Church urges civility in wake of protests

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement Thursday regarding the California protest:

"The church acknowledges that such an emotionally charged issue concerning the most personal and cherished aspects of life — family and marriage — stirs fervent and deep feelings.

"The church calls on those involved in the debate over same sex marriage to act in a spirit of mutual respect and civility towards each other. No one on either side of the question should be vilified, intimidated, harassed or subject to erroneous information."