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there are virtually no homosexuals in the Mormon church), probably because we view it as a sin. The church policy on homosexuals is that they are allowed to get baptized but they cannot practice homosexuality as a member.
Question:
What is the Church's attitude toward homosexuality?
Answer:
Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued the following statement about homosexuality:
"We believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. We believe that marriage may be eternal through exercise of the power of the everlasting priesthood in the house of the Lord.
"People inquire about our position on those who consider themselves so-called gays and lesbians. My response is that we love them as sons and daughters of God. They may have certain inclinations which are powerful and which may be difficult to control. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If they do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church. If they violate the law of chastity and the moral standards of the Church, then they are subject to the discipline of the Church, just as others are.
"We want to help these people, to strengthen them, to assist them with their problems and to help them with their difficulties. But we cannot stand idle if they indulge in immoral activity, if they try to uphold and defend and live in a so-called same-sex marriage situation. To permit such would be to make light of the very serious and sacred foundation of God-sanctioned marriage and its very purpose, the rearing of families" (Ensign, Nov. 1998, 71).
E_B: How does one practice homosexuality?
People inquire about our position on those who consider themselves so-called gays and lesbians
That quote is from the current leader of the Mormon church, Gordon B Hinckley, from 1998.
Originally posted by msnevil (as are following quotes until specified otherwise)
"Therefore, if a man marry him a wife in the world.... but are angels of God forever and ever. (D&C 132:15-17)"- (shortened by Dragon for space)
So all Marriages outside the Mormon Temple are Not "Blessed" by the Heavenly Father. And as such, The marriages are only "Worldly". And at the time of Death is Revoked. (And then the "single person" is demoted to "angelic status". To serve other Temple Married couples.)
So All Non Mormons are Revoked from Being "Gods and Goddesses" over Worlds.
Why Is this doctrine Not taught openly? (Is the conspiracy.)
And why does DragonsDemesne Fail To mention this?
(Plus we can have the Baptism of the Dead conspiracy added as well. Along with Blood atonement, Adam is God, temple Rituals, ceremony of the veil, secret oaths, the total Authority of the President, etc.)
Also of side note, The Mormons of yester year are different the ones of Today. The First presidency Declares the Continual Revelation of the Heavenly Father. (He, Much like the Pope. Reveals ever Changing truths Based on the Heavenly Fathers will. Of Course, The president is not the Pope, and vise versa.
Excitable Boy: What is the difference between a "so-called" gay or lesbian and a plain old gay and lesbian? This guy just has trouble with the words gay and lesbian. He says "those who consider themselves so-called gays or lesbians" instead of "gays and lesbians." Sounds like he's in the closet.
Shouldn't God be the leader of the church? Is this guy the Pope of the Mormon church?
And yes, the president of the Mormon church is a position equivalent to the Pope in the Catholic church.
Originally posted by msnevil
And why does DragonsDemesne Fail To mention this?
(Plus we can have the Baptism of the Dead conspiracy added as well. Along with Blood atonement, Adam is God, temple Rituals, ceremony of the veil, secret oaths, the total Authority of the President, etc.)
Hinckley is the main reason that I'm now sitting on the outside looking in on the Mormon Church. Every interview that he did just revealed to me more and more that he was a fraud and didn't even have a testimony of what he was trying to say or in most cases, what he was trying not to say. Anyway, I knew that on several occasions, that he had stated that the Church was either true or a fraud, etc.
source: mormontruth.blogspot.com...
I see, so now we're passing judgement on people because of their appearances?
Excitable Boy: What is the difference between a "so-called" gay or lesbian and a plain old gay and lesbian? This guy just has trouble with the words gay and lesbian.
1995: Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote a definitive article in the magazine Ensign, titled "Same Gender Attraction". Some points stated in his article were:
...
4) The terms "homosexual, lesbian, and Gay are adjectives, (as in "homosexual feelings", or "lesbian behavior") and should not be used as nouns to describe people.
1995: Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote a definitive article in the magazine Ensign, titled "Same Gender Attraction". Some points stated in his article were:
...
4) The terms "homosexual, lesbian, and Gay are adjectives, (as in "homosexual feelings", or "lesbian behavior") and should not be used as nouns to describe people.
May I ask what has driven you into hatred?