The latest word from "prophet" Thomas Monson who heads the Mormon Church based in the state of Utah is that Mormon families that do not contribute portions of their income to support a "Yes on Prop 8," a California election issue on same-sex marriage, put their souls in jeopardy!
The "prophet" would have us believe that he has it direct from heaven that it is heaven's wish to remove the basic civil rights of some from the California state constitution simply because of who they desire as a life partner.
To fulfill god's alleged prejudice, "prophet" Monson drummed up some $8 million to the "Yes on 8" campaign which was invested in TV and radio broadcasts beamed into California homes dozens of times each day. The problem is that in his zeal the "prophet" has trampled all over the ninth commandment of the Mormon Church's version of the Ten Commandments which reads, "Thou shalt no bear false witness."
The proof is the false claim in the bigoted ads that allege Californians do not have the right to remove their children from sex education classes. The dastardly implication of the ads is that children will actually be taught to desire someone of the same sex! The truth is that California schools are not required by law to teach anything about marriage, and Californians have always had the legal right to keep their children out of sex education classes if they chose.
Perhaps "prophet" Monson should get a refresher course in Mormon Church history, for their self-serving brand of religious practice was the brunt of much similarly practiced prejudice well into the 20th century.
Diverting $8 million for political purpose to eliminate civil rights and religious freedom for a targeted group of people is not exactly an exemplary spiritual practice. It is, however, typical of the hatreds that religious fanatics have perpetuated for millennia.
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