Most of the time I try and avoid the sort of controversy that strikes up in the case of same sex marriage or same gender attraction. But I think it’s about time I said my piece. Sometimes, amidst the whirlwind of a million extremist viewpoints and intolerance on both sides, it’s just hard to stay silent. That said, here’s a brief disclaimer: while I am a member of the LDS church, this is meant to by my own personal opinion. (Meaning, I’m not trying to speak for the church. I hope they agree, though). We’ll start with what will appear harsher—the written in stone—stuff. Then we’ll get on to that whole thing we call tolerance. And this is just one approach to the issue. I’m sure I could say more. First off, some blank statements of belief. Don’t get offended yet. I’ll explain later. 1. I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman lawfully wedded as husband and wife. Notice, I did just quote the LDS church’s “Proclamation on the Family.” I do not believe