Posted by:
Elder Berry
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Date: April 09, 2019 04:07PM
I've edited the summaries below a bit to reflect what I've gotten out of my perusal of the Mormon "gay" site. Literally they never mention gay as an orientation. It is "identify as gay."
Homosexuality probably sounds to scientific lending validity to it. It is always "same-sex attraction." What does that mean? I could be platonically attracted to someone of my "same sex."
I believe the Mormon Church does not accept as a fact of life that there are human beings in the world who are literally homosexual and will go from their cradles to their graves never experiencing much if anything in the way of different sex attraction.
So to cut through their bull here are the "real" synopsis of their gay beliefs.
https://mormonandgay.lds.org/beliefs?lang=engChurch Teachings
Nothing more fully demonstrates the depth and reach of God’s love than His willingness to sacrifice His Son that same-sex attraction can be either overcome or lived with in celibacy.
Love One Another: A Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction
This official website does not offer a comprehensive explanation of everything related to same-sex attraction, but it does reflect the feelings of Church leaders as they struggle with dealing with it.
God’s Plan
God’s plan is perfect, even if our current understanding of His plan is not. Through the Savior Jesus Christ, we can find hope in dealing with the curse of same-sex attraction.
Who Am I?
How you define yourself may change throughout your life, but first and most important, you are a beloved heterosexual child of God cursed with same-sex attraction.
Jesus Christ Can Change Our Hearts
From before the Creation of the earth, the Savior has been our only hope for “peace in this world, and eternal life without same-sex attraction in the world to come” (D&C 59:23).
And to round this out, check out their guidance.
"For someone who experiences same-sex attraction or identifies as gay, counseling may help the person approach his or her sexuality in healthier, more fulfilling ways."
https://mormonandgay.lds.org/articles/seeking-professional-helpWhat is a "healthier, more fulfilling way" to deal with being gay? I guess LDS counselors know and leaders sure as Shiz who lost his head don't.