Proposition 8

Hey Everyone,
we had this brought to our attention by some of our friends and want it brought to the attention of many more about this proposition in California. Please read about this because it can and most likely will spread to all other states. There are many other resources that you can find elsewhere, but here are a few things that you can read to understand a bit better what is going on.

Here is a website concerning Proposition 8 made by the LDS Church. Click on the button below.



If Proposition 8 passes:
1. Same sex couples will receive the same benefits. Proponents of proposition 8 argue that the amendment will not eliminate civil union benefits, including tax benefits and hospital visits. The amendment will only allow citizens to be better able to distinguish between the different institutions (heterosexual and same sex ceremonies).

If Proposition 8 does not pass:
2. Traditional marriage may have less significance and given less respect within the society and future generations.
3. Public Schools will, according to the defined law, legally teach public students the definition of “marriage”. This practice may very well affect separation of church and state. If marriage includes same sex couples then students whose parents differ in belief of same sex marriage will be taught in conflict to the belief.
4. Churches may be hindered from practicing ceremonies according to their own beliefs. Churches that refuse to perform marriages for same sex coupled may be qualified for state penalties. For example, Churches that only perform marriages between one man and one woman may be threatened to face the possibility of being excluded from state tax exemption.
5. Religious organizations may be restricted from teaching narrow definitions of marriage in church gatherings. And may be compelled to teach the state definition of marriage.
6. As a result of the definition of marriage to include same sex couples, Churches that refuse to participate may lose state benefits or certain freedoms of religion.Adoption agencies that believe only in heterosexual marriage may be compelled by law to give same sex couples equal rights for children to be adopted.

These things are already happening in Massachusetts where same gender marriage is Legal:


http://www.protectmarriage.com/

http://www.savecalifornia.com/

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-divine-institution-of-marriage

And here is a video of Elder Bednar from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints talking about Proposition 8:


Now that you have seen some of this, take action! Some things that you can do is put it on your blogs, email it to all of your friends and family so they can share with others, if you are in california...hopefully it is clear what you can do, and if you are in the position to, donate to the cause.