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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 13 NOVEMBER 2008 AFFIRMATION: GAY AND LESBIAN MORMONS CONTACT MEDIA AFFAIRS DIRECTOR DAVID MELSON DAVE_MELSON  AFFIRMATION.ORG OR 240-383-8788WWW.AFFIRMATION.ORG Affirmation Response to California Proposition 8 Apparent Outcome Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons is deeply saddened that marriage equality was rejected by so many California voters, as well as by voters in Florida and Arizona. The apparent passage of Proposition 8 is a blow, not only to the thousands of Californians whose marriage plans are now in question, but to the freedoms and protections that are the hallmark of both the United States and the California constitutions. This constitutional amendment strips citizens of an existing right and compromises the principle of equality. Affirmation fully supports the efforts now ongoing to challenge, overturn, or set aside the results of the Proposition 8 ballot initiative. Affirmation is also saddened by the role that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints played in this process, and the harm that the Church has done to itself in California, across the United States, and around the world. That the leaders of the Church seem to not understand the damage that has been done, the depth and breadth of emotion that has been unleashed, or the hurt that has been inflicted is tragic. Nonetheless, our invitation to the First Presidency of the Church to meet with Affirmation's Executive Committee to discuss areas in which we can work together on items of mutual concern remains open. The Church's acceptance of our invitation would be a first step toward healing. Affirmation affirms that all of us on this earth are children of a loving God, endowed with certain privileges and promises. We have been commanded to love God and to love each other. Our church has taught us the importance of finding a companion with whom to travel the journey of life, and that nothing is more important on this earth than family. We do not seek to deny anyone else the recognition of their legal marriage vows; we ask that others accord us the same respect. Respectfully, AFFIRMATION: GAY AND LESBIAN MORMONS Olin Thomas, Executive Director David Melson, Assistant Executive Director James Morris, Assistant Executive Director Micah Bisson, Youth Issues Director George Cole, Young Adult Director |
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