinion to yourself.

Marvin Carlsen

Sandy

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BPC

I am also tired of the arguments surrounding this issue. Many different articles and responses have promoted ill feelings toward all parties involved, and have only "fed the fire," so to speak. The LDS church issued a statement asking that everyone More..

12:35 a.m. Nov. 9, 2008
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uum

I agree that the prop 8 vote was ok (and that gay activists are being hypocritical) - but LDS Church leaders ask people to make informed decisions - put up or shut up is not church doctrine. It is dissapointing when people dont agree with leaders - More..

12:39 a.m. Nov. 9, 2008
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GeeBee

Just because your God calls something a sin, doesn't give you license to make hell on earth for the sinner. I'd rather err on the side of being more Christian than on the side of what's pronounced from a pulpit.

3:25 a.m. Nov. 9, 2008
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