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 Award-Winning Essays
2000 Affirmation Writing Awards Contest Winners October 7, 2000 First Place: Anne Sacson, This Is All Your Fault, Henry David Thoreau (And You Didn't Help Much Either, Robert Frost) A Californa Mormon mother's personal journey before, and after, her son's coming out, including how she is affected by Proposition 22, and by the words of a few literary friends. Second Place: Thomas J. Mathews, The Thrice-Tied Knot: The story of a late bloomer The coming out story of a BYU professor. Third Place: Don D.P.K. Harryman, Jr, An Open Letter to the LDS Public Affairs Department in Hawaii A letter to the Public Affairs Department of the LDS Church regarding the Church's involvement in opposing same-gender marriage in the State of Hawaii. Honorable mentions: Karin Anderson England, Wendy and the Lost Girls An examination, with commentary, on the text of a suit filed by the "Citizens of Nebo School District for Moral And Legal Values" against a Utah high school teacher and coach, Wendy Weaver, who "came out" as a lesbian in 1997. Jalis, Dear Church Family... Love, Your Lesbian Sister A plea to the brothers and sisters of her Ward for understanding and acceptance from a lesbian sister who desires to remain faithful. John-Charles Duffy, In the Meantime A personal essay capturing the challenges a gay Mormon faces in rethinking his/her beliefs and finding new direction in life. Cristi Jenkins, The Gifts of Being Gay: Letting Go of Fear This amazingly poignant open letter to all parents of gays and lesbians is both heartfelt and honestly spoken. Judges: D. Michael Quinn, Chair Additional Submissions to Contest Jon Schild, Equal Treatment? This paper examines the statement by church leaders who claim that they expect no more of its gay members than it does of any other unmarried members. R. Drew Smith, The Impact of Religion on Gays and Lesbians The role of the counselor or friend is not always easy when assisting gays or lesbians who have been severely hurt because of a clash with their religion. Jeff Laver, Mormon & Gay Jeff ponders lost illusions and examines how anger and pain can be powerful motivators. |
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