Petitions want mormons tax exempt status revoked over proposition 8. The mormon proposition opens in theaters and will be available on movies on demand june 18, 2010. The mormon proposition puts on record one of the greatest election shams in the history of the united states. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. This letter, regarding proposition 8, was sent from the first. There is a message here of the necessity for tolerance, but 8. With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. Apr 12, 20 mormon church abandons its crusade against gay marriage prop. The mormon proposition was released in 2010 on friday, june 18, 2010 in 15 theaters.
Monson asked to ensure the passage of the controversial california proposition 8. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias. Get breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Undoubtedly the church contributed tons of services, technical know how, goods and volunteers. The church of latterday saints says it did nothing wrong. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to. Americans and wall street had their eyes on cspan and other media outlets yesterday as the vote on the bailout vote, known formally as h. Jan 22, 2009 more and more it appears that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints my church contributed a lot the majority. That ballot initiative added an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. The mormon proposition, written and produced by reed cowan, claims to be an expose of the role that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints played in the passage of california proposition 8. Responses to proposition 8 mormonism, the mormon church. The mormon proposition 2010 directed by reed cowan.
The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film opened in 15 cities nationwide on june 18. California leaders claim that under church president thomas monson, church of jesus christ of latterday. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday. Dustin lance black, reed cowan, steven greenstreet. Mormon church misstated how much it spent in prop 8 fight. Leaving aside the various arguments on the merits of gay marriage itself, the merits of the arguments on both sides of prop 8, and the merits of the churchs involvement in passing prop 8, i was struck by a different thought today. Mormon church fined in connection with antigay marriage. The other state in californias rancorous legal tangle over marriage is utah. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias. Was it complacency and a lack of minority outreach from gayprogressive groups. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints previously claimed only about. More and more it appears that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints my church contributed a lot the majority. Aug 12, 2010 the other state in californias rancorous legal tangle over marriage is utah.
Petitions are demanding that mormon church tax exempt status be revoked because of prop 8. The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim. Officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category. Crucial facts to consider when choosing cellular shades. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. There has, of course, been much discourse on the bloggernacle about proposition 8 in california and the churchs involvement in it. Watch this video to hear more about the film and the issue. These included prominent protests against the roman catholic church and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which supported californias proposition 8. The mormon proposition would have been better had its makers presented it in a more consistent, artful fashion. Cab special events book of mormon bus trip kaye kagaoan. Pimentel, who is a mormon, had supported proposition 8, the ballot initiative banning samesex marriage. The mormon proposition 2009 starring dustin lance black and george takei on dvd and bluray. The mormon money behind proposition 8 the atlantic.
Filmmaker and exchurch of jesus christ of latterday saints member reed cowan examines that churchs nationwide efforts to prevent the legalization of gay marriage including californias proposition 8, which was passed by voters in 2008. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical treatment. Church clarifies proposition 8 filing, corrects erroneous news. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. It presents, in a very emotional manner, many witnesses and much. Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of same.
Nov 23, 2010 officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category. The 2008 campaign that successfully got the voter initiative known as proposition 8 passed thereby overturning a california supreme court decision legalizing samesex marriage not only held huge interest in utah but also, according to campaign disclosures, among members of the salt lake citybased church of. The mormon proposition pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the awesome fundraising power. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. Protests against proposition 8 supporters in california took place starting in november 2008. The proposition was a voter referendum that amended the state constitution to recognize marriage only as being between one. The mormon proposition theatrical trailer ko creative. Directed and written by reed cowan, narrated by dustin lance black, 8.
There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including toy story 3, jonah hex and the killer inside me. The mormon proposition, is a documentary detailing the large role the mormon church played in passing californias proposition 8 in 2008. Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of. Confidential church documents, statements by highranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay rights. The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes. The passage of proposition 8 november, 2008 in california, which overthrew the right to samesex marriage, stunned the gay community in the state. Mormon church abandons its crusade against gay marriage prop. The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. Jan 24, 2010 directed by reed cowan, steven greenstreet.
What the average lds returned missionarary has to do before he finds a girlfriend that will say yes to his marriage proposal. The passage of california proposition 8 during the november 2008 election has generated a number of criticisms of the church regarding a variety of issues including the separation of church and state, the churchs position relative to people who experience samesex attraction, accusations of. It presents, in a very emotional manner, many witnesses and much evidence about the mormon churchs involvement with prop 8. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and its support of california proposition 8, stating that the church has been actively involved in the denial of lgbt human rights. A definitive guide fairwiki 111708 fair posted on 11172008 7. Rocky mayor anderson, matt aune, dustin lance black, mac borrowman, d. Protesters against the mormon church and proposition 8, the california initiative banning gay marriage, in salt lake city on nov. Protests against proposition 8 supporters wikipedia. Prop 8 debate closely watched in utah and the lds church time. Although mormons are a small minority in the state of california, although. The mormon proposition explores the role of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in repealing samesex marriage in california nearly two years ago. The film was written by reed cowan, directed by cowan and steven greenstreet, and narrated by dustin lance black.
Genres arthouse, documentary director reed cowan starring dustin lance black, rocky mayor anderson, matt aune. Mormonism and politicscalifornia proposition 8 fairmormon. The awardwinning investigation into the antigay activities of the mormon church. Catholic bishop decries religious bigotry against mormons 7 november 2008. The mormon proposition pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the awesome fundraising power of the mormon church. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark. It discusses true unwhitewashed mormon doctrine and how that doctrine is incompatible with homosexuality, thereby suggesting a cause for antigay behavior from the mormon church. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions. Mormon projects photos, videos, logos, illustrations and branding.
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