Join us as we discuss the surprising events that challenge norms—married gay Mormons now receiving callings and participating in the sacrament. We will explore the impact, reactions, and implications of this new chapter, and discuss whether it marks a significant change in the community’s approach to inclusivity and acceptance.
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Show Notes:
- Charlie Bird
- Charlie and Ryan wedding
- Charlie and Ryan wedding video
- Answers from the Closet – Season 3 Episode 1
- Nuance Hug Foundation
- NuanceHoe YouTube
- Clip of Charlie on Instagram
- On the Record – LDS history with LGBTQ
- Jillian Ore
- Latter-Gay Stories Podcast
- Jubilee – Middle Ground
- Without the Mask by Charlie Bird
- Expanding the Borders of Zion by Charlie Bird
- Aaron Sherinian profile
- A Thoughtful Faith YouTube
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- 974-975: Jill and Katie Searle – Responding to Tragedy with Grace and Resilience
- 770-773: Laurie Lee Hall – Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith
- 998-999: Dusty Johns – Facing Excommunication for Being Same-Sex Married
- 1613: Persecuted by The Mormon Church – A Modern Case of Lying for the Lord – Douglas & Brennen
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I do wonder how David Archuleta’s very public defection last year because he was gay had anything to with this change. I mean it was pretty bad publicity.
Question: I know that the LDS church has counseled heterosexual married couples on appropriate sexual activities. Is this true as well for gay couples?
It did so once in the early 1980s. I don’t think that ever happened again. Though happy to be corrected on that. Don’t think the church has any place in anyone’s sexual preference or activity. Full open consent by all people involved.
When you set standards that are not attainable, especially for the LGBTQ+ community, the consequences of religious and psychological damage – suicides will prevail. I ask this question of the Mormon Church: “Would you rather have a deceased member (due to suicide) who was compliant with the Church’s homosexuality guidelines, but was in deep internal conflict over their sexuality due to Church policies. Or, an alive member or ex-member who is thriving and accepting of their sexuality and developed a spiritual life outside the Church?” God did not create anyone to self-destruct due to confusing religious dogma and ignorance. Human sexuality is extremely complex and most people do not understand the dynamics of its developmental origins – including the Mormon Church! Please get educated before demanding adherence to polices that could be catastrophic.
Esta noticia de apertura o aceptacion de parejas homosexuales ,es e nla Yglesia Original que esta en Sant Lake City????
Porque aca en Chile aun Te miran de manera ibferior y penosa ; si eres Trans o Gey .es una realidad en 2024
Sera que algun dia la Yglesia Mormona de Chile permitira que una Mujer Trans y su pateja ,tomen la santa Cena y reciba el sacerdocio su marido? O que se pueda sellar en el Templo