Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Utah does have a History of Loving Those of Same-Sex Attraction

   How would you go before a court to persuade it that limiting marriage to a man and a woman is not discrimination, is not bigotry?
   How would you go before the American public?
   You will make a much stronger case if you have a history of showing love for those of same-sex affection. Discrimination and bigotry often come with hate. You would need to show you have no malice toward those of same-sex. I think of Utah's attorney general, Sean Reyes, reaching out to those of same-sex who were protesting. I believe he was sincere. That was a show of love, and reflected that hatred and malice are not part of Utah's desire that marriage be between a man and a woman.
   Could you show that these are not people who must sit at the back of the bus? That they are not people who you do not want to work with, who you do not want on your job sites?
   Point to the good relations with Evergreen International (an organization for Latter-day Saints who experience same-sex attractions). Point to how there was an invite to a gathering at the state legislature, where those of same-sex were honored. point to how Reyes reached out to them. Point to how the predominant religion has a website showing care for those of same-sex, and how that religion endorsed non-discrimination in housing and employment for those of same-sex in Salt Lake City.
   And, be sincere. Care in earnest for those of same-sex. Love them not because you want the world to see you love them, but because you love them. I look around at Utahns, and do find they do have this sincere love for those of same-sex.

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