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The Affirmation LDS AIDS Memorial Quilt

May 24, 2014 |

Some were bittersweet requests, like, “Please tell me more about my uncle, father, brother, mission companion, BYU roommate…”

I Knew It, and I Knew God Knew It

May 17, 2014 |

I do not pretend to know what will happen in my future. But I do know I am living a life that meets spiritual needs congruent with the gay Mormon that I am. I do not expect special favors, or drastic changes in the Church for me to walk this path.

Why I’m Marching in Pride… And Why I Hope You’ll Join Me!

May 17, 2014 |

As I marched last year I looked around me and recognized that for many Mormons marching in a Pride parade would be a huge step out of their comfort zone, but felt impressed very strongly that this was the work of Christ—to step out of our comfort zones with unconditional love

I’ll Walk with You

May 17, 2014 |

I personally felt like God guided me to be on this team of filmmakers, and am profoundly grateful to have had the opportunity to do our best to help people

If It’s Time to Leave…

May 17, 2014 |

It continually became more painful and alienating for me to stay involved with a church that didn’t recognize me as a gay man and repeatedly left me feeling inadequate

Daily Beast Article on Being Gay at BYU

May 14, 2014 |

The Daily Beast describes what it’s like to be LGBT at BYU, including both progress made and challenges encountered.

New Episodes of Affirmation Podcast Released

May 14, 2014 |

Episodes 6 and 7 of the Affirmation Podcast have been released! Continuing from Episode 5, these two episodes feature some of what we were able to record from the 2014 Nauvoo Leadership Retreat.

New Episode of Affirmation Podcast Released

May 13, 2014 |

Episode 5 of the Affirmation Podcast has been released! This episode features a recorded meeting from the 2014 Nauvoo leadership retreat.

Reflections on Mothers’ Day

May 10, 2014 |

If my mother hadn’t strengthened me with her courage in that moment, I don’t know when I would have found enough courage of my own to come out