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Same-Sex Marriage and Proposition 8 SALT LAKE CITY
16 October 2008
These pages will help the news media, the public and Church members better
understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ involvement in supporting Proposition 8. Letter from the First Presidency to California Latter-day Saints This letter, regarding Proposition 8, was sent from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Church leaders in California to be read to all congregations on 29 June 2008. The Divine Institution of Marriage This in-depth article explains the importance of protecting the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman. ProtectMarriage.com This is the official Web site of ProtectMarriage, a coalition supporting Proposition 8. PreservingMarriage.org This Web site provides multimedia resources to help Latter-day Saints and others better understand the Church’s position on Proposition 8. The Family: A Proclamation to the World This proclamation, released by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1995, emphasizes the importance of the family. Interview With Church Leaders on Same-sex Attraction This interview was conducted with Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church, and Elder Lance B. Wickman, a member of the Seventy. They answer questions about the Church’s stance on the marriage issue specifically and on homosexuality in general. Video: Discussion With Elder David A. Bednar Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, discusses Proposition 8 and same-sex marriage with a group of young adults. Video: Broadcast to Church Members in California Elders M. Russell Ballard, Quentin L. Cook and L. Whitney Clayton talk to Californian Church members about becoming involved in supporting Proposition 8. Video: “I Support Proposition 8” Young adults from California discuss their involvement in preserving traditional marriage. Video Resources: PreservingMarriage.org Additional videos explaining the Church’s stance on this issue are available on PreservingMarriage.org Style guide note: When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online style guide.
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