Mormonism and homosexuality
Mormons are changing their tune on same-sex marriage
By Jana Riess — June 27, 2017
In 2016, just over half of Mormons opposed same-sex marriage -- among the highest opposition of any religious group. However, the year before, 2/3 were against it, so there's been a rapid change of attitude.
Married. Gay. And Mormon. (Part 2)
By Jana Riess — June 14, 2017
As married gay Mormons, Nick and Spencer had already lived with having no callings, no temple recommends, and no access to the sacrament. Now they faced the possibility of excommunication.
Married. Gay. And Mormon. (Part 1)
By Jana Riess — June 13, 2017
Nick and Spencer would like to raise a family in the LDS Church, but they're navigating uncharted waters in their desire to stay active Mormons. Part 1 of a two-part profile by journalism student Kristin Lowe.
Mormon statement officially denounces ‘abusive’ conversion therapy for LGBTs
By Jana Riess — March 17, 2016
Well, hallelujah. This is quite a turnaround for Mormon culture.
Mormon seminary teacher responds to blogger’s 6 ideas for helping teens
By Jana Riess — March 15, 2016
Seminary teacher Doug Christensen admits he's not a gamer and he doesn't Snap Chat -- but that doesn't mean he's oblivious to the needs of the Mormon teenagers he encounters every day.
Gay Mormon teen chronicles nightmare of conversion therapy in “Saving Alex”
By Jana Riess — February 29, 2016
When she was 15, Alex Cooper's Mormon parents checked her in to a "conversion therapy" program that shamed her for being gay. Now she is telling her story.
Mormon LGBT ban was ‘revealed’ to the prophet as God’s will, says Elder Nelson
By Jana Riess — January 11, 2016
This is the first time that an apostle from the LDS Church has claimed the ban on gays to be not just another policy in the handbook, but an actual revelation from the Lord.
Thank you, Ken Jennings, for speaking out against new Mormon policies on same-sex families
By Jana Riess — December 1, 2015
"Jesus is on the record about how he treats children, and that’s not usually it," said Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings, referring to the new LDS policy barring children of same-sex marriages from being baptized.
Mormon outrage by the numbers, 2014
By Jana Riess — December 22, 2014
Traffic on this blog increased significantly this year. (Yay you!) I’m not as thrilled that my top-ranked posts were often the most negative. Here's 2014 by the numbers.
Gay Mormons and the Island of Misfit Toys
By Jana Riess — November 4, 2014
I don’t know what it’s like to be gay, but I do know what it is to feel like a freak in the heart of Mormondom, a fellow castaway on the Island of Misfit Toys.
Mormon leaders find unlikely evangelical and Catholic allies in fight against gay marriage
By Jana Riess — September 8, 2014
While I'm always glad to see Mormons cooperating with other denominations, the unlikely alliance of Mormons, Catholics, and evangelicals against gay marriage is a sad example of the old adage, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Mormon apostle: “Disciples of the Lord are defenders of marriage”
By Jana Riess — August 15, 2014
Taking exception to Elder Nelson's talk from yesterday. I can be a disciple of Christ and a supporter of nontraditional marriage. In fact, I can support nontraditional marriage precisely *because* I am a follower of that good shepherd.
An in-depth look at every individual excommunicated by Jesus Christ in scripture
By Jana Riess — June 19, 2014
With at least a dozen Mormons now facing church discipline, it's logical to take a step back and ask ourselves what Jesus would do. Here is an in-depth look at all the people Jesus excommunicated.
The pain of being gay and Mormon at BYU
By Jana Riess — May 21, 2014
Homosexuality is not a phase someone is going through. It isn't a temporary condition with which some people "struggle." LGBT Mormons cannot "pray the gay away" or cure themselves by marrying someone of the opposite sex.
Idaho to allow same-sex marriage, beginning Friday
By Jana Riess — May 14, 2014
Yesterday, a federal judge lifted a ban on same-sex marriage in Idaho. To me this is great news, though the 24% of Idaho that is Mormon may not feel the same way.
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