Peggy Fletcher Stack reports on Morris Thurston's views of Prop. 8; he notes that Church leaders are civil and respectful to those who disagree with Church's position.

Date
Oct 26, 2008
Type
News (traditional)
Source
Morris Thurston
LDS
Hearsay
Scribed Verbatim
Direct
Journalism
Reference

Peggy Fletcher Stack, "Prop 8: California gay marriage fight divides LDS faithful," Salt Lake Tribune, October 26, 2008, accessed April 19, 2021

Scribe/Publisher
The Salt Lake Tribune
People
Morris Thurston, Peggy Fletcher Stack
Audience
Reading Public
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Transcription

Thurston noted that the intolerance of contrary opinion seems mostly to come from some California leaders and members. "The general church authorities I have spoken to have been understanding and compassionate," he said. "They counsel respect and civility toward those who may disagree with the church's position."

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