6 November 2008
Maintaining integrity in the face of opposition
Posted by Joy Bischoff under: Judaeo-Christian Values Under Attack .
Sharon sent this link with the statement from the LDS Church regarding the horrible commercial that was aired on Proposition 8. I thought it was a good idea to mention this again because it is an issue that will not die and if we rest on our laurels then we will lose ground. I am so pleased that so much of the silent majority is silent no longer. If we become silent again, then our opponents will smell blood in the water and become more vicious in their tactics.
I appreciate what the LDS Church said about being respectful to differing opinions even though that sentiment is not often returned. It will become increasingly hard to maintain composure as the culture wars steps into a new phase but this is what we must try to do. The polarization of our nation is, in my opinion, going to grow exponentially in the coming years and to keep the country from shattering, we must hold on to civility no matter what the other side does. If they smite, we cannot turn and smite them because not only does that make the situation far worse, it makes us far worse.
Perhaps the best thing we can do is educate ourselves on the issues, understand the word ‘tolerance’ and how it should be applied to society, and continue to develop the courage to stand strong in face of critical labels.
Below is a report from a few days ago about Proposition 8 and also a statement from the LDS Church:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4697796&autostart=y
includes this statement
Latter-day Saint Church leaders issued this statement today: “The Church has joined a broad-based coalition in defense of traditional marriage. While we feel this is important to all of society, we have always emphasized that respect be given to those who feel differently on this issue. It is unfortunate that some who oppose this proposition have not given the Church this same courtesy.”
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