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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Homo / Religion A Christian Doing the Christian Thing

Posted by Paul Constant on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

Slog tipper Brandon sent along this video of a Mormon woman speaking out for marriage equality. This is absolutely an example of a Christian acting on her beliefs, taking a stand, and doing the right thing. It was posted on Valentine's Day. She explains:

I put this video on MormonsforMarriage.com during the Prop 8 debate. At the time, speaking out via this video threatened my temple recommend and calling, and I chose to take it down to protect my standing in the church. I regret that decision and put it back up as a tribute to the legend of Valentine

You should watch it:

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I like how she used Mormon fears of government persecution as a pivot. Nicely done!

Posted by gloomy gus on February 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

She suggests the very thing that causes mankind such horror and misery as it's cure. But in a sweet voice. Sorry, none today, thanks.

Posted by Vince on February 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Putting the video up when it's safe is not an act of a brave person. It's the act of the coward trying to appear brave.

Posted by Some Old Nobodaddy Logged In on February 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

@2 I know you don't want to hear this, but people are still going to have religious beliefs long after gay and lesbian equality is achieved in this country.

@3 True, but Paul's not accusing her of being brave.

Posted by Hernandez

on February 16, 2011 at 2:03 PM

You give her no credit at all? Wow, where is your understanding? It's a huge deal that she put it up again for everyone, everywhere to see. I'm sure she's going to feel it this Sunday at church.

I give her a lot of credit and her children have a good mother who looks beyond herself to the world at large. Encourage these efforts.

Posted by westello on February 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

Mormons are Christians? huh.

Posted by SPG on February 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM

Wally?

Posted by Colton Burpo on February 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM

My stomach twists a little at all the Christian imagery, but I think that the way she expresses her faith is a shining example of what religion can be. Take notes, people.

Posted by venomlash on February 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM

@8 - she knows her audience. Agreed, by the way, and thanks for saying it.

Posted by eptified on February 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

@4 More's the pity.

Posted by Vince on February 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Damn it. Why are Mormons always so hot? The fruits of some sort of polygamous eugenics project, I'd guess.

Posted by foolish-rain on February 17, 2011 at 7:25 AM

Nothing says don't discriminate like giving 10% of your earnings to a bunch of bigots. If I spoke out on you tube against lynchings but gave 10% of my earnings to the KKK would that be brave?

Posted by econoline on February 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM