Damned Mormons

[Clueless Morgan]

I have seen nothing to the effect of this being a "revelation" or that it is "prophecy" - it has been reported as a change to the church handbook.

Also,
http://www.scribd.com/doc/288685756/Chan...5-28003-29

When a Disciplinary Council May Be Necessary
Serious Transgression
. . . It includes (but is not limited to) attempted murder, forcible rape, sexual abuse, spouse abuse, intentional serious physical injury of others, adultery, fornication, homosexual relations (especially sexual cohabitation), deliberate abandonment of family responsibilities, . . .

Handbook 1, number 6.7.3 is also to be updated immediately as follows (addition is highlighted): When a Disciplinary Council is Mandatory
Apostasy
As used here, apostasy refers to members who:

1. Repeatedly act in clear, open, and deliberate public opposition to the Church or its leaders.
2. Persist in teaching as Church doctrine information that is not Church doctrine after they have been corrected by their bishop or a higher authority.
3. Continue to follow the teachings of apostate sects (such as those that advocate plural marriage) after being corrected by their bishop or a higher authority.
4. Are in a same-gender marriage.
5. Formally join another church and advocate its teachings.

So if you "forcibly" rape and then attempt to murder your spouse the church looks upon that as something that MIGHT NEED disciplinary attention.  But if you're in a loving, committed marriage with someone of the same sex as yourself it is MANDATORY that you receive disciplinary attention.

WTF Mormons?  REALLY?

And this also happened:
[SLC Mayoral Candidate*] Jackie Biskupski responds to LDS Church policy change regarding children of same-sex couples
http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news...ex-couples

Jackie Biskupski released the following statement:


   “The conversations I have had over the past 24 hours, regarding the LDS Church policy to exclude children living in same-sex households from membership, have been with people of all walks of life, both Mormon and non-Mormon. The common theme is both shock and concern for children—not just those directly impacted—but all children in our community who are witnessing a form of injustice that no child should experience.
   
   “As a faith community, the LDS Church has done so much good in promoting the strength of the family, that it is hard for many of us to accept a policy that would tell a child who wishes to seek spiritual guidance from the Church, that they should look elsewhere simply because of their parents. Our community has also come so far in the last year to bridge the gaps between us, that this new policy feels confusing to many.  
   
   “The LDS Church is entitled to live in its doctrine and to make policy decisions that reflect the teachings of their faith, but I hold onto hope that a move in this direction will not last long.  As a mother of a young son—who will grow up in this community—I want him to feel welcome wherever he goes and judged based on the content of his character, not on his mother’s sexual orientation. My son will make many important decisions in his life and if he chose to become a member of the LDS Church, I would support his choice, and I would hope he could find acceptance in his faith community.“

* Jackie has not been officially announced as the winner:
http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-storie...l-just-yet

Salt Lake City, Utah- (ABC 4 Utah) – Salt Lake City will have to wait a few more weeks for an official winner in the race for mayor.

Challenger, Jackie Biskupski has a four and a half point lead after election night, but Mayor, Ralph Becker is not conceding the race.

That means it will now move into the canvasing process and won't be official until November 17, 2015.

If officially elected, Jackie would be the first lesbian mayor of a city in Utah.