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Originally Posted by valo403
Two things,
1. Regardless of whether or not "under God" and other God references appear in US government oaths and other sources it is a nation very clearly founded on the notion of seperation between church and state. Any argument against gay marriage in the US based on religious grounds completely misses the point and shows a pretty obvious inability to understand the actual issues at play.
2. I don't see any intolerance towards Mormons, I see people referencing the actions of the Mormon church. Since when is pointing to actual events and actual actions intolerance?
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Just to comment on your points:
1. Freedom of speech is the right of every person, religion, or any other organization in a democracy. If I think an action goes against what I believe, I have every right as a citizen to organize petition and express my views. These aren't politicians in the mormon church who control the creation of laws that are supporting prop 8, these are religious individuals that are expressing their opinion and beliefs and have every right to do so.