The perspective is highly critical of the church and features a gay mormon couple throughout. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions. The mormon church has spent the last three months intimidating their members into giving money to yes on prop 8 which would take marriage rights away from samesex couples telling mormon families that their souls will be in jeopardy if they do not contribute portions of their income. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 8. The awardwinning investigation into the antigay activities of the mormon church. The lds rome temple and proposition 8 the mormon urban. The mormon proposition 2009 starring dustin lance black and george takei on dvd and bluray. Measured voices provide reason, support amidst proposition. Not only does the catholic church have no official decisional role with regard to the rome temple, it has not made any commitment of support, whether because of proposition 8 or otherwise.
I do find it really sad to see these photos because they are trampling on something sacred to the mormon religion. In 2008, california voters were asked to weigh in on proposition 8, a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution to specify that marriage was legal only between a man and a woman, effectively ending the drive to bring gay marriage to california. 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. The church also noted that two roman catholic bishops released statements decrying religious bigotry against mormons. The other state in californias rancorous legal tangle over marriage is utah. Proposition 8 and the cultural politics of gay rights. The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim. A history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs involvement in the promotion and passage of californias antigay proposition 8 ballot measure and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. The mormon proposition opens in theaters and will be available on movies on demand june 18, 2010. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs involvement in the promotion and passage of californias antigay proposition 8 ballot measure and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong. The mormon money behind proposition 8 the atlantic. The passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america.
Genres arthouse, documentary director reed cowan starring dustin. The movie, released in theaters friday, is also available on demand and through digital download channels. Mormonism and politicscalifornia proposition 8 fairmormon. Mormon church abandons its crusade against gay marriage prop. Responses to proposition 8 mormonism, the mormon church. Updated following the passing of proposition 8 in california, the church released statements urging civility and reaffirming its position on the issue. Church clarifies proposition 8 filing, corrects erroneous news. Catholic bishop decries religious bigotry against mormons 7 november 2008. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark.
After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film opened in 15 cities nationwide on june 18. There was an immediate backlash against the mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, whose members were active in promoting the proposition. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8. The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes. The church of latterday saints says it did nothing wrong. Officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category. The documents show the amount spent by the mormon church is greater than what was initially stated. More and more it appears that the church of jesus christ of latter day saints my church contributed a lot the majority. Monson asked to ensure the passage of the controversial california proposition 8. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs involvement in. Supposedly nothing more than a religious organization, the lds has spent years acting as a political action committee to push hatefilled acts. Although mormons are a small minority in the state of california, although. The mormon proposition, is a documentary detailing the large role the mormon church played in passing californias proposition 8 in 2008. Genres arthouse, documentary director reed cowan starring dustin lance black, rocky mayor anderson, matt aune.
This letter, regarding proposition 8, was sent from the first. The mormon proposition looks at how the mormon church contributed to the infamous proposition 8, which banned samesex marriage in california. Since the dutch adopted same sex marriage, their out of wedlock birthrate has been. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints previously claimed only about. Dustin lance black, reed cowan, steven greenstreet. 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. The mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs involvement in the passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. 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. Steven greenstreet discusses his film on homosexuality and the mormon church. 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.
To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of. Mormon church abandons its crusade against gay marriage. The mormon proposition is an indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the mormon religions secretive, decadeslong campaign. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. Undoubtedly the church contributed tons of services, technical know how, goods and volunteers. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical treatment. Reed cowans reasons for making a film about the mormon churchs activism against gay marriage in california are personal. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. Crucial facts to consider when choosing cellular shades.
The film takes place in california and utah as mormons, following their prophets call to action, wage spiritual warfare with money and misinformation against gay citizens, doing. 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. Church clarifies proposition 8 filing, corrects erroneous news reports. The church today points to additional thirdparty voices that provide useful insights into the reaction following the vote. Is it a love letter from liberal mormons to their church, or a michael moorestyle hit piece aimed at mormon leaders. A documentary about californias proposition 8, which restricted the definition of marriage to oppositesex couples, and the influence of mo. Proposition 8 countermanded the 2008 ruling by adding the same provision as in proposition 22 to the california constitution, providing that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in california, thereby superseding the 2008 ruling. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
And, at least according to the central conceit of 8. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. That ballot initiative added an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. Samesex couples are rushing to get married before the november election in fear that antigay marriage initiative proposition 8 will pass and gay. The film was written by reed cowan, directed by cowan and steven greenstreet, and narrated by dustin lance black. 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. I believe in gay rights and ive been against prop 8 from day one. Directed and written by reed cowan, narrated by dustin lance black, 8.
With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. Petitions want mormons tax exempt status revoked over proposition 8. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. The mormon proposition, a documentary about the mormon churchs overwhelming political influence to sway californias 8 the mormon proposition film trailer on vimeo join. The passage of proposition 8 november, 2008 in california, which overthrew the right to samesex marriage, stunned the gay community in the state. It wasnt only barack obamas name that was used dishonestly by the mormon backed proposition 8 campaign. Pepperdine university is still feeling the fallout after the protect marriage campaign associated itself with the school in advertising, via a. There has been a slowdown in growth for the lds church recently. California leaders claim that under church president thomas monson, church of jesus christ of latterday. Petitions are demanding that mormon church tax exempt status be revoked because of prop 8. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday.
The mormon proposition docu pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the fundraising power of the mormon church. Specifically, none of the catholic leaders we met said we will support you in any effort you want because of your support of proposition 8 in california. In less than 90 days californians will vote on proposition 8. Mormon church misstated how much it spent in prop 8 fight. Church clarifies proposition 8 filing, corrects erroneous. A definitive guide fairwiki 111708 fair posted on 11172008 7. Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of. 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.
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