Before I'd even heard of Harry Reid's comments, the church responded to them.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement repeating its position on same-sex marriage. The position hasn't changed. The church remains (One) in support of traditional marriage and (Two) in favor of treating those with same-sex attraction with kindness and understanding.
So, what of the bill just passed by the Senate, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act? The church said it has not taken a position on it.
Me? I have some feelings in favor of the bill, but have not given it enough attention to come to an opinion. I do wonder if we should consider, though, that, yes, there might be some jobs in which employers should not be required by law to hire those of same-sex orientation. From what I know of the bill, wouldn't churches, Boy Scouts, and youth programs all alike be required to hire those of same sex? This thought prompts me to consider that I am against the bill. There are organizations that value traditional marriage over non-traditional marriage. While they are respectful of those of same-sex attraction, it is not a way of life they ascribe to, and they should have the right to have their values in their workplace.
You can respect another person's opinion, You can understand they do not believe as you do. They value same-sex marriage and same-sex lifestyles. Let them. But this does not mean if your organization's very existence is based on the values that include traditional marriage that you should be forced to have non-traditional marriage in your own worksite.
Let each side have the environment of their choice. That is only fair.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865590140/LDS-Church-responds-to-inquiries-about-Harry-Reid-comment.html
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-inquiries-on-enda--same-sex-marriage
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