Nov 7, 2008 3:50 pm US/Pacific
Vandals Target Mormon Church In Orangevale
ORANGEVALE (CBS13) ―
A Mormon church in Orangevale has become the target of vandals apparently upset over the passing of Proposition 8.
At around 1:40 p.m. Friday, vandals spray painted "No on Prop 8" onto the outside of the church located at 7950 Hazel Avenue, according to LDS church officials.
The church issued the following statement in regards to the vandalism:
"It is evident that the election results for the constitutional marriage amendment will not mean an end to the debate over same-sex marriage in this state, or our country.
Such an emotionally charged issue concerning the most personal and cherished aspects of life – family, identity, intimacy and equality – stirs fervent and deep feelings.
We hope that now and in the future all parties involved in this issue will act in a spirit of mutual respect and civility toward those with a different position.
No one on either side of the question should be vilified or intimidated and we would ask that private property and our sacred chapels be respected."
Proposition 8 amends the state constitution to limit marriage to a man and a woman.
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