You should know him quite well since you both worked for the same law firm since the 1970s.
He not only publicly opposes the proposition that you financially support, he publishes a point-by-point refutation to the Mormon disseminated "Six Consequences . . . If Proposition 8 Fails."
Gary Lawrence, writing in the online Meridian Magazine, compared opponents of Proposition 8 to those who sided with Lucifer against Jesus in the pre-mortal existence. Others have questioned such members' faith and religious commitment, accusing them of undermining the prophet.
Literature written by Proposition 8 proponents is freely distributed in Mormon wards, giving the impression the church approves it, but much of it is "misinformation," said Morris Thurston, an LDS attorney in Orange County.
Thurston has circulated a point-by-point refutation to an anonymously authored document that has been widely disseminated by Mormons, "Six Consequences . . . If Proposition 8 Fails." Thurston argues that most of its arguments are either untrue or misleading.
He welcomes critiques of his analysis, but some have been hostile and many question his motives.
"I feel like I am entitled to my opinions, especially when they involve legal matters," Thurston said, "and I don't think I should be compared to Satan's minions."
Thurston noted that the intolerance of contrary opinion seems mostly to come from some California leaders and members. "The general church authorities I have spoken to have been understanding and compassionate," he said. "They counsel respect and civility toward those who may disagree with the church's position."
Will he be removed from his position as the legal editor of the Joseph Smith Papers Project and removed as an adjunct professor at BYU Law School??
I wonder if his lifelong membership in the LDS church is now in jeopardy for publicly speaking out against the mighty brethren??
Perhaps the two of you could discuss this over your next round of golf?
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