Over the past week I have been entertained by watching the Sons of Skousen run about the state of Utah trying to figure out a way to handle the church’s support of Gay Rights. The conservatives in Utah have begun to separate themselves into two distinct groups, both providing hours of entertainment due to unintended innuendo and blatant political absurdity.
Those Who Pursue Bigoted Agenda Despite Their Church’s Stance.
The first group of conservatives that are forming are the hardcore bunch of self-centered zealots. This group can’t possibly comprehend the church doctrine, which they have wrapped around their conservative activism, has taken a stance contrary to theirs.
The best example of this group is Jeff Reynolds of the Sutherland Institute. As a firm believer in separating church from state, these organizations which claim divine endorsement annoy me to no end. Needless to say, I was more than vindicated when the Salt Lake Tribune reported that
Standing in the City Council Chamber, the Sutherland Institute’s Jeff Reynolds told reporters rumors of the church’s support were both ridiculous and a glaring case of “journalistic fraud.” The church, Reynolds said, simply would proclaim nonopposition to the ordinances.
Then church spokesman Michael Otterson strode to the lectern to deliver the bombshell. Soon after, Reynolds skedaddled to write a response that showed up two hours later. Blindsided by the news, Sutherland nonetheless reiterated its call for the Legislature to kill the ordinances, which outlaw firing or eviction in Utah’s capital based on a person being gay or transgender.
As humorous as Reynold’s situation is, the second camp is just has ridiculous.
Those who are blatantly homophobic but will support Gay Rights after the LDS church sets the standard.
It has been nearly fifty years since JFK broke the glass ceiling for Catholics showing the world that one can be adherent patron of a denomination and not be susceptible to vote the way of the church. In true American fashion, we find ourselves stepping back behind the progress we have made. Thanks Chris Buttars.
It’s perfectly fine that Buttars wants to keep gays from “acting out” and “shoving” their homosexuality down his throat because he’s had homosexuals over for dinner. It’ll be interesting to see if Buttars’ votes continue to mirror the churches when adoption is voted on. If history shows anything he most certainly will.
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