I have some questions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You want to rid your church of the monikers “LDS” and “Mormon.” You want the world to hear the “Jesus Christ” in your church’s name. You want mainstream recognition that you are Christians. I have to ask:
Is it Christian to deny children membership if her parents are of the same gender?
Is it Christian to believe that you are the chosen few of God and all other religions are abominations?
Is it Christian to prevent your children from playing with my children because my children are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Is it Christian to ignore me walking down the street when I say hello to you, and to silently keep walking?
We are all passing through this vale of tears. Putting a marketing spin on your church’s name does not change un-Christian behavior.
“We may have our private opinions, but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?” — Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi
I challenge myself and the Mormons to look within and pay less attention to labels.
Janet Taylor O’Neill, Brighton
