Abomination Quote by Andrew Solomon
“It does seem to me, though, that there is a difference between the Mormon Church saying, "We don't accept gay people within the Church; we don't accept gay marriage within the Church; we don't accept people who act on their homosexual desires within the Church;" and trying to interfere with what happens outside of the Church. That seemed to me to be an abomination.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on LGBTQ+ issues, 2015
He distinguishes between internal church policies and external societal interference, calling the latter an abomination.
In simple terms: He sees church rules as internal, but outside meddling as wrong.
Key Takeaway
Respect internal doctrine, oppose external oppression.
Themes
religion
LGBTQ+ rights
ethics
authority
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church governance
- public policy
- activism
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
church autonomy
moral boundaries
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance religious freedom with civil rights?
- When is external influence necessary?
A Different Perspective
External interference can still be justified under certain moral frameworks.
