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Title: LDS ward’s ban on ‘cross-gender’ costumes draws boos
Post by: Shana A on October 29, 2011, 07:58:55 AM
LDS ward's ban on 'cross-gender' costumes draws boos

By peggy fletcher stack

The Salt Lake Tribune
First published Oct 28 2011 10:05AM
Updated 7 hours ago

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52804317-78/church-costumes-flier-gender.html.csp (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52804317-78/church-costumes-flier-gender.html.csp)

Any little girl who wanted to dress up as Harry Potter or boy who chose to be Lady Liberty would not have been welcome at a recent Mormon Halloween party in Sandy.

The invitation, circulated in the neighborhood, specifically barred "cross-gender" costumes.
Title: Re: LDS ward’s ban on ‘cross-gender’ costumes draws boos
Post by: Just Kate on October 29, 2011, 11:12:16 AM
This is a rogue bishop thinking he can define church policy.  "Cross-gendered" costumes are not illegal in the church.  So much so I don't go a single year without someone doing one.

The church will likely come down hard on this bishop.
Title: Re: LDS ward’s ban on ‘cross-gender’ costumes draws boos
Post by: Padma on October 29, 2011, 11:23:30 AM
Seriously? Hasn't anyone noticed what the bishops are wearing? Perhaps they just don't like the competition on the catwalk.
Title: Re: LDS ward’s ban on ‘cross-gender’ costumes draws boos
Post by: Annah on October 29, 2011, 11:59:27 AM
Quote from: Padma on October 29, 2011, 11:23:30 AM
Seriously? Hasn't anyone noticed what the bishops are wearing? Perhaps they just don't like the competition on the catwalk.

HA!!
Title: Re: LDS ward’s ban on ‘cross-gender’ costumes draws boos
Post by: Just Kate on October 29, 2011, 01:00:08 PM
Quote from: Padma on October 29, 2011, 11:23:30 AM
Seriously? Hasn't anyone noticed what the bishops are wearing? Perhaps they just don't like the competition on the catwalk.

Well, LDS bishops don't wear robes like Catholic bishops and they aren't as high up in the church either.