Vengeance Is Thine, Saith The Bored!

A friend sent me this information in an email. I am not a fan of escalating culture wars, but I signed on to this one. If the Mormon Church, or any other religious organization decides its ok to go after people they clearly disapprove of in the political arena, I believe they are opening themselves up for this type of retribution. I believe in human rights, and I support the right of a gay American to marry if they want to. It seems as if it is a basic right, covered under the heading of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That marriage ought to be available to person's with an alternative life style seems self evident.

Thanks Joyce for the following:

THE LDS CHURCH - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being accused of using church funds in a lobbying campaign for the passage of California's Proposition 8. They're also being accused of using funds for the campaigns and constitutional amendments banning same-gender marriages in Arizona and Florida. In 2000, the LDS Church was found guilty for participating in political campaigns for the very same thing in California. Their success amended the California Constitution to exclude same-gender partners from the right to marry.

You can print out this pre-filled document and mail it in to the IRS (address is on the document). The IRS will be inundated with thousands of complaints about the misappropriation of funds, thereby, endangering the LDS Church's tax-exempt status. Please be aware that churches who claim a tax-exempt status are prohibited from participating in political activities and lobbying.

Are you a Mormon?

If you are a member of the Mormon Church, and have decided that you no longer wish to be a member, visit these web sites to learn exactly how to remove your membership. There is specific wording required to end your membership, and these sites provide it.

http://www.signingforsomething.org

http://mormonnomore.com/


You can look up donors to the Yes on Prop 8 from Long Beach. It includes information about the person such as employment, etc. For instance, if you look at the link below you can see the CEO of WKS corporation donated $6000 on August 20th 2008. WKS Corporation is El Pollo Loco, Dennys, and Corner Bakery Cafe. Our voices can be heard in many ways, let's not support businesses who won't support our rights.

Search the Prop 8 Supporters