LDS church chides Affirmation

[MikeWaters]

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_10172283

The church is upset that Affirmation had a news conference in which they publicized what they intend to request of President Monson and the church. Doing so is just "posturing." Huh?

This is like dealing with the Chinese Politburo. You have to go very slow and not go to the media, or else relations will be harmed.

This is what Affirmation wants:

* Affirm the worth of gay members during the church's semiannual General Conference.
* Tell mothers, during a conference session, that it is not their fault if their sons or daughters are gay.
* Arrange a meeting between Affirmation and a member of the First Presidency or the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
* Invite an LDS general authority to speak at Affirmation's 2009 conference.
* Develop training materials and consistent guidelines for LDS bishops to use when they counsel gay and lesbian Mormons.

This list strikes me as a very soft request.