By Meg Abhau We received so many amazing responses to our blog post, ‘Closets are for Clothes’. One response was very inquisitive. This person responded anonymously, so I feel that I can post this response and break it down and…
Month: December 2013
Timeline of Mormon Thinking About Homosexuality
By Seth Anderson (also published in RationalFaiths.com) Mormonism’s understanding of homosexuality shifts over time from quiet disapproval to intense institutionalized homophobia by the mid-20th century. The common theme that runs throughout Mormonism’s treatment of homosexuality is what I call “other…
Perspectives on Mormon Doctrine and LGBT Mormons
By Michael Barker The first part of my essay will center around the deconstruction and the complication of that idea. The latter part will address some of the more specific arguments against same-sex marriage and homosexuality within the context of…
A More Inclusive Understanding of the Proclamation
By Lori Bolland Embree This was originally written as a comment on a hurtful post at the FB page “Family–A Proclamation to the World”. I absolutely believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. The…
Discussion About Enduring Frustration and an Ensuing Testimony
By Gina Crivello and Wendy Montgomery WENDY Gina, my heart is with you, my sweet friend. I know how you are feeling, how tired your are deep in your soul from the constancy of this fight. It wears you down…
God’s Affirmation
A collection of testimonies from LGBT Mormon’s and Allies affirming God’s love and acceptance. Personal revelation is our promise in both the Book of Mormon and the New Testament. God’s love can lead to healing and understanding, and helps us…
The Gay Law of Chastity
By Hermia Lyly (also published at YoungMormonFeminists.org) It’s been about three weeks since I met with my bishop and sat numbly in his office while he told me I can’t take the sacrament because I have a girlfriend. Yes, I…