By Diane Oviatt In his powerful book, “Far From the Tree”, Andrew Solomon explores the experience of parenting a child who is very different from you. The overarching theme gleaned from the real stories he presents of parents raising…
Month: June 2014
A Difference of Opinion
Over the past few years, I have had dozens of conversations with friends and family members who are active members of the LDS Church on the subject of homosexuality. Most active members feel misunderstood and maligned by the ‘world’ and…
The Devil is in the Details
During a recent trip to the Philippines on behalf of the Liahona Children’s Foundation, I found myself in a car with some Philippine saints as we were travelling across Manila to screen children to ascertain their levels of malnutrition. We…
Shame and Affirmation
I am the father of a teenage gay son and the sun never sets on the drama and trouble that that boy can get into. As such, there is a continuous need to touch base and talk about the things…
Dressing Wounds–Showing Love at Pride
By Doree Burt Last Sunday was the third time I walked with Mormons Building Bridges in the Utah Pride parade. It is a Sunday I look forward to, and then I mourn its passing. This year I, along with other…
There Is Room For You
by Vicki Johnson “There is room for you in this church.” For some of you this statement will resound with truth and you will agree with me, Yes! Of Course! As I am fond of saying, everything I ever needed…
Gay Marriage And My Grandmother
By John Crofts When I was a student at BYU I was given an assignment to interview my grandmother (Gay Marriage among the zillion questions). My grandmother was an amazing woman. Her mother died leaving my grandmother to raise her…