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Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
BACKGROUND
Adherence to Christian doctrine is expanded to encompass the teachings of The Publication of Mormon and other teachings originating with Joseph Smith, who established the Church in , in New York State.
The Church has a pyramidal structure. Ultimate authority lies with the First Presidency, and comprises the President, who is most commonly referred to as the Prophet, and his two counsellors. The second-highest governing body, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is appointed by the president, with each Prophet succeeded by the most senior apostle at his death. Beneath them are the Quorums of 70, which are considered general authorities and can train and proclaim anywhere in the world.
The Church is divided into 22 regions across the society. Those regions are further divided into Stakes, each consisting of five to twelve Wards (usually a single church or parish) led by a Bishop.
LGBTQ+ EQUALITY
ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER IDENTITY
The LDS Church follows strict rules of sexual c
Same-Sex Attraction
Same-sex attraction refers to emotional, physical, or sexual attraction to a person of the same gender. The intended meaning of gender in the family proclamation is biological sex at birth. The trial of same-sex attraction is not the same for everyone. Some people may feel exclusively attracted to the same gender, while others may feel attracted to both genders.
The Church distinguishes between same-sex attraction and homosexual behavior. People who experience same-sex attraction or identify as same-sex attracted, lesbian, or bisexual can make and keep covenants with God and fully and worthily participate in the Church. Identifying as gay, lesbian, or double attraction or experiencing same-sex attraction is not a sin and does not prohibit one from participating in the Church, holding callings, or attending the temple.
Sexual purity is an vital part of God’s design for our happiness. Sexual relations are reserved for a man and gal who are married and promise complete loyalty to each other. Sexual relations between a man and woman who are not married, or between people o
As a gay Mormon, I construct my home in the borderlands. In a theology that says every man must be married to a woman in command to be with God and progress in heaven, gay Mormons are anomalies. No one quite knows what to do with us.
For a while, the reply was to serve a full-time mission, marry a woman, reveal no one, and let things work themselves out.
When that approach led to tragedy and broken families, the answer became celibacy, which is less of an answer and more of a holding pattern in a religion that declares the family to be &#;the most crucial unit in time and in eternity.&#;
Every question, from &#;How can I be happy with no possibility of finding a companion?&#; to &#;Will I still be gay after this life?&#; seems to be met with official answers amounting to &#;Have faith. It will work out in the end.&#; And, yet, despite these difficult and unanswered questions, I choose to continue to participate in my Latter-day Saint congregation and community.
So if I don&#;t belong, why stay? There are plenty of affirming faith communities where queer people and their families
'Even though I still don't understand everything, I recognize that I don't hold to. All I am asked to do is love as God would love.'
This comment, and many others like it, is included in an updated version of 'Mormon and Gay,” an official website from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The site reinforces the reality that, in the words of one Mormon scripture, God “…loveth his children;…” (1 Nephi ), and seeks to aide everyone better understand homosexual attraction from a gospel perspective.
Laurie’s Story-A Flicker of Light That Brought Me Back to the Saviour
The first version of this website launched in December under the title 'Mormons and Gays.' The modern appellation, 'Mormon and Gay,' reflects the reality that a person doesn’t demand to choose between these two identities — one can, in fact, be gay and live trusted to the teachings of Christ.
The Church acknowledges that Latter-day Saints experience same-sex attraction in a variety of ways. Some strive to linger celibate and others commit. Some identify as homosexual or lesbian while others do not.
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