Hundreds of Mormon Moms Rally Against Prop. 8 in Salt Lake City

Thank you Moms! I can only hope that if I am ever faced with the daunting task of defying people important to me, I will have the courage you are showing. Thank you again for simply loving. Dominic Mr. Oregon State Leather 2008

I voted Yes on Prop 8 because my convictions of what marriage is and has been since recorded history, in addition to my hope to perpetuate the concept of traditional family structures, is also the very counsel given to me by my Mormon church leaders. I don't hope to force change through my church due to my dissatisfaction of a teaching or requirement. I couldn't conceive of having the same level of insight into societal matters that my church leaders have nor could I expect to achieve a judgmental footing higher than they based on some superior knowledge that trumps President Monson's connection to the Lord. If some Mormons have a differing view on gay marriage than that of our leaders, whom we profess to support, then it is you who have walked away from them and it is a time to ponder what it means for you to support ideas and organizations that are contrary to the teachings of the church and it's leaders. Does that concept sound familiar?

I believe you will find that the LDS church does not take a tax free status; that it is a corporation, and pays taxes for that reason, which by the way, came about when the US government threatened to take away church property at the turn of the 20th century. Im no scholar, and I try hard not to be judgmental. As a practicing member of the church, I try to help others who have taken this issue more personally, to realize the difference between disapproving of the lifestyle, but accepting and certainly understanding of those who are now very emotionally involved in this difficult issue.

I applaud the Mom's who were able to have the courage to denounce a piece of their religion which they feel is wrong; a religion that has very likly been the foundation of their lives. I'm certain that it wasn't easy in a private way, but to come out publicly like this is incredible. It would be presumptuous to assume that all Mormon's feel a certain way, or are paralyzed by church doctrine to take an individual stand on a particular issue which they feel doesn't reflect their own opinion. That said, I think it's time for people to stop lumping people into stereotypical groups, for these moms have proven that although they may value their religion deeply, they also will not stay silent on a matter that opposes their personal belief...equality, fairness, and opposing discrimination.

I am a Mormon male that voted No on Proposition 8. The whole matter is about Equality for everyone. Period. That is why State and Church are supposed to be separated. The church has no business in political matters, let alone sinking over 20 million to change the Supreme Court's ruling in California!! Though nothing surprises me anymore. Being a Vietnam Veteran has made me join the Vietnam Veterans Against the War and the Sons of Confederate Veterans in California!!

the mormon leadership has performed an arbitrary, hateful, invasive and ILLEGAL act. the old white men of utah and their blind sheep have crossed the state border with their religious lucre to purposely wreck the homes of millions of amazing, beloved and beautiful californians. mormons everywhere will likely now be tarred forever by this supreme act of retrograde hypocrisy.

I think a good look into the Mormon Churches tax exempt status is a good idea. Our country was founded on keeping this from happening. Using the pulpit to inluence government affairs is an inquisition like the Pope did in Europe and why many came to America in search of FREEDOM. Prophet tend to Zion and stay out of California affairs and will all be better off. If not hit him in the pocket book its the American way.

Millie has been a force of good in the Mormon community for almost twenty years, ever since her son was excommunicated for admitting that he was gay. Those of us who are Mormon have had to fight two battles for equality: one on the public front, the other in our private, semi-closed community. People like Millie are not only an inspiration to me, but she has helped other parents to understand that THEY are not alone, and that having a gay Mormon son or daughter is a wonderful blessing that too few parents get to enjoy. Go Millie! And as she always says, EDUCATE! EDUCATE! EDUCATE!

Bob, call me crazy, but in our church, God's law cannot be altered like our laws can. These "Mom's" believe that God's word can simply be changed. We do not hate gays. We believe that marriage has a sacred meaning and that it is the ultimately bond of love. The only way that relationship can be created is by the man and the woman, each working together to get through their differences and become better people. This is something gays can never accomplish. To quote Orson Scott Card's excellent article on the massachusettes verdict: "they're just playing dress up in their parent's clothes."

God bless those women and children. They are very brave. The mormons around here are hateful and have done everything possible to get people to vote yes on prop 8. I know some of them personally and they are such hypocrits. Please get out and vote NO on prop 8 no matter what party you are voting for.