In an attempt to practice a two-millennium old Christian principle, Mormon filmmaker Douglas Hunter, has truly reached out to love an outsider. Read full article here.
Douglas, Mormon father of three, lives in Pasadena and ventured out to examine the religious principles of homosexual individuals, a common outsider of Mormon communities.
He found lesbian Rev. Susan Russell in Pasadena, a convenient neighbor. With intentions of shooting a documentary to examine religious similarities between his own beliefs and a gay priest, Russell found a friend and began to support same sex marriage, stating that he could not deny those joys:
"If as a straight man I find the tools for strengthening my marriage in the relationships of same-sex couples and of a dear friend, can I deny them a fundamental right that I benefit from and cherish?" he asked. "The answer is no."
I'm curious to see how the Mormon community will react to the documentary which screens in a film festival in Pomona, Ca in April. Will they support it or shun it? Either way, I commend Hunter greatly on being brave.
I think this is a good demonstration of both sides hearing each other out. A strong microcosm for understanding. Prop 8 films supports bridging the gap and attempting an open understanding of all sides of the argument. Both supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 seem to have lost their ears and hearts. I'm not saying I agree with either side here, I just can't stand when people don't listen to each other. Democracy. It's built on talking and listening. LISTENING, not hearing. Hearing is a biological function, Listening is an engaged action.
Please listen to each other. Try walking in their shoes. Be like Russell and Hunter and be that brave. Cross a boundary into enemy territory and find a friend. It could help solidify your own beliefs.
-jc del barco ii
voice@prop8films.org
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You made some Good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree.