http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/11/13/mormons_prop_8/index1.html
In the above article By Jodi Mardesich she argues that the Mormon church is responsible for the passing of Prop 8 and that the byproduct of their ideals are promoting hate and discrimination.
"If not for the Mormon church and its campaign of hatred, California's Proposition 8 -- which would take away the right of men to marry men, and women to marry women -- wouldn't even be on the ballot.
Mardesich identifies herself as an authority on Mormon values and beliefs having been a follower for many years. She spends a great deal of time recounting her introduction into and experiences with the Mormon church in an effort to further discredit the organization and while this may be effective, the reader temporarily loses sight of her original argument which is centered around Prop 8. Regardless, it was an interesting essay from the perspective of an individual who has literally been on both sides of the fence.
"The day after the election, I wrote my letter of resignation. I sent it to the membership office of the church, telling them that I am no longer One of Them. They have to take me off their rolls. I can’t stomach being counted as One of Them."
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Hi Nichole,
ReplyDeleteYou write, "Mardesich identifies herself as an authority on Mormon values and beliefs having been a follower for many years. She spends a great deal of time recounting her introduction into and experiences with the Mormon church in an effort to further discredit the organization and while this may be effective, the reader temporarily loses sight of her original argument which is centered around Prop 8."
You do a great job here effectively and concisely evaluating the presentation of the argument. Sounds interesting -- I think I might have to take a look at it.