I write this as an activist who is not active in the church. I know that those of you who are are feeling very discouraged after General Conference this week. I know that everyone has reasons to leave the…
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The Spiritual Challenge in Mormon Political Support for Gay Marriage
It is a relief that leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now publicly encouraging members of the Church to study out the issues, make up their own minds, and act and vote according to the…
More Dialogue in Chicago
Last March, I participated in a “Mormons and gays” dialogue that was held in the Chicago Stake. That dialogue emerged from a series of conversations between the local stake president and members of the Church — both gay and straight.…
Testimonies of Wholeness
A Reflection by Tawnya Smith The Affirmation conference in Salt Lake City was an affirmation of hope and love. There were many in attendance including many more families and allies than in the past, and I personally sensed a strong…
Unexpected Journey
By Anita Stephens It was February 25 2011, I night I will never forget and the day we embarked on a journey we never expected. That is the night we discovered our 2nd son Tyler was gay. We belong to…
Barb and Steve Young Speak to LGBT Mormons
Even before he opened his mouth Steve Young spoke volumes with his very presence (and his speech was relevant and entertaining). However, Barb brought down the house. She was effusive. She was both well-prepared and spontaneous. She has projected herself…
God Understands Our Adversity and Accepts Our Offering: A Lesson from the D&C
By Dana Hale (written on Aug. 4 and posted on Mormons Building Bridges) This is last minute, but I’m teaching today’s Gospel Doctrine lesson (#29) and found a nice little gem. This lesson focuses on the churches work in building…
The Evolution of Affirmation and What It Means for Gay Mormons and their Allies
Affirmation is the oldest organization specifically for LGBT Mormons. Affirmation came into being because of the conflict LGBT Mormons experienced between what they were being told about gender and same-sex attraction by Church leaders, and what they actually experienced. I’ve…
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Онлайн игра Lucky Streak 1 – играть онлайн в казино Эльдорадо Игра на деньги для онлайн казино Lucky Streak 1 Lucky Streak 1 – Среди такого разнообразия отыскать нужный слот проще простого достаточно использовать функцию применения сортировочных фильтров. Единственной дополнительной…
The Gay Mormon Ten Commandments
This post originated in an on-line conversation I had with a friend about LGBT community ethics in relation to coming out. There’s still tension within the LGBT Mormon community over the question of how “out” to be in the Church.…