Petitions want mormons tax exempt status revoked over proposition 8. The passage of proposition 8 in california was a devastating blow to gay rights in america. See, the mormon church, headquartered in utah, dumped millions of dollars into the californias proposition 8. 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. The mormon proposition only to watch the flickering images or see it in poor resolution. A history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in germany falls into this category, attempting, in the authors words. The proposition was a voter referendum that amended the state constitution to recognize marriage only as being between one. The mormon proposition opened in theaters last june and is currently available on dvd and itunes. Protests against proposition 8 supporters in california took place starting in november 2008. The mormon sponsored emigrants from germany, switzerland, and austria who came prior to world war. Monson asked to ensure the passage of the controversial california proposition 8. Church clarifies proposition 8 filing, corrects erroneous news. The mormon proposition full movie quickly and watch within the next hour.
A documentary about californias proposition 8, which restricted the definition of marriage to oppositesex couples, and the influence of mo. Genres arthouse, documentary director reed cowan starring dustin lance black, rocky mayor anderson, matt aune. 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 church decision to enlist members on behalf of the samesex marriage ban has given supporters of proposition 8 a fundraising. The mormon proposition and says that while the film of moving in parts, it misses its mark. 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 mormon proposition exposes the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of californias proposition 8 and the religions. The film was written by reed cowan, directed by cowan and steven greenstreet, and narrated by dustin lance black. 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 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. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The mormon proposition in the comfort of your own home. The movie, released in theaters friday, is also available on demand and through digital download channels. Crucial facts to consider when choosing cellular shades.
What the average lds returned missionarary has to do before he finds a girlfriend that will say yes to his marriage proposal. Protests against proposition 8 supporters wikipedia. I do find it really sad to see these photos because they are trampling on something sacred to the mormon religion. 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. Although mormons are a small minority in the state of california, although. 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 church of latterday saints says it did nothing wrong. This past may, i caught up with documentary filmmaker reed cowan, who didnt shy away from answering some pointed and personal questions about 8. In december of 1933, the deseret news had an article called mormonism in the new germany. Download this subtitles from our download location, see more details bellow. The mormon church has lost so many members and suffered such a. The mormon money behind proposition 8 the atlantic. 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. The mormon proposition already blocked from winning an. Reed cowans reasons for making a film about the mormon churchs activism against gay marriage in california are personal. Nowi dont know about you but this movie is directly attacking the mormon church church when the actual church had little to do with the proposition they are taking events and making it look like we are freaking terrorist. The mormon proposition docu pits the fight to legalize gay marriage against the fundraising power of the mormon church.
California leaders claim that under church president thomas monson, church of jesus christ of latterday. John turner writes in the wall street journals houses of worship column about the new documentary 8. Even so, the pioneer trail was a difficult, not to say desperate proposition. 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 against gay rights. A searing indictment of the mormon churchs historic involvement in the promotion and passage of california s proposition 8, and the mormon religion s secretive, decadeslong campaign against gay rights. Subtitles are sorted by relevance for searching keywords. Is it a love letter from liberal mormons to their church, or a michael moorestyle hit piece aimed at mormon leaders. 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. After debuting at last winters sundance film festival, the film opened in 15 cities nationwide on june 18. The mormon proposition is an american documentary that examines the church of jesus christ of latterday.
The mormon proposition puts on record one of the greatest election shams in the history of the united states. It wasnt only barack obamas name that was used dishonestly by the mormon backed proposition 8 campaign. Petitions are demanding that mormon church tax exempt status be revoked because of prop 8. German words for mormon include mormone, mormonen, mormonisch and mormonen.
Places of gathering joseph and his family moved to kirtland, ohio, then jackson county, missouri. 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. Pepperdine university is still feeling the fallout after the protect marriage campaign associated itself with the school in advertising, via a. Catholic bishop decries religious bigotry against mormons 7 november 2008. Samesex couples are rushing to get married before the november election in fear that antigay marriage initiative proposition 8 will pass and gay. The mormonsponsored emigrants from germany, switzerland, and austria who came prior to world war.
Please tell me this will not be allowed to be released. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the reed cowandirected movie via subscription can be. This article praised the new regime of adolf hitler and sought to compare the glory of lds teachings with the new doctrine of nazism that was spreading across the german nations. The passage of proposition 8 november, 2008 in california, which overthrew the right to samesex marriage, stunned the gay community in the state. Reviews of the film generally agreed that it was a polemical. 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 jesus christ of latterday. 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. The book by gilbert scharffs, mormonism in germany. The mormon proposition provides an educated, rational retort to the claim. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints previously claimed only about. Dustin lance black, reed cowan, steven greenstreet. Officially missing from oscar contention for next years best documentary feature category.
Film looks at mormon role in boosting prop 8 defeat of. Next, ensure that the movies are all of dvd quality. The mormon proposition is really two movies in one. This letter, regarding proposition 8, was sent from the first. The mormon proposition 2009 starring dustin lance black and george takei on dvd and bluray. The awardwinning investigation into the antigay activities of the mormon church. Mormon church misstated how much it spent in prop 8 fight. Mormon church abandons its crusade against gay marriage. A history reveals the mormon churchs stance against the rights of people who are not heterosexual. The mormon proposition opens in theaters and will be available on movies on demand june 18, 2010. These included prominent protests against the roman catholic church and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, which supported californias proposition 8. Responses to proposition 8 mormonism, the mormon church.
Its an expose of the mormon churchs role in passing californias samesex marriage ban, proposition 8, at the polls in november 2008 and also a stunning tale of how a church that has institutionalized antiqueer bigotry wreaks its vengeance against hapless queer youth from mormon families who, as. Narrated by academy award winning milk screenwriter dustin lance black, 8. With spencer jones, tyler barrick, dustin lance black, linda williams stay. And, at least according to the central conceit of 8. I believe in gay rights and ive been against prop 8 from day one. 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.