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Statement issued by LDS Church

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Published: Saturday, Nov. 8 2008 12:19 a.m. MST

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Friday

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Friday:

It is disturbing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being singled out for speaking up as part of its democratic right in a free election.

Members of the church in California and millions of others from every faith, ethnicity and political affiliation who voted for Proposition 8 exercised the most sacrosanct and individual rights in the United States — that of free expression and voting.

While those who disagree with our position on Proposition 8 have the right to make their feelings known, it is wrong to target the church and its sacred places of worship for being part of the democratic process.

Once again, we call 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, harassed or subject to erroneous information.

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It is disturbing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is singling out supporters of Equal Marriage Rights for speaking up as part of their democratic right in a free country.

While those who disagree with Equal Marriage More..

  • 7:04 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
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desertmichael

Ironic that the LDS would feel persecuted as they actively and effectively persecuted gays and lesbians in California. Once again religion shows just how un-American it actually is -- Utah! brilliant. I will join the boycott.

  • 8:09 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
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dave

wow! church can mobilize its zombies to affect other people but complain when they push back??? They need to learn that non mormons resent them foe butting their heads into their lives. If you need examples: Utah liquor laws, Prop 8,......

  • 8:17 a.m. Nov. 8, 2008
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