Every morning I try to catch either a little bit or all of Martha Stewart; whom despite her legal disputes is my hero. Well, as I was packing my kitchen the TV stayed on and as always The View was airing (between 11am-12pm EST). If you don't know about The View, it's a show that addresses Hot Topics and interesting stories.
(This picture was when The First Lady guest stared) But today's show included: New, HD, (2008), John Stamos; performers from the big Apple Circus; the latest "Dancing With the Stars" castoffs. Also: a celebration of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. (Talk)The first topic caught my attention: MAN DELIVERS BABY BECAUSE MOTHER WAS UNABLE. Apparently on 20/20, which can be seen on ABC at 10pm EST, will be covering the topic what makes a man a man and what makes a woman a woman; or even a family a family. The story shared on the view was extremely touching. The wife was unable to have children, due to a hysterectomy, so science found a way for them to still be a family. In the interview, questions were asked, but the one that caught everyone of guard (including myself) was, "Are you pregnant again?" The answer was yes. There baby is currently five months old and the other one is due in June.
Already skimming on questionable morals in the LDS religion, if a man delivers a baby is that acceptable? I'll tell you what, it would save a lot of us women from a lot of pain! (lol). But then... Whoopi comes out about her protest in front of the Mormon Temple in California. WhAT?! -- Now I'm interested --
Apparently, many protested in front of the Mormon Temple because of an anti-gay ballot initiative.
"In Salt Lake City Friday night, a crowd of about 2,000 chanted "Separate church and state" and waved rainbow flags outside the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which encouraged its members to work to pass the amendment by volunteering their time and money for the campaign" (The Associated Press, 2008)
Everyone has to be such critics, but in my opinion.... The Constitution was written for minorities, so that under fair hearings and equal representation laws can be changed. But when a laws don't go the way YOU want them to, there is nothing you can do, and of course protesting isn't going to help a dang thing. Our Country was founded UnDeR GoD; which means, we go by the Bible. The Bible says a marriage is to consist of a husband (man) and wife (woman). But as time change, people change, which of course means our country is going to change too; I understand that. Laws can be change through a due process and a system of checks and balances. If the law doesn't pass, ChIlL, wait for the law to be presented again (because you know it will be, even if it's not in your time). If the law does pass, ChIlL, if you're for it great, if not, all you can do is cry and hope for the best. It's not right to impose these riots upon any religion!
The thing that really errked me about the story Whoopi was covering is the protesting signs: "God loves Gay marriage;" "Would Jesus support tax-free dollars to support hate and in-justice?;" "No more Mr. Nice Gay;" "God created the Rainbow so I could Catwalk to Heaven;" and lastly, a guy holding a sign saying "You have two wives, I want one husband."
Below is a comment from a gentlemen commenting on a news article from the New York Times:
Why can’t a church, made up of ordinary citizens, support a ballot measure? How can a church be a church if it doesn’t openly and proudly oppose immorality in all its forms. So, if you believe that homosexuality is not immoral and that gays should have the right to be called “married,” how much different are you than the people who don’t believe that. Its a belief. You vote on belief and conviction. I’ve never been so proud to be LDS, or Mormon, than I am now. We were part, not the cause, of an historic election in which we believe that we voted for morality.
I feel any church has every right to support ballots which are fundamentally morality based. Churches keep morality alive in America.
I couldn't agree more. Churches are what keep morality alive in America. If it weren't for churches instilling values and standards in the children and adults in this world we would be living in utter H***!
And for those of you who don't know too much about the LDS religion, let me share a couple things:
*The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was founded by Joseph Smith Jr in New York state in 1830 and developed by Brigham Young who migrated with the new Mormons to Salt Lake Valley, Utah, in 1847.
*There are approximately, 12 million membersworldwide who believe their church is a restoration of the Church as conceived by Jesus and that other Christian churches have gone astray.
*It is said to be the fourth largest Christian denomination in the whole of the United States.
*Mormons oppose homosexuality, abortion, sex outside of marriage, alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, tobacco, tea and coffee.
*The Church of Latter-Day-Saints tolerated plural marriage BEFORE the American Civil War. This is no longer practiced, and the ones who are still practicing this can not uphold the name of the church!
I bare you my testimony of this church, that this is the true church! When Joseph was led to the golden plates, which layed under a rock, the truth was revealed unto him; as it is shared and revealed unto us today. If there is any doubt in your mind that we are not "Christian" people: Search, Ponder, and Pray about the scriptures (see Moroni 10:4), Obtain a Book of Mormon, Find out FOR YOURSELF, and when you are ready the truth(s) will also be revealed unto you. Don't take my word for granted, or oppose what I'm saying until you have opened your heart and done your research. I do not want to force my religion upon anyone, but this church, if followed accordingly, can help you and your children battle this corrupted world! I leave these things with you, for this is the end of my post, in Jesus' name. Amen.
2 comments:
wowza. craziness. I am so glad AND relieved that it passed here and in Cali.
Not all parts of Cali passed, but most.
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