Posted on 11/08/2008 12:41:39 AM PST by kaehurowing
Church Vandalized With 'No On 8' Tags
Messages Spray-Painted On Walkways At Orangevale Chapel
ORANGEVALE, Calif. -- A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel was tagged by vandals who are apparent opponents of a same-sex marriage ban that voters recently passed.
The church's main sign was tagged with a "No on 8" message, as were several walkways. A message that said "hypocrites" was also painted on the property.
"It is evident that the election results for the constitutional marriage amendment will not mean an end to the debate over same-sex marriage in this state, or our country," regional church spokeswoman Lisa West said in a statement. "We hope that now and in the future all parties involved in this issue will act in a spirit of mutual respect and civility toward those with a different position."
Logan Jackson, a member of the church who said he's not speaking on its behalf, called the vandalism "saddening."
California voters approved Proposition 8, a ban on same-sex marriage, on Tuesday.
The outcome has sparked protests across the state from those who opposed the measure, including a massive demonstration in front of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The church encouraged its members to work to pass California's Proposition 8 by volunteering their time and money for the campaign. Thousands of Mormons worked as grassroots volunteers and gave tens of millions of dollars to the campaign.
Church officials said members were encouraged to support the ban but deny making any institutional donations.
The chapel is on the 7900 block of Hazel Avenue.
OK, for starters, I can’t imagine how on Earth these activists would think this does anything for their cause. It’s just going to turn more people off.
For another, how is this church being hypocritical?
Yes, I know that. I have no idea what your point is.
My daughter is gay (I pray for her all the time) but she can’t stand male homos. She thinks Bush is way too liberal, loves to shoot guns and is a big fan of Ayn Rand. She’s about 4’10”, 100 lbs. and everyone is terrified of her.
Amen to that.
We don’t march and threaten Catholics and Mormons.
Nor do we commit Hate Crimes against Catholics, Mormons nor their places of worship.
We can boycott the corporations funding the repeal of Prop 8.
Boycotts can work for our side too.
There are many corporations funding the repeal of Prop 8.
This link takes us right to the corporate sponsor page to repel Prop 8:
http://laglc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=SU_CORPORATIONS
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