Join attorneys William Bollard and Steve Young as they discuss how the Mormon church views separation of church and state. Both Bollard and Young are members of the Mormon church.
Mormons have historically suffered extreme persecution within the United States facing exile and even extermination. The protections of the First Amendment to the Constitution provided a framework that has allowed the Mormon Church to survive and thrive in America.
Today Mormons are a political force including a credible Mormon candidate for President of the United States in 2008 and also the shock troops that forced passage of Proposition 8 in 2008, denying gays and lesbians their constitutional rights to marry. A Mormon convert, Glenn Beck, is one of the most popular conservative commentators on Fox. Mormon political influence is increasing to rival the Catholic Church in some states. So how does the separation of church and state stand today with Mormons? Is it the salvation that allowed the Mormon Church to thrive in America, or is it an impediment to the greater glory of the chosen? Come hear the viewpoints of two great intellects as they reconcile the law, the Constitution, and their vision for America and their religion.This event is presented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave (at Waterworks), in Irvine on Saturday, January 16, 2010 starting at 2 PM.
The Irvine Ranch Water District neither supports nor endorses the causes or activities of organizations which use the District's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service.
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