Proposition 8

So, I know there is a lot of controversy on this issue but I had to bring it up. I heard from my friend, Mandy, who lives in California that there is a lot of "anti-Mormon sentiment" out there because Proposition 8 passed. Then, the demonstrations near the LA temple took place. I knew the LDS church had a lot to do with it but exactly what, I didn't know. So, I decided to find out by asking some people. Then, our Bishop got up today and talked directly to us about this issue for which I was grateful.

Basically, the church did not put its own money into this cause, but it did encourage its members out in California to do so. LDS people in California were estimated to raise about 20 million of the 38 million dollars raised to fund the commercials and the overall effort to pass proposition 8. However, LDS people only consist of about 1% of the population in California. Therefore, it obviously wasn't just church members voting for this proposition to pass but interestingly enough, the media is saying a big part of the African-American and Latino population actually helped it pass the most. Anyway, I find the information interesting to say the least.
I know the Catholic church was also fighting for this proposition to pass and here is what they stated in a recent press release supporting the LDS church.