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Topic: 8: The Mormon Proposition

A photo of the author with her family.

I left my church for my family

Joy Gabriel
FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2007 file photo, Joyce Shontz, left, and Danita Long register as domestic partners at City Hall in Lawrence, Kan. Although fixing the economy is the top priority, Republicans who won greater control of state governments in the midterm elections are considering how to pursue action on a range of social issues, including abortion, gun rights and even divorce laws. In Kansas, the victory by gov.-elect Sam Brownback, a strong opponent of abortion and gay marriage, has created strong expectations among evangelical supporters. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) (AP)

Lisa Leff
A still from "8: The Mormon Proposition": Tyler Barrick and Spencer Jones, former Mormons ostracized by the church for their marriage.

Jodi Mardesich
A still from "8: The Mormon Proposition"

Andrew O'Hehir