Documentary Exposes Mormon Church Role in Proposition 8 Effort

A new documentary is coming out that will focus on the role the Mormon Church played in stripping same sex couples of marriage rights in California - something that I continue to believe is unconstitutional under the U.S. Constitution both under the 14th Amendment and as an illegal discrimination based on religious belief. The civil laws should NEVER be allowed to enshrine one particular religious belief system and impose it on all citizens, yet that is exactly what was done with Proposition 8. In addition, it set a very dangerous precedent of allowing a slim majority to strip other citizens of civil legal rights - much like what was done to Jews in Nazi Germany. No doubt we will hear whining of prejudice coming from the Mormon Church, but it is very important that the bright light of day shine on what was done - and is still being done - to harm LGBT Americans and pervert religious freedom for all citizens. Here are a few highlights about the film by Fred Karger at Huffington Post:

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This could well be the movie of the year. Take a look at the web site, read all about the movie and see who is behind it. You will be even more impressed.

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8: The Mormon Proposition will explain once and for all just how the Mormon Church operates, and how they have led the fight against marriage equality all across the United States since Utah became the first state to ban same-sex marriage in 1995. 29 states have followed Utah's lead, and the Mormon Church has made sure of that.

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The film also goes into great depth about how the Mormon Church has destroyed so many lives and families in its desire to impose its will on others. Please tell the world about this incredible documentary. It is a film for all to see.

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I encourage readers to go to the website and read the synopsis here. The narrator of the film is Dustin Lance Black of Milk fame who I was lucky enough to meet at the National Equality march. Here is a trailer from the movie: