I found out today that because I plan to vote against Proposition 8 I'm essentially a modern day Corihor. Of course the commentor also said that 30-40% of the church would vote with me. That's 4-10 times more than I expected.
And to think in 2 weeks I'll be teaching Sunday school again. Don't worry I won't preach against the prophet or knowledge by faith. I try to be extra special good when I'm teaching.
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Who is the commentator and what is his reasoning for both assertions?
The comment was not directed specifically at me. Corihor is of course the one that speaks against knowledge based on faith. He also essentially accuses the BoM priests of priestcraft.
I believe the comment was that even though the prophet has spoken 30-40% of the church would vote against it because they think the prophet is just some old man, or out of touch, etc. Essentially equating not surrendering ones own judgement to the prophets with a lack of faith (arguable I suppose), and that lack of faith with Corihor's denial of faith (less defensible in my opinion).
I always thought Corihor was a funny duck. He speaks against supernatural revelation, but later admits that he got this revelation from an angel. It's practically, "God told me he doesn't exist."
The percentage was not explained. It was Gary Jones commenting and I generally admire his comments.
I can hardly wait till this is all over. I can't in good concience vote for it, but I'm getting tired of being made to feel guilty. And if the number is really as much as 30-40% of the members who feel the same, shouldn't this be handled a different way?
So long as you allow yourself to be defined by other people's views of you (or their views of your views), you will be upset by this issue. There have always been disagreements among the saints, and history has always borne out one or the other point of view, although usually with a nod or two to the opposing opinions. I stay sane by focusing on the things I know I should do, and not on the things other people are doing wrong.
Jessica offers very good advice. I guess I just find it hard when so many people like to define the other side in negative ways. These are after all people I look to for support and fellowship. My inner circle of friends never included people who put in at least one comment a day about how evil mormons are, but for the last few weeks church has averaged one comment per block about how important it is that we vote this way. I agree with Natalie that I'll be glad when it is over.
I have been thinking of coming out publicly in church with a simple, yes I am one of the members who will vote against it. If the tables were turned I would not want the government saying my marriage is not valid so for me, I can't vote for it by the golden rule. I don't like disagreeing with church authority, but it is what I feel most comfortable with and while I encourage everyone to express their feelings, I hope we all remember that there are dear brothers and sisters in the Gospel, trying to do what is right, on both sides.
I figure if I say that before teaching sunday school the comments may cool their tone, and I may get out of a calling.
Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind. Dr. Sesus
I actually like causing normal mormons the pain of thinking for themselves, but it took awhile to get there. I think it was when I was listed in the "strengthening the members" that I hit my stride know the church needs people such as us.
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