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For those of us who are lesbian, gay, bi or transgender and LDS, it is reassuring that our Church has gone on record to stand with us against those who would bully us or discriminate against us.
This past Sunday and Monday, March 1 and 2nd, LGBT Mormons, Families & Friends gathered in the San Diego and Denver Area for what will become an opportunity for continued support to this community. One attendee stated on Facebook afterwards, “Felt the Spirit so strong at the LGBT Mormon Affirmation gathering tonight…”
Affirmation and Northstar leaders participating in the meeting committed to setting a tone of personal respect for each other, acknowledging that people of good will have personal experiences leading them to see different solutions to similar challenges. We do not have to agree with specific aspects of each other’s mission or practices in order to acknowledge the goodwill with which we each approach our purposes.
I feel God near when I sing. I know that He exists through this higher talent I’ve been given through voice. You, my friends, are where I see God’s light. For like you, God comes with no judgment of me. He loves me unconditionally and loves me for being the beautiful imperfect GAY that I am.
Preguntas frecuentes que se hacen los padres de familia cuando un hijo dice: “Mamá, papá, soy gay”. ¿Qué hacer? ¿Qué decir? ¿Qué esperar?
Love had begun to change her, to empower her. Suddenly she was fearlessly living her life. She was accomplishing amazing things, because someone loved her for who she truly was, and believed in her, she believed in herself and dared not only to dream, but to strive to make those dreams a reality.
Consejos de una experta para padres de hijos(as) LGBT en hogares religiosos y conservadores.
Apóstol mormón habla acerca de la relación que tiene con su hermano gay y ejemplifica el amor y comprensión que debe haber en toda familia SUD, a pesar de tener un miembro LGBT en ella.
I wanted so badly to fix the situation. That’s what I did as a father. I fixed everything, that was my job, and this was just another “fix-it” project. At one point in our conversation, I asked; “Why would you choose this lifestyle?” I was met with a look of shock as he replied,
“Are you serious? Why on earth would I CHOOSE to be associated with one of the most misunderstood and hated groups on the planet?”