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Thankfully, I have been able to accept that being a lesbian was somehow part of the plan, and in many ways I am thankful this is part of my experience in my daily life.
While stopped at an intersection, he quietly said, in a concerned voice, “Dad, I just wanted you and Rick to know that you are gay.” I asked him, “What makes you think that?” He said, “Because you are two men that love each other.”
“Your coming out has become a wonderful journey for us. So, thanks.”
For the third consecutive year, Mormons will be participating in LGBT Pride celebrations to show their support for their LGBT neighbors, friends, and family. Come join the celebration!
There are a lot of groups out there, but this one will be particularly safe for parents who are new to LGBT/SSA issues. It will be monitored carefully, and remain a place for parents who are learning to affirm their LGBT children without losing their religion.
Talk given by Randall Thacker May 3, 2014 on the banks of the Mississippi River: We stand today at the point of departure where the Saints left Nauvoo and went West into in many ways unknown territory. Yes, there was some charted territory and maps and things, but into an unknown future. I remember when I first came out. I was so afraid of that unknown future, and what it meant for me, my family and my faith. And I know many of you here have gone through that point in life… or maybe are going through it today.
Al tener la oportunidad de asistir a la Reunión de Afirmación México me dejo edificado de una manera muy especial, pues además de conocer a amigos nuevos con pensamientos y expectativas iguales a los míos.
When Jesus was criticized for reaching out to so-called outsiders, he responded by saying, “What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after [the one].” As leaders, our time, vision, and outreach should really be focused on the one, which for today’s conference, represents our gay brothers and sisters.
Some were bittersweet requests, like, “Please tell me more about my uncle, father, brother, mission companion, BYU roommate…”