MESA, Ariz. -- Supporters of gay marriage were out in force when Mormons lit their massive Christmas displays on the grounds of the Mesa Temple. They were upset with Mormons' opposition to same-sex marriage and the passage of state constitutional amendments banning gay marriage in Arizona, California and Florida in the Nov. 4 election. The Mormon church urged members to donate money and vote for the gay marriage bans. ''They're shining their light, we're shining ours,'' said Bobby Parker, an organizer and gay Mesa Mormon. Many members of the gay, lesbian and transgender community view Mormon votes and dollars ...

Source: Associated Press , Boston Globe , Washington Post , Salt Lake Tribune A California elections commission will investigate participation by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -- the Mormons -- in the campaign for Proposition 8, Associated Press reports. Responding to a complaint filed by gay-rights advocate Fred Karger, the California Fair Political Practices Commission said Monday it will investigate whether the Mormon church accurately described its role in a campaign. It's the latest bit of attention that the church, which has long been a dominant political and cultural...(read more) ...

Valerie Mills of Bountiful’s Citizens for Families argued the “collapse of traditional marriage” is leading to high rates of child anxiety and obesity. Salt Lake Tribune: Legislative panel approves first gay-rights bill OK. I lied. The collapse of traditional marriage has nothing to do with gay sex, gay marriage or gay rights. It’s about toxic heterosexual couples who lack the maturity and relationship skills to even be in a relationship, much less be a parent or get married. Heterosexuals have done a fine job of demolishing marriage without our help. Oh, but don’t lets talk about the failings of heterosexuals. Let’s just ...