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GoddessOfTheRose t1_iwj4s4c wrote

Reply to comment by Red-eleven in LDS Church comes out for federal bill that recognizes same-sex marriage by creamboy2623

The number of people who have been driven out just kept rising, because they don't accept gay people.

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sweet-tea-13 t1_iwj5wc1 wrote

They still don't within the church. This isn't a change on their doctrine, they support this because it includes an ammendment that says religious organizations are exempt from this bill.

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GoddessOfTheRose t1_iwj6xyw wrote

I went to a boarding school with rules based around the Mormon faith. Those people will die before accepting anyone who's different.

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blazelet t1_iwjdh7w wrote

I’m a former member of a Mormon bishopric and completely agree with this. Mormons will never actually change in their position on same sex marriage … but they are terrified of the legal liability of same sex marriage being legal and them not allowing it in their buildings. This law protects them on religious grounds which is a big win for them.

And for my part, I think that’s great. Let’s make sure it’s legal nationally, if old bigoted religions don’t want to perform same sex ceremonies then let them die on that hill.

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ReflectionEterna t1_iwjhguh wrote

For anyone who is seeking faith, but don't want to be treated as less than human, there are many Christian denominations (and I am sure within other faiths as well) who will love and accept you! We all deserve to love and be loved. We shouldn't have to make sacrifices just to be able to do so. I love you all.

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sweet-tea-13 t1_iwj7t97 wrote

Ah that sounds awful, sorry you had to go to a school like that. I was never mormon but I'm an exjw (the mormons cult-cousin) and can confirm they will also never accept lgbt people, it's a hill they most certainly will die on. I hope it keeps driving people out as those views become less and less acceptable. It was actually one of the first things that made me really start questioning things before I woke up.

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