Same-Sex Marriage and Proposition 8
Letter
from the First Presidency to California Latter-day Saints
This letter, regarding Proposition 8, was sent
from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints to Church leaders in California to be read
to all congregations on 29 June 2008.
The
Divine Institution of Marriage
This in-depth article explains the importance of
protecting the definition of marriage as between a man and a
woman.
ProtectMarriage.com
This is the official Web site of
ProtectMarriage, a coalition supporting Proposition 8.
PreservingMarriage.org
This Web site provides multimedia resources to
help Latter-day Saints and others better understand the
Church’s position on Proposition 8.
The
Family: A Proclamation to the World
This proclamation, released by the First
Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1995,
emphasizes the importance of the family.
Interview
With Church Leaders on Same-sex Attraction
This interview was conducted with Elder Dallin
H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of
the Church, and Elder Lance B. Wickman, a member of the
Seventy. They answer questions about the Church’s stance on
the marriage issue specifically and on homosexuality in
general.
Video:
Discussion With Elder David A. Bednar
Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles, discusses Proposition 8 and same-sex
marriage with a group of young adults.
Video:
Broadcast to Church Members in California
Elders M. Russell Ballard, Quentin L. Cook and
L. Whitney Clayton talk to Californian Church members about
becoming involved in supporting Proposition 8.
Video:
“I Support Proposition 8”
Young adults from California discuss their
involvement in preserving traditional marriage.
Video
Resources: PreservingMarriage.org
Additional videos explaining the Church’s stance
on this issue are available on PreservingMarriage.org
Measured Voices Provide Reason, Support Amidst Proposition 8 Reaction
This is a news release that links to third-party voices that provide useful insights into the reaction following the vote. Some of these individuals supported Proposition 8, and some were against it.
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