Lds position on homosexuality
'Even though I still don't understand everything, I comprehend that I don't contain 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 queer attraction from a gospel perspective.
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The first version of this website launched in December under the title 'Mormons and Gays.' The fresh 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 constant to the teachings of Christ.
The Church acknowledges that Latter-day Saints experience same-sex attraction in a variety of ways. Some strive to last celibate and others wedding. Some identify as queer or lesbian while others do not.
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Same-Sex Attraction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acknowledges that same-sex attraction is a sensitive issue that requires kindness, kindness and understanding. The “Same-Sex Attraction” section of reinforces the reality that, in the words of one Latter-day Saint scripture, God “loveth his children” (1 Nephi ), and seeks to help everyone enhanced understand same-sex attraction from a gospel perspective.
The Church does not take a position on the bring about of same-sex attraction. In , Elder Dallin H. Oaks said, “The Church does not have a position on the causes of any of these susceptibilities or inclinations, including those related to same-gender attraction.”
Feelings of same-sex attraction are not a sin. President M. Russell Ballard said: “Let us be clear: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that ‘the experience of same-sex attraction is a complex existence for many people. The attraction itself is not a sin, but acting on it is. Even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they do pick how to respond to them. With love and understanding, the Church reaches out to all God’s children, including [those with same-sex attrac
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The Church opposes homosexual behavior, and we reach out with understanding and respect to people with same-gender attraction.
If you know people who have a same-gender attraction, follow the same principles you do in your other friendships: “Choose your friends carefully. They will greatly influence how you think and act, and even help determine the person you will turn into. Choose friends who give your values so you can strengthen and inspire each other in living high standards. A correct friend will encourage you to be your optimal self. … Treat everyone with kindness and respect” (For the Strength of Youth [booklet, ], 12).
The Church teaches that human sexuality has a purpose in Heavenly Father’s prepare . In order for us to be happy and to fulfill that purpose, we are commanded to live the law of chastity. Homosexual behavior is contrary to that purpose and violates God’s commandments.
However, if someone is attracted to people of the same gender and does not act on those feelings, he or she has not sinned. The Church’s standard for morality
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acknowledges that same-sex attraction is a sensitive issue that requires kindness, compassion and understanding. The website reinforces the reality that, in the words of one Latter-day Saint scripture, God “loveth his children” (1 Nephi ), and seeks to help everyone better perceive same-sex attraction from a gospel perspective.
The Church does not take a position on the cause of same-sex attraction. In , Elder Dallin H. Oaks said, “The Church does not have a position on the causes of any of these susceptibilities or inclinations, including those related to same-gender attraction.”
Feelings of same-sex attraction are not a sin. Elder M. Russell Ballard said: “Let us be clear: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that ‘the life of same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people. The attraction itself is not a sin, but acting on it is. Even though individuals do not select to have such attractions, they do choose how to respond to them. With love and kind, the Church reaches out to all God’s children, including [those with lgbtq+ attraction].’”
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