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Like a lot of you I was upset by that announcement on gays not so long ago. It was very misjudged and the leadership have had to backtrack. The only thing I would say is that among gay men there has often been a culture of hyper promiscuity and I would try and steer any gay sons of mine away from that. The same could apply to hetero kids too perhaps.
Quote:We recently had a member of the High Council talk in a Sacrament meeting that he thought that the
Church would soon be experiencing persecution like the Jews during the Holocaust or the Blacks in the US
during the 50’s for the position the Church has taken regarding Gay marriage.
That is very wrong in so many ways. However I disagree with the notion that churches should be forced to marry gays – that will lead to ugly situations in the long run for both sides. I feel the impetus for change has to come from within. I have heard some positive statements on gays in our ward in the past so there is hope.
Bridget, I know quite a few LDS Bishops who would have done what your last comment described – and lots of non-LDS pastors/ministers/priests who would not have done it. So, again, he answer to the title question is, “Yes,” and, “Just like anywhere else.” [Admin Note]: This site is for support and solutions – on a personal level. Characterizing all members and/or leaders of the LDS Church as heartless when it comes to any population is wrong and against our rules. Of course, the Church’s policies regarding LGBTQ+ people (members or not) are damaging in important ways, and we are free to feel like it is fine for LGBTQ+ members to leave if they are being hurt too deeply, but that is a totally different discussion than one that asks a rhetorical question that condemns an entire group of people, intentionally or not.
If this post and the follow-upmocmmment had been focused simply on the wonderful examples of charity shared therein, I would not have to write this note. If we want to talk about how we might be able to help spread this sort of action within the Church that is fine. If this conversation is merely a condemnation of Bishops, it will be closed.
Ray, and everyone, i totally want to apologize if my post came across as bashing bishops. We had some really good bishops with our gay son. They were kind to him and us as were some stake leaders. They just did not understand and do this experience was nice. And Ray, you are right about other churches too. We were kicked out of the Nazarene church because we had a gay son and Mormon friends. I was glad to read about so many good bishops and leaders you all mentioned. In support of Ray’s reminder, we have on this board Bishops, High Councilors, and Bishopric members who work hard to embrace and include LGBTQ members, and to soften LDS hearts in that arena. So yes – I know Mormon Bishops who would.
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In support of Ray’s reminder, we have on this board Bishops, High Councilors, and Bishopric members who work hard to embrace and include LGBTQ members, and to soften LDS hearts in that arena.So yes – I know Mormon Bishops who would.
That is soo good to know mom!
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