propostion 8

With the election this year and with the proposition 8 issue in california, I had the thought, why is the church persecuted even in this day in a country that was founded on the belief that each person is free to worship God in their own way.  Why are we hated for what we believe in?  it amazes me.  with all the persecutions and false ads and reports against the church, isnt it an amazing testimony that the church does not fight back.  it is truly what the savior taught to turn the other cheek as our enemies strike our faces.  how awesome it is to know that we have a prophet to lead us.  we have 12 apostles that work with him that know exactly without flaw or question what our savior and heavenly father would have us to do.  i am so thankful to my heavenly father that i have been given a testimony.  i KNOW that the church of Jesus Christ of later day saints is the only true church on earth.  President Monson is the prophet on the earth right now.  i know that joseph smith is a prophet of God.  I know he is who he said he was.  i know he saw what he said he saw.  

p.s. Thank you to all the Californians who voted for proposition 8