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My Romney Problem

Submitted by David Houghton, Aug 11, 2007 01:59

This article is so misinformed. It would have taken all of 5 minutes for this writer to go the official website of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons) and see that the Church just came out with a guide for members of the Church with same-gender attraction (as the Church prefers to call it). It is does not condemn people for "who they are", as stated in the article. It expresses empathy for the difficulty faced by people that believe in the Mormon religion, but find themselves attracted to those of the same gender, since a basic part of the religion is the nuclear family, which contrary to the article, is not some peculiarity on the scrap heap of history, but the foundation of all societies, and the biological and biblical standard. This guide that the writer completely ignores makes clear that the Church welcomes those that are attracted to those of the same gender, but maintains the religious principle of reserving sexual relations for a man and woman legally married. Contrary to what the writer insinuates, the Church does not seek out gays in order to banish them, like a "witch hunt". The only circumstances that might bring about an excommunication based on sexual orientation are a member that has violated marital vows and refuses to mend his/her ways, or a member that publicly fights the Church's principles. Politely disagreeing about the propriety of homosexual behavior is not bigotry, as long as individuals are respected and treated with dignity. I think the writer of this article is the extremist, not the LDS Church or its adherents.

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"Mormonism leaves no room for this kind of compromise. If you're not straight, you're gone, no questions asked. You can't... [MORE]

charles

Aug 12, 2007 21:18

With the exception of a few secular European societies in the past 10 years, none have. And there is a... [MORE]

CMartel

Aug 11, 2007 18:14

CMartel states that "Really, does it surprise anyone to see that divorce rates are highest in those nations either fighting... [MORE]

The Stank

Aug 14, 2007 08:55

The author has an obvious tone of bias, no problem though since it;'s an opinion piece. However, his bias should... [MORE]

Jason

Aug 11, 2007 10:03

This article is so misinformed. It would have taken all of 5 minutes for this writer to go the official...

David Houghton

Aug 11, 2007 01:59

Anyone can go to a Mormon Church as long as they are respectful of the services. [MORE]

Jaf Fronk

Aug 9, 2007 17:14

Brandon needs to take responsibility for his life. Don't blame your decisions on your church, on certainly on some other... [MORE]

J Lee

Aug 9, 2007 09:33

Homosexuality is not a choice, it is God given. Any church that fails to recognize this and tells it members... [MORE]

The Stank

Aug 9, 2007 13:52

Mr. Stank I truly sympathize with those who are attracted to those of the same sex. But the argument that... [MORE]

J Lee

Aug 9, 2007 15:57

Mr. Lee I take it based on your comments that you are a member of the Church, as am I.... [MORE]

Damon

Aug 10, 2007 15:22

His point still stands. Though the Church doesn't accept homosexual acts, Mr. McWhorter still is blaming the LDS church for... [MORE]

Brian

Aug 11, 2007 11:06

"No one chooses to be attracted to men." Damon, I can't say for sure if the above quote is correct in... [MORE]

J Lee

Aug 13, 2007 08:49

I am a Catholic. Catholicism rejects homosexuality too. I don't agree but I don't reject my Church. Do you expect... [MORE]

Carol Vitucci

Aug 9, 2007 09:09

Unless he defines "gay" as sexually active, Mr. McWhorter is wrong when he writes, "A Mormon who is gay is... [MORE]

Tracy Hall Jr

Aug 9, 2007 04:33

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