Posted by
TheChair on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 4:43:53 AM
In 1995, my Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints published a one-page manifesto entitled, The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,161-1-11-1,00.html At the time, I wondered why. Having watched legal and cultural developments unfold over the last 18 years, I realize that no religious document in my lifetime has been more prophetic, more necessary, and more effective at its intended purpose than the Proclamation. Although my faith has to deal with homosexual members as do all other faiths, the Proclamation has offered much protection against angst, guilt, second-guessing, and schism in the LDS Church regarding the issue of same-sex marriage. Occasionally individuals here and there may have questions, but overall, the Church and its thousands of congregations stand firm on traditional marriage and family. Read the whole thing. If you're a member of the Church, now is the time to reread it and share it with friends. If you're not a member, please know that the Proclamation is one of the things members are very grateful for, a revelation from God sent to us through prophets and apostles as in days of old. You should find it consistent with scripture. I believe God warns those with ears to hear about future troubles so that they may prepare and remain faithful. So it is with the Proclamation on the Family.
I would like to learn of and link to definitive, pro-marriage statements by other churches. We must stand together on this.