Protest the passage of Prop 8

[susanmcgee48176]

> [Lee]:
> Okay, I will not be popular I'm sure after this post, but I have to 
speak in
> defense of churches who do not condone same-sex marriages.  My own 
personal
> convictions do not lean toward them.  I have no problem with civil 
union,
> but I must adhere to the Biblical standard when it comes to the 
bonds of
> marriage.  I don't believe the government has a right to dictate in 
this
> regard, but I do believe the churches have the right to refuse to 
perform
> ceremonies and they do have the right to proclaim their beliefs as
> vigorously and rigorously as those in favor of same-sex marriage.


Lee, one of the problems with those who endorsed Prop 8 and are 
trying to eliminate same gender marriage is that they spread mis-
information.

The California Supreme Court decision EXPLICITLY (and I will post the 
quote if anyone wishes to me) stated that NO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION 
would be forced to perform gay marriages.

Churches DO have tax exempt status and are not (under the law) 
supposed to be orchestrating any kind of political campaign.

It was a little difficult to be in California where about half of 
millions of dollars came from sources outside of California, 
specifically the Mormon church.

Susan