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Was wondering if in the vast sea of mormon themed podcasts out there if John Dehlin or anyone ever interviewed a counselor employed by the church who works with gays to help them become straight, or to keep their faith or anything like that. Anyone know if this stuff is going on still? The official support of reparative therapy has ceased, I believe, but I have no idea how gay members are counseled now by LDS Social Services. I would suggest sending a Private Message to turinturambar. He might know – or he might know someone who can answer your question. If he doesn’t check in and respond, send me a PM, as well. I will connect you to some gay members I know.
Natasha Parker is an LDS counselor who knows a lot about the present processes with LGBT. You can find her at http://www.patheos.com/blogs/mormontherapist/ I second mom3’s recommendation. I can’t believe I didn’t think of Natasha. My BP said that he has recently been sent a brochure for leaders on responding to members who are gay. I’m going to try to get a copy. He said the brochure made it clear that the church recognises that they don’t have all the answers, that there are things as yet unknown. He said that it even seemed to hint at the possibility that current policy might not always be so. But that may have been his personal reading on the matter.
There are certain aspects of stereotypical gay culture which are very unhealthy and I think gay members should stay away from them. That’s probably the challenge – moving away from the promiscuity of gay culture and into something more stable. If this can be achieved, I think the church may eventually accept it. In this sense gay marriage is a positive.
Although are gays ready for divorce, alimony, massive legal fees, expensive weddings that break the bank etc?
Quote:Although are gays ready for divorce, alimony, massive legal fees, expensive weddings that break the bank etc?
As ready as heterosexuals, I’m sure.
Heterosexuals are used to it. That’s why most of them don’t seem to get married these days! Hollande of France is in big trouble. He’s cheated on his “partner” (who isn’t married to him) with another woman. His unmarried main girlfriend is now in hospital. Polygamy without the forms…
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