Proposition 8: A cause we feel strongly about..

As many Californians know by this point in the year, there is a Proposition on the upcoming ballot allowing citizens to cast a vote pertaining to whether or not the state of California should legalize same-gender marriages. As many members of the Church know, we received a call to action this past Wednesday the 8th of October to give of our time and talents, as well as any other contribution to supporting Proposition 8. Many of us have already begun to do so through our blogs, facebooks, email, cell phones, door knocking, etc... I am one of those who has done most everything I have just listed simply because I feel it is imperative that we spread the word regarding what Prop 8 is really about... following these simple truths, there are three videos to help promote why we should support Prop 8 and vote YES, or in favor of it. It is my sincere hope that those who are unfamiliar, or simply looking to learn a little more then they might now know would watch and listen. This is not simply the Mormon Church saying we disagree with legalizing same gender marriage, there is an entire coalition of Churches, most of which are not of our faith who feel just as passionately as most of the LDS community because the ramifications of legalizing same gendered marriage are huge. We simply want to protect the divine definition of marriage which is between a man and a women. There is sacredness in this union incomparable by any other form. Today the effects of this legalization may seem somewhat irrelevant to most of us, but as one of our general authorities of the church so eloquently stated nearly a week ago... " It is like a rock landing in a stream, the ripple begins small but it quickly becomes far reaching throughout the stream or the pond" I now didn't quote it exactly, but you get the point... If Prop 8 passes, in the coming months and years we are going to see the institution of Marriage dwindle away and open the door for many more serious problems to reach the people of this great nation as well as around the world. Please take a minute and educate yourself so that you too can stand tall and firm and defend what God gave to man to exalt him to the highest degree of glory in the eternities to follow ones departure from this life.
(thanks to chris and courtney marquis for the prop 8 facts)
Here are some main points about proposition 8. Spread the word to everyone you know!

1. Having tolerance without condoning.
We can love someone while still maintaining and advocating our standards and beliefs.

2.Unless Proposition 8 passes, California society will soon undergo a profound change in its basic understanding of marriage and family life.
That will affect everyone in numerous ways. Over time, greater acceptance of nontraditional marriage will be demanded of all people. This could impact the ability of any religion to teach and practice its beliefs.

3. Proposition 8 will not hurt gays.
In California, the law provides for marriage-related benefits to be given to civil unions and domestic partnerships. Proposition 8 does not diminish these benefits.

4. Failure to pass Proposition 8 will hurt children.
If gay marriage remains legal, public schools will put it on equal footing with traditional marriage. Children will likely receive “age appropriate” information about sexual relations within heterosexual and homosexual marriages.

5. Failure to pass Proposition 8 will hurt churches.
The court’s decision will inevitably lead to conflicts with religious liberty and free speech rights. Society will become more and more hostile to traditional beliefs about marriage and family.