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Frankly I was offended that Cheapy in the most recent podcast labeled Mormons, specifically Orson Scott Card, as homophobes. I would like to know if Cheapy has such stereotypical opinions toward all religions. I would also like to know if Cheapy bases this negative opinion on an actual conversation with a real life Mormon.

I think that we should all be entitled to have any opinion we want without fear of being labeled homophobic because our opinions differ. But according to Cheapy, since I am against gay marriage, but in support of partner rights I must be a homophobe as well. This hateful speech toward me and the religion I cherish really turned my stomach.



I consider the CAG cast to be one of my top three favorite podcasts. In spite of my disagreement of Cheapy's opinion of Mormons I will continue to download and listen because I can respect that his opinions differ from mine. I just hope that Cheapy will agree that all groups, religions and people should be allowed to live, think, act and vote as their conscience dictates.

Tom in Vegas

They might be, I think they, as a collective, chipped in a huge contribution $1 million+ to help pass Proposition 8 - the banning of gay marriages last November election

Mormon is just a typo for Moron.
/truth

Okay, I didn't listen to the podcast, but FYI, Card is absolutely a homophobe. Severely so, and very open about it. He'd be the first to tell you.

People that are "against gay marriage, but in support of partner rights" are ignorant fools who have stupid hangups about particular bits of vocabulary, like the word "marriage," like that word is reserved for them only.

People who believe this ARE still homophobes. You're afraid that they'll taint your term or institution, or something. Supporting unions instead of marriages (SAME FUCKING THING, JUST A DIFFERENT FUCKING WORD) is still homophobic, and completely stupid.

Applying the term "homophobe" to anyone who isn't in complete lockstep with the, for lack of a better phrase at the moment, homosexual agenda is a misnomer. People who use that term need to understand what defines a phobia and then realize they shouldnt just apply it to anyone who disagrees with their opinion. Regardless of my opinion (whatever it may be) on certain matters, that term is a strong overstatement much of the time it is used and tends to be a lazy crutch that many lean on.

It stems from ignorance and fear, so no, "homophobes" is a perfect term. I'd say let's call them retards but I wouldn't want to classify those people in the same category as the mentally ill. Those people don't deserve it :(

You can't know for a fact that every person who disagrees with you is motivated by "ignorance and fear" so you shouldn't apply a generalized term to said people. That would be stereotyping, which is hardly the act of an open-minded person. You are open-minded, aren't you?

Let me put it this way, Orson Scott Card is a homophobe and has written about his views plenty of times.

It also just so happens that he's a mormon. Now I'm sure not all mormons are homophobic, or racist, but when you have a representative of the mormon church talking about his homophobic views it makes the entire church seem homophobic to an outsiders view.

Originally Posted by neocisco Applying the term "homophobe" to anyone who isn't in complete lockstep with the, for lack of a better phrase at the moment, homosexual agenda is a misnomer.

What is this homosexual agenda of which you speak? Please enlighten me.

Now I'm sure not all mormons are homophobic, or racist, but when you have a representative of the mormon church talking about his homophobic views it makes the entire church seem homophobic to an outsiders view.

Actually, Card isn't a representative of the mormon church at all. If a catholic person says "homosexuality is a sin" would an outsider immediately assume catholics are homophobes? You're making a gross generalization when you speak for ALL of the "outsiders" in the world.

The only reason there was a dispute to begin with is over the civil obligations and privileges provided by the government to married couples. The government allows a husband or wife visitation rights in the hospital. The government allows a married couple certain tax benefits, and benefits for having children. The government provides provisions for a married couple's property inheritances in the event of the death of one of the partners.

Do I believe that gay couples should be entitled to these benefits? Yes. Which is why I support civil unions that provide these provisions for gay couples. However, as a religious person myself, I believe marriage is a union created by God to be between a man and a woman - and the fact that such a union, when carried out properly (with proper treatment of spouse and children) creates a safe environment for the continuance of the human species tells me that it's a good thing.

That's how I feel, and that's how I'm going to vote, and I encourage you to do the same, whether you agree or not. Cause, ya know, democracy and all.

Mormon is just a typo for Moron.

This was just so insightful and full of well-thought-out literary device.
You're such a winner.
You should pat yourself on the back.
Now perhaps you could enlighten us with a derogatory comment about Blacks, Jews, Muslims, or Gays.

Yeah, generalizations pretty much make you look like a total ass.

Originally Posted by sanderdaniels81 Actually, Card isn't a representative of the mormon church at all. If a catholic person says "homosexuality is a sin" would an outsider immediately assume catholics are homophobes? You're making a gross generalization when you speak for ALL of the "outsiders" in the world.

Mormons are not the same as Catholics.

Mormonism is a very small religion, and is more akin to Scientology then it is Catholicism. Therefore it is completely valid to say that Orson Scott Card counts as a representative of the mormon church when he speaks. I also think that the Osmonds count as representatives of the mormon church as well as Mitt Romney. While they may not hold any official positions with in the church itself, they are famous and they do speak about their beliefs in public, so they do count as representatives of their religion.

This is different from a famous catholic person talking about their views because Catholicism is a much bigger religion. Is this fair? No but that's just how it is.

Mormonism is a very small religion

Not according to a little something I like to call "facts".

13.5 million members worldwide (found on the right side panel)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chu...ter-day_Saints

Compare to Judaism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_religious_groups
http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html


Mormonism is in the same ballpark as Judaism when it comes to numbers. I wouldn't exactly call that "very small". Smaller than the Catholic church, yes. But not "very small."

This is different from a famous catholic person talking about their views because Catholicism is a much bigger religion. Is this fair? No but that's just how it is.

I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but your saying so does not make it fact. Sorry to be the one to break the bad news.

Generalizations are certainly not the way to go, sure. Without a doubt you can't say something like "All ____ are ____" without incurring the wrath of the vocal minority, or righteous majority. However, some of my best friends are mormons, and I have met many a mormon in my life time, and I can tell you that I have never met a practicing mormon who isn't against homosexuality. You yourself have admitted to an anti-gay bias (separate but equal is not equal), further illustrating the point. Getting offended because someone calls it a phobia instead of a widely held belief is a pointless semantic argument.

Let's have a quick lesson in self-incrimination, while we're at it.

"...for lack of a better phrase at the moment, homosexual agenda..."

Right there. Homosexual Agenda. The idea that you could type that phrase in a non-ironic way is what would make me think of you as homophobic. Don't hide behind the supposed lack of a better phrase, because there's any number of other things you could have said. The idea that people of the same sexual orientation have a mass agenda is reactionary and absurd. Swap out "Homosexual" with "Jew" or "Colored" and try not to feel like a jerk. I dare you.

Yeah, right wing jargon pretty much makes you look like a total ass.

Originally Posted by sanderdaniels81 Not according to a little something I like to call "facts". 13.5 million members worldwide (found on the right side panel) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chu...ter-day_Saints Compare to Judaism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_religious_groups http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html Mormonism is in the same ballpark as Judaism when it comes to numbers. I wouldn't exactly call that "very small". Smaller than the Catholic church, yes. But not "very small."

It's more comparable to Judaism in the united states, but world wide there's a difference of 5 million to 12 million in favor of Judaism based on the sources your provided. I'm going by the numbers on wikipedia and the most recent numbers on adherents.

I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but your saying so does not make it fact. Sorry to be the one to break the bad news.

I never said that was fact, I just said that's the way it is based on how I have seen people who look at the mormon religion. I should've made that more clear and I'm sorry for the confusion.

But hey, when I see people talk about members of the mormon church they don't talk about Thomas S. Monson, they talk about Orson Scott Card and Donny Osmond.

Originally Posted by CoffeeEdge Okay, I didn't listen to the podcast, but FYI, Card is absolutely a homophobe. Severely so, and very open about it. He'd be the first to tell you. People that are "against gay marriage, but in support of partner rights" are ignorant fools who have stupid hangups about particular bits of vocabulary, like the word "marriage," like that word is reserved for them only. People who believe this ARE still homophobes. You're afraid that they'll taint your term or institution, or something. Supporting unions instead of marriages (SAME FUCKING THING, JUST A DIFFERENT FUCKING WORD) is still homophobic, and completely stupid.

This.

My wife has interacted with dozens of Mormons at her job and every single one of them was a big, fat homophobe. Some were more vocal than others, but they all opposed it. The religion, as a whole, STRONGLY opposes gays period, not just gay marriage. Many of them stopped talking to her and two even requested transfers, which they were granted, after she told them she supported gay marriage. Are all mormons homophones? No, probably not. Are most of them? Most likely. Are they, as a religion, opposed to gay sex? Ab-so-ing-lutely. OSC is a big flaming homophobe. Read, oh, basically any opinion piece he has ever written. For the record, most homophobes are closet homosexuals, so take that for what you will...

"I just hope that Cheapy will agree that all groups, religions and people should be allowed to live, think, act and vote as their conscience dictates."

Wow, this is just about the dumbest ing statement ever. Hitler's conscience certainly ing dictated that it was ok to exterminate all jews. Does that make it ok?

And you're right, being opposed to gay marriage doesn't make you a homophobe. -phobe implies fear. That means you simply discriminate against them and think you are better than they are and should be given rights that should be denied to them, without even the excuse of fear to motivate you. Yep, that's so much better...

And one more comment (maybe) then I'll shut the up: Most stereotypes exist because they are usually true. People just don't want to admit that. For example: it's kind of hard to argue that jews don't highly value money when, among many other things, the Blazing Saddles commentary is basically 45 minutes (he couldn't be bothered to talk through the whole movie apparently) of Mel Brooks saying how important the movie is to him because it still makes him money. I kid you not, and he certainly wasn't joking. Are stereostypes always true? Of course not, but if they weren't often true, they wouldn't exist. Seriously, can you name a single stereotype that is never true? Ok, I lied, one more: While I certainly don't agree with "Mormon is just a typo for Moron.", I did find it pretty funny. To each his own, I suppose.

Ok, one more. I mean it this time. Okie, Mr. "I'm opposed to gay marriages" what, exactly, do you base that belief on? If it is a religious basis, and it is because, according to your little book, marrige is only a same sex institution, and thus this implies you believe that marriage is a religious joining, why are you only opposed to gay marriage? Why should hindus be allowed to marry? They don't acknowledge your god. Or buddists? Or shintos? etc etc. Anyone else of the opinion that anyone opposed to gay marriage probably isn't married? I'm all for gay marriage. They should have to suffer too...

Originally Posted by tweetjj Frankly I was offended that Cheapy in the most recent podcast labeled Mormons, specifically Orson Scott Card, as homophobes. I would like to know if Cheapy has such stereotypical opinions toward all religions. I would also like to know if Cheapy bases this negative opinion on an actual conversation with a real life Mormon.

I'd like to know if you base your ideology as a Mormon with the teachings of the LDS church itself:
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/...-proposition-8

CoffeeEdge has already covered Card.

Are you even a Mormon of just pretending to be one? I may be an "Easter and Christmas Catholic" but I at least understand the tenets of my faith. Wondering if the LDS Church is homophobic is akin to wondering if they wear funny underwear, convert the dead to LDS, abstain from alcohol, or spend two years on mission as young adults. OF COURSE THEY DO WHAT KIND OF WEIRD JUJU MORMON CHURCH ARE YOU ATTENDING THAT DOESN'T DO THIS

I think that we should all be entitled to have any opinion we want without fear of being labeled homophobic because our opinions differ. But according to Cheapy, since I am against gay marriage, but in support of partner rights I must be a homophobe as well. This hateful speech toward me and the religion I cherish really turned my stomach.

Wait wait wait. You're entitled to your opinion, this is true. But if you opinion is homophobic (i.e., you're against gay marriage and therefore support treating an entire group of Americans as second-class citizens and depriving them of the rights that you possess), then you're going to be called a homophobe.

You get to have the opinions, but you also take the responsibility of the consequences of your actions. You don't get to have strong, bigoted opinions and then get upset that someone is upset that you're a bigot.

I consider the CAG cast to be one of my top three favorite podcasts. In spite of my disagreement of Cheapy's opinion of Mormons I will continue to download and listen because I can respect that his opinions differ from mine. I just hope that Cheapy will agree that all groups, religions and people should be allowed to live, think, act and vote as their conscience dictates.

It's not Cheapy's opinion, it's the official stance of the LDS church. Do you even know your own faith?

I would also recommend you do a little leg work and find out about how much money the LDS church shuffled into California in 2008 to defeat Proposition 8.

Here's a starter for you: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/us...hp&oref=slogin

Tom in Vegas

Get out of Vegas and get up to Temple Square, toots. You know shit about your faith.

Actually, straight people, we get our our 2010 Homosexual Agenda books in November this year! I can't wait! I have so much to do next year.

Wow...I don't know my own religion. Wow...I am a homophobe because I want the definition of marriage to mean a man and a woman. Wow... I am a bigot because my opinion differs than yours. Wow... I never thought this post would turn into personal attacks.

I know my religion and I love my religion. I know what a marriage is. I am not a bigot, but I am not upset that some of you think I am. I can accept the fact that others think differently than me without resorting to personal attacks.


It is my opinion that this whole argument is about a word. A word that I feel does not apply to everyone. And because it does not apply to everyone there are cries of "foul" "homophobe" and "bigot" by those who do not fit within the definition of that word. But what if those who do not fit into the criteria of the word came up with a different word. A word that will give ALL members of society the same rights and privileges of the original word. Thereby allowing the meaning of the original word to stay the same, creating a word that can encompass everyone and ALL segments of society receiving the same rights and privileges.

This hatred lobbed at me and my religion is because of how we define a word: marriage. It is not about rights, privileges, equality, or freedom. Its about one segment of society forcing another segment of society to change its definition of a word. Why? Why is a word more important that rights? Why is time and energy being wasted on redefining a word?

Tom in Vegas, but I will be going to Temple Square this October.

Originally Posted by tweetjj This hatred lobbed at me and my religion is because of how we define a word: marriage. It is not about rights, privileges, equality, or freedom. Its about one segment of society forcing another segment of society to change its definition of a word. Why? Why is a word more important that rights? Why is time and energy being wasted on redefining a word?

Realize that, to non-religious people (and a good portion of religious people as well), this sounds absolutely absurd. Like, so absurd that it is almost unfathomable what mental processes you undergo to come to your conclusion.

Mietha brings up a good point. If you feel that marriage is something that your god instituted as a special union between a man and a woman exclusively, that's fine. But what about those who don't get married under a religious context? As Mietha pointed out, what about Hindus and Buddhists and athiests? Catholics and Mormons (and others opposed to gay marriage) don't OWN marriage, so it's rather offensive that they feel obligated to bar others from marriage, especially when it is on semantic grounds. SEMANTIC GROUNDS!!!