Originally Posted by SoCalCoug (Post 247600)

In priesthood opening exercises today, they asked for a show of hands from the priesthood (they also did it in the Relief Society) from all those who would commit to spend a Saturday morning going door-to-door in support of Prop 8. The ward clerk took a count.

I didn't raise my hand.

After the meeting, my father-in-law (who is in our ward - in fact, he was sitting next to me in priesthood opening exercises) said that one particular high priest in the ward, who my in-laws really dislike intensely - both he and his wife, in fact - commented that he was disturbed that not all the hands went up, and he questioned the testimony of anyone who didn't raise their hand.

My testimony's just fine, by the way.

The next 3-4 months are going to be a little interesting.

Originally Posted by SoCalCoug (Post 247600)

In priesthood opening exercises today, they asked for a show of hands from the priesthood (they also did it in the Relief Society) from all those who would commit to spend a Saturday morning going door-to-door in support of Prop 8. The ward clerk took a count.

I didn't raise my hand.
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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug (Post 247600)

In priesthood opening exercises today, they asked for a show of hands from the priesthood (they also did it in the Relief Society) from all those who would commit to spend a Saturday morning going door-to-door in support of Prop 8. The ward clerk took a count.

I didn't raise my hand.

After the meeting, my father-in-law (who is in our ward - in fact, he was sitting next to me in priesthood opening exercises) said that one particular high priest in the ward, who my in-laws really dislike intensely - both he and his wife, in fact - commented that he was disturbed that not all the hands went up, and he questioned the testimony of anyone who didn't raise their hand.

My testimony's just fine, by the way.

The next 3-4 months are going to be a little interesting.

Originally Posted by scottie (Post 247620)

SoCalCoug, what percentage raised their hand?

Originally Posted by SoCalCoug (Post 247600)

In priesthood opening exercises today, they asked for a show of hands from the priesthood (they also did it in the Relief Society) from all those who would commit to spend a Saturday morning going door-to-door in support of Prop 8. The ward clerk took a count.

I didn't raise my hand.

After the meeting, my father-in-law (who is in our ward - in fact, he was sitting next to me in priesthood opening exercises) said that one particular high priest in the ward, who my in-laws really dislike intensely - both he and his wife, in fact - commented that he was disturbed that not all the hands went up, and he questioned the testimony of anyone who didn't raise their hand.

My testimony's just fine, by the way.

The next 3-4 months are going to be a little interesting.

Originally Posted by Cali Coug (Post 247669)

I am really uncomfortable with the public nature of all of this. I was bothered by the FP letter a while back asking for us to write to our congressman regarding our thoughts on a gay marriage amendment, but at least it was private. Now, people are asking me publicly (in HP Group meetings, Gospel Doctrine, etc.) if I am on board. I think many already know the answer, but given my calling it is very challenging to answer in a capacity separate from my church position. If things keep going like this, I may need to consider asking for a release (which I really don't want to do).

Originally Posted by SeattleUte (Post 247634)

Love it. I'm loving this.

Originally Posted by Cali Coug (Post 247669)

I am really uncomfortable with the public nature of all of this. I was bothered by the FP letter a while back asking for us to write to our congressman regarding our thoughts on a gay marriage amendment, but at least it was private. Now, people are asking me publicly (in HP Group meetings, Gospel Doctrine, etc.) if I am on board. I think many already know the answer, but given my calling it is very challenging to answer in a capacity separate from my church position. If things keep going like this, I may need to consider asking for a release (which I really don't want to do).