m****a
发帖数: 9485 | 1 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following
statement through a spokesman following the delivery of a petition by the
Human Rights Campaign (broadcast quality video (.mov) and audio (.mp3) is
available for media use. A YouTube version can be viewed or embedded here):
My name is Michael Otterson. I am here representing the leadership of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to address the matter of the
petition presented today by the Human Rights Campaign.
While we disagree with the Human Rights Campaign on many fundamentals, we
also share some common ground. This past week we have all witnessed tragic
deaths across the country as a result of bullying or intimidation of gay
young men. We join our voice with others in unreserved condemnation of acts
of cruelty or attempts to belittle or mock any group or individual that is
different – whether those differences arise from race, religion, mental
challenges, social status, sexual orientation or for any other reason. Such
actions simply have no place in our society.
This Church has felt the bitter sting of persecution and marginalization
early in our history, when we were too few in numbers to adequately protect
ourselves and when society’s leaders often seemed disinclined to help. Our
parents, young adults, teens and children should therefore, of all people,
be especially sensitive to the vulnerable in society and be willing to speak
out against bullying or intimidation whenever it occurs, including
unkindness toward those who are attracted to others of the same sex. This is
particularly so in our own Latter-day Saint congregations. Each Latter-day
Saint family and individual should carefully consider whether their
attitudes and actions toward others properly reflect Jesus Christ’s second
great commandment - to love one another.
As a church, our doctrinal position is clear: any sexual activity outside of
marriage is wrong, and we define marriage as between a man and a woman.
However, that should never, ever be used as justification for unkindness.
Jesus Christ, whom we follow, was clear in His condemnation of sexual
immorality, but never cruel. His interest was always to lift the individual
, never to tear down.
Further, while the Church is strongly on the record as opposing same-sex
marriage, it has openly supported other rights for gays and lesbians such as
protections in housing or employment.
The Church’s doctrine is based on love. We believe that our purpose in life
is to learn, grow and develop, and that God’s unreserved love enables each
of us to reach our potential. None of us is limited by our feelings or
inclinations. Ultimately, we are free to act for ourselves.
The Church recognizes that those of its members who are attracted to others
of the same sex experience deep emotional, social and physical feelings. The
Church distinguishes between feelings or inclinations on the one hand and
behavior on the other. It’s not a sin to have feelings, only in yielding to
temptation.
There is no question that this is difficult, but Church leaders and members
are available to help lift, support and encourage fellow members who wish to
follow Church doctrine. Their struggle is our struggle. Those in the Church
who are attracted to someone of the same sex but stay faithful to the
Church’s teachings can be happy during this life and perform meaningful
service in the Church. They can enjoy full fellowship with other Church
members, including attending and serving in temples, and ultimately receive
all the blessings afforded to those who live the commandments of God.
Obviously, some will disagree with us. We hope that any disagreement will be
based on a full understanding of our position and not on distortion or
selective interpretation. The Church will continue to speak out to ensure
its position is accurately understood.
God’s universal fatherhood and love charges each of us with an innate and
reverent acknowledgement of our shared human dignity. We are to love one
another. We are to treat each other with respect as brothers and sisters and
fellow children of God, no matter how much we may differ from one another.
We hope and firmly believe that within this community, and in others,
kindness, persuasion and goodwill can prevail.
http://beta-newsroom.lds.org/article/church-mormon-responds-to-human-rights-campaign-petition-same-sex-attraction#Church%20Responds%20to%20HRC%20Petition
http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e1fa5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=3e05c8322e1b3110VgnVCM100000176f620a____ | E*****m
发帖数: 25615 | 2 myelsa， 你真的覺得你一定要這麼努力去剝奪別人的權利？
對你有什麼好處？ 同性戀能結婚又不代表你的婚姻就無效了，
為什麼你要這樣迫害別人呢？
迫害不迫害是權利被剝奪的人才能判斷的， 不是你們迫害者
說沒迫害就好的。 | g*******1
发帖数: 8758 | 3 可以总结为：“我们爱你们，只要我们权利比你们多”
【在 m****a 的大作中提到】
: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following
: statement through a spokesman following the delivery of a petition by the
: Human Rights Campaign (broadcast quality video (.mov) and audio (.mp3) is
: available for media use. A YouTube version can be viewed or embedded here):
: My name is Michael Otterson. I am here representing the leadership of The
: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to address the matter of the
: petition presented today by the Human Rights Campaign.
: While we disagree with the Human Rights Campaign on many fundamentals, we
: also share some common ground. This past week we have all witnessed tragic
: deaths across the country as a result of bullying or intimidation of gay
| E*****m
发帖数: 25615 | 4 還有 "住嘴， 我們愛你們，乖乖聽我的就是了"
【在 g*******1 的大作中提到】
: 可以总结为：“我们爱你们，只要我们权利比你们多”
| p*****t
发帖数: 3693 | 5 我当时祝福小麦可以盲信，现在她终于到达了这个境界，我却不知道是应该替她高兴还
是难过好。 | m****a
发帖数: 9485 | 6
我没信基督之前，作为一个普通人，良心就不同意同性恋。其实这跟信仰没有多少关系
。但是我不会随便审判这样的人，却对他们抱有同情心。我们不同的人都有这样或那样
的挣扎。
谢谢你替我着想。
【在 p*****t 的大作中提到】
: 我当时祝福小麦可以盲信，现在她终于到达了这个境界，我却不知道是应该替她高兴还
: 是难过好。
| p*****t
发帖数: 3693 | 7 两个consenting adults之间的事情，怎么就触犯了你的良心了？又不是杀人放火，或
者上门强行要求你也去做同性恋。说白了你跟版上不信教却反对同性恋的人一样，就是
这个ick factor，只不过现在信教了，找到能够justify自己这种prejudice的理由了。
不过你和你的教会喜欢也好，反对也好，同性婚姻在将来十到二十年间会合法化，这是
社会宽容进步的一个过程，不会以你们的意志为转移。跟当年的妇女投票权和黑人民权
一样，是大势所趋。那时候反对这些平权运动的人，何尝不是跟你们一样，手里挥舞着
圣经，从里面找出支持女人和黑人理当低人一等的证据？
尔曹身与名俱灭，不废江河万古流。
【在 m****a 的大作中提到】
:
: 我没信基督之前，作为一个普通人，良心就不同意同性恋。其实这跟信仰没有多少关系
: 。但是我不会随便审判这样的人，却对他们抱有同情心。我们不同的人都有这样或那样
: 的挣扎。
: 谢谢你替我着想。
| l*****a
发帖数: 38403 | 8 同性恋和良心有什么关联？
【在 m****a 的大作中提到】
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: 我没信基督之前，作为一个普通人，良心就不同意同性恋。其实这跟信仰没有多少关系
: 。但是我不会随便审判这样的人，却对他们抱有同情心。我们不同的人都有这样或那样
: 的挣扎。
: 谢谢你替我着想。
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