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Same-Sex Marriage and Proposition 8

SALT LAKE CITY 16 October 2008 These pages will help the news media, the public and Church members better
understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ involvement in supporting Proposition 8.

Letter from the First Presidency to California Latter-day Saints

This letter, regarding Proposition 8, was sent from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to
Church leaders in California to be read to all congregations on 29 June 2008.

The Divine Institution of Marriage

This in-depth article explains the importance of protecting the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.

ProtectMarriage.com
This is the official Web site of ProtectMarriage, a coalition supporting Proposition 8.

PreservingMarriage.org
This Web site provides multimedia resources to help Latter-day Saints and others better understand the Church’s position on
Proposition 8.

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

This proclamation, released by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1995, emphasizes the importance of
the family.

Interview With Church Leaders on Same-sex Attraction

This interview was conducted with Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church, and
Elder Lance B. Wickman, a member of the Seventy. They answer questions about the Church’s stance on the marriage issue
specifically and on homosexuality in general.

Video: Discussion With Elder David A. Bednar

Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, discusses Proposition 8 and same-sex marriage with a
group of young adults.

Video: Broadcast to Church Members in California

Elders M. Russell Ballard, Quentin L. Cook and L. Whitney Clayton talk to Californian Church members about becoming involved
in supporting Proposition 8.

Video: “I Support Proposition 8”

Young adults from California discuss their involvement in preserving traditional marriage.

Video Resources: PreservingMarriage.org

Additional videos explaining the Church’s stance on this issue are available on PreservingMarriage.org

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