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Sheri Dew can't stomach gay parents

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Not much doubt that Dorothy Thompson were she alive today would be more than a little disgusted to learn that Mormon virgin* Sheri Dew would take these words of hers:

“Before this epic is over, every living human being will have chosen. Every living human being will have lined up with Hitler or against him. Every living human being either will have opposed this onslaught or supported it, for if he tries to make no choice that in itself will be a choice. If he takes no side, he is on Hitler’s side. If he does not act, that is an act—for Hitler.”(1)

And recreates them thusly:

“Before this era is over, every living human being will have chosen. Every living human being will have lined up in support of the family or against it. Every living human being will have either opposed the onslaught against the family or supported it, for if he tries to make no choice that in itself will be a choice. If we do not act in behalf of the family, that is itself an act of opposition to the family.”(1)

In case you just tuned into contemporary political realities and don't know that in America nowadays invoking the sanctity of the family is a typical crypto-homophobe approach:

Ms. Dew, who is unmarried and has never raised children, also described a picture of a same-sex couple with infants which she saw in Newsweek magazine (see 1 March 2004, pp. 40-41). She said, in disgust, "I just can't stomach this—the thought of those girls being raised in that kind of a setting."(2)

Which is why her taking Jerry Falwell's old spot at this year's Republican National Convention isn't being taken by anybody as an upgrade: Fulfilling America's Promise: Building a Safer World and a More Hopeful America .

* By her own pathetic account no man has ever asked her to marry him.

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Richard Evans Lee
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Geez - do you have any idea how rare it is for a Mormon gal to have NO offers of marriage? Seriously - I just attended church with Mormon cousins at times during summer visits as a YOUNG (13-14 year old) teen. I had several serious proposals, contingent on my conversion, of course. The guys come off their mission year and they are READY TO MARRY. This gal must have the personality of moldy bread. Aggressively NASTY moldy bread.

Posted by: Cynthia Armistead | August 29, 2004 10:29 PM

Hard to imagine any woman who is active and out in the world who has never met a man who didn't want to marry her. We can always hope there's a buried sex scandal somewhere.

Posted by: Richard | August 31, 2004 2:49 PM

I consider myself a Christian and I feel that all humans should be loved and treated equally. If you are a Christian then one of the basic things you are taught is NOT to judge others. Sheri Dew not only promotes hate and discrimination but clearly is not a loving Christian, but a judgemental and hateful person. There are so many children being raised in abusive, neglectful environments - that should turn her stomach. Not children being loved and cared for by other loving humans who want nothing but to be good parents. I'm not shocked at all that no man has asked for hand in marriage.

Posted by: Lori Jones | September 2, 2004 6:10 PM

This woman is sick! I am shocked about what religious shit belongs to amerika. Mormons are really dangerous and you amerikans should kick them out of sozial engagement. You should read about that in the european-press. Also you have serious trouble with your administration, kid Bush! Open your mind and read about what we know here... I am sick, watching you getting nutsed

Posted by: A. Nti Mormon | September 5, 2004 2:41 AM

I don't share your same feelings, I believe that just because we feel something inside does not mean we should act on it so quickly and thing this must be the way i am. I have found that Sheri Dew is very right.

Posted by: abiding | September 10, 2004 4:12 PM

As a biological parent of a 15 year old, I understand how difficult parenting can be for anyone! I think all parents question their skills though. My partner and I of ten years have started to feel as though we have been doing the right things as parents. Our son is wonderful, charismatic, emotionally centered, socially capable, empathetic to those in need (esp. his friends), he doesn't do drugs, smoke or drink alcohol, honors society in school and track athelete (discus and shotput). He thinks for himself and trys to consider all view points during disagreements... (unless your his parent ;) Anyway, I feel that people like Ms. Dew don't really know what they are talking about because they have never met or spent any REAL time with gay or lesbian families with children. I find it unfortunate for them, because they are missing out on a really good thing! We REALLY are just like everyone else out there, its actually kind of wierd for me when I consider how average we are. House, bills, dog, big family get togethers during Holidays and Birthdays, etc... Hopefully Ms. Dew's faith will lead her to deny the crippling vitriol and venomous judgement that have come to define many people here in the US and find true acceptance and love for her fellow man and for herself. I truly will pray for her.

Posted by: Matt | September 16, 2004 12:52 AM

I am sad to hear these commenbts from Sheri Dew, I have read every one of Sher's Superb Books even though I am not a member of The Church. My upbringing in a Loving Christian Family, was that only one Person may Judge - "OUR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER" We may have beliefs but not Judge in this way, how does this match with being "Forgiving" J

Posted by: Jaybs | November 4, 2004 4:07 AM

I think that maybe you guys should do your research, I've heard her speak many times and she has had marriage proposals, just not the right guy and besides that fact, don't trash her just because she has morals and wants a lasting marriage unlike the rest of the world who will marry whoever for no important reason, just for FUN and I agree that same sex marriage is wrong, gay people aren't bad, but same sex attraction is just another trail that people have to overcome

Posted by: Fan of Ms. Dew | January 24, 2005 5:15 PM

How do you feel?

Feel free to share your feelings about Sheri Dew can't stomach gay parents. Please stick to the theme of the entry. Disagreement is fine. Homophobia, racism, and kindred expressions of hatred will be deleted. This site is one of my hobbies. I genuinely enjoy hearing from people and hate moderating or killing comments. Forthright disagreement is fine as long as it is civil.
My thanks,
Richard

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