Mormons Boost Antigay Marriage Effort
Fine article in the WSJ commenting on the ongoing cooperation by Catholics, evangelical Protestants and the LDS Church in their fight to preserve the sanctity of traditional marriage. I have said in these pages many times, that while we have differences in our understanding of Christian theology, are shared values are so close that we are natural allies and, as we continue to partner in these important causes, together we are a political force to be respected or feared.
~~John Cronin~~
[Editor's Note: For purposes of brevity, I did not include the full text of the article]
Wall Street Journal Weekend Print Edition
By: Mark Schoofs
Mormons have emerged as a dominant fund raising force in the hotly contested California ballot fight to ban same-sex marriage.
Members of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have contributed more that a third of the approximately $15.4 million raised since June 1 to support Proposition 8. The ballot initiative, if passed, would reverse the current right of same-sex couples to marry.
The tally of Mormon contributions was provided by Frank Schubert, campaign manager for Protect Marriage.com—Yes on 8, the initiative’s primary backer. A finance-tracking group corroborated Mormon fund raising dominance, saying it could exceed 40%.
The Mormon Church decision to enlist members on behalf of the same-sex marriage ban as given supporters of Proposition 8 a fund raising lead. The campaign to defeat the initiative has collected around $13 million so far, said Steve Smith, a top campaign consultant for No on 8, Equality for All. Both sides raised roughly equal amounts in the early stages, said Mr. Smith, but “all of a sudden in the last few weeks they are out raising us, and it appears to be Mormon money.”
The battle has drawn in money from around the country. The Knights of Columbus, a Roman Catholic group, has given $1 million to support Proposition 8. Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization composed mainly of evangelical Protestants, has given more than $400,000. The Yes on 8 campaign has received “more proportionately from the Latter-day Saints Church than from any other faith,” said Mr. Schubert, 35% to 40% of the total.
September 21st, 2008 at 4:02 pm
This is a situation that LDS active and faithful are very concerned about. We feel strongly that the istitution of marriage which was given the world by Father in Heaven himself is strongly threatened in this thing.
The LDS are very grateful to all of our non LDS faithfilled brothers and sisters who are helping in this great effort.
John– thank you for this article. It is great to read what we can come together and do…K
September 21st, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Hopefully we can pass prop 8. It would be beautiful to watch as those Holly Wood gays that got married have to be back where they started and the courts would be put back in their place. I think that there needs to be impeachment of judges.
September 21st, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I agree. I think it is a terrrible thing that they go against what people vote for. How do you override people’s votes….??? You are right, they should get smacked… they are disrespectful and demeaning and they go against what has been the right way to be married for thousands of years… creepy!
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:05 am
Karen, You are very welcome. Thanks to the LDS Church for standing with us on the defense of marriage and respect for life as well as other great causes.
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:05 am
From F3 Coalition: Faith. Family. Freedom.
“Getting Messed With” by Adam Graham
“…Finally, there’s Obama’s instruction to his supporters to be his ambassadors and to get in the face of Republicans and Independents who aren’t going to vote for him. Giving advice like this to young supporters who have more zeal than tact is as likely to turn voters off as they are to turn voters on to the campaign.
Of course, beyond Obama’s official sphere, there exists some people ready to “help” the campaign by making despicable and vile statements attacking Sarah Palin’s faith and motherhood. The liberal media and liberal politicians like Charlie Rangel are taking every opportunity they can to slam Sarah Palin.
The problem is that, in attacking Palin, the left has gone too far, declaring an unholy war on Cultural Conservatives, Christians, and small town America. In an election where prudence and past election defeats suggest Democrats would be wise to downplay their support of abortion, it’s become front and center in this campaign despite the hopes of Democrats to keep the issue out of the spotlight.”
http://www.f3coalition.org/2008/09/21/getting-messed-with/
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 am
Ready for a smile?
Political Ads of Campaigns Past
Featuring:
1964 – Johnson vs Goldwater, 1976 – Ford (notice girl with Dorothy Hamill haircut) , 1956 – Eisenhower in touch with challenges of American homemaker (hubby sitting in chair reading newspaper), 1960 – Kennedy’s whopping response to the high cost of living, 1988 – Dukakis scaring voters with Dan Quayle.
http://umichdems.com/blog/?p=2054 (Click on first screen)
For additional ads of campaigns past see:
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/1952
Enjoy!
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:16 am
George Obama, Start Packing
http://townhall.com/columnists/DineshDSouza/2008/09/22/george_obama,_start_packing
September 27th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
The “defense of marriage” what a joke, if marriage was so important to those who what to “defend it” work on banning divorce. Stop hiding behind the true bigotry that is truly behind your stand and let’s move on.