The Mormon Church always seems to be at the forefront of blocking the gay rights movement in this country. Some say they were solely responsible for blocking California’s state-changing gay marriage proposal Proposition 8. Months later, the Mormon church is in the thick of the excitement again.
The Church passed a resolution supporting legislation that will block bias against homosexuals in regards to obtaining jobs and purchasing residential property. Gay rights advocates have commended the church’s ability to cross the picket lines and strive for mutual respect and compassion. I, on the other hand, am less impressed and more astonished by their hypocrisy.
The only reason that this Utah legislation will pass is due to the rights it will protect for the Mormon church. They will still be allowed to block entry into their church from any gay group looking to express their policies and social freedom.
The church seems content with satisfying their own ideologies at a time when they benefit the most. During the Proposition 8 campaign, the Mormon Church spewed their single-minded hatred towards another group of Americans.
It’s sickening how the Mormon Church seems so dead set on creating a schism between those who want equality and those that fight for it. In my ideal world, those that create a world where bigotry and hatred are as common as the rain should be locked in a closet until they become a happier bunch of Americans.
Yes, I understand that their scripture and teachings are against this so-called “destruction of marriage.” It’s just so odd that a group who wants to represent peace and prosperity in the world would go so far — and to such lengths — to tarnish any hope for the general happiness of other well-intentioned citizens.
I have respect for all religions. This might be tough to understand given my intense hatred for the Mormon Church and what they represent. We live in a free country where each person or group is free to express their own beliefs in whatever legal manner available to them.
I just don’t have to like it — and nor should you if you believe in freedom and equality.
—by Michael Davis
