MikeWaters |
11-13-2008 07:17 PM |
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Originally Posted by CardiacCoug
(Post 294828)
The theater says they didn't ask him to leave. And if they did ask him to leave, it appears they would have only been responding to the threat of a boycott from the artistic community like the Hairspray guy. So yes, it would have been a financial decision by the theater.
Anyway, the main message in this story for me is:
Think for yourself. The Church gave "general advice" to it's members to support Prop 8. But they don't know you individually or what line of work you are in (Who knew there were straight, LDS theater artistic directors out there?) or what the potential ramifications may be for your family and career. You have a responsibility to think things through for yourself instead of blindly following.
I'm pretty sure if you asked one of the GAs, "Do I still have to donate money to Prop 8 if it will likely mean the loss of my livelihood and inability to support my family?" he would answer, "No way. Nevermind -- it doesn't apply to you. You have to do what is best for you and your family."
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1. I assume that it was before this story that you considered the idea that it is ok to think for yourself.
2. The church asks that we consecrate all we have to them.
3. It follows that giving up one's job for what is moral and right is an acceptable cost for the work of the Lord.
4. I don't assume a GA would say "no." I would assume he would say "I can't make that decision for you. Pray about it and act as you are inspired to do."
This is so inspiring. Guy donates. Claims he had no idea people would be offended. Willing participant in big media frenzy. Portrayed as a victim in a lot of media (I've already been emailed the pro-LDS spin). Donates money to gay cause. BYU Dean of Arts comments.
Yeah, I am completely inspired. These days if someone were to go and rescue the 1856 Handcart company, they would blog, tweeter, and flickr the entire way, google adsense as sponsor.
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