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As a community of Church members, Latter-day Saints should create a welcoming environment. Those who experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay can fully participate in the Church. Still, its stance toward LGBTQ people — including those who grow up in the church — remains painful for many. The faith opposes same-sex marriage and sexual intimacy, but it has taken a more welcoming stance to LGBTQ people in recent years.
Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
All homosexual sexual activity is condemned as sinful by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in its law of chastity, and the church teaches that God does not approve of same-sex marriage. [1][2] Adherents who participate in same-sex sexual behavior may face church discipline. Same-sex attraction refers to emotional, physical, or sexual attraction to a person of the same gender. The intended meaning of gender in the family proclamation is biological sex at birth. ‘I couldn’t believe it was true’
Critics often say there is no place in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for LGBTQ+ members, which preaches that having same-sex attraction is not a sin but acting on it is. Where were you when the new November policy became public and what did you think at the time? I was in a business meeting with clients in the Bay Area of California, and as the meeting was going on, my phone started vibrating constantly. Mormon church comes out in support of same
The LDS Church previously taught that same-sex attraction is a curable condition, but now states that "individuals do not choose to have such attractions" and that therapy focusing on "a change in sexual orientation" is "unethical.". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acknowledges that same-sex attraction is a sensitive issue that requires kindness, compassion and understanding. The Church does not take a position on the cause of same-sex attraction. LDS Church has work to do in welcoming LGBTQ+ members, says
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that it was reversing its controversial policy that classified people in same-sex marriages as "apostates.". In , members of the then-newly formed Mormons Building Bridges did their best to reduce the tension between these groups by donning their Sunday best and marching en masse to wide applause in a Utah pride parade. It was a simple yet potent gesture that echoed around the globe, setting an example for fellow believers who then took up the style, if not the name, in other pride parades. 
What the Church of Jesus Christ Believes about Same
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' support for the Respect for Marriage Act is the its latest step in being more welcoming to the LGBTQ community. .
Dallin H Oaks, the new Mormon prophet, on LGBT issues
Identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual or experiencing same-sex attraction is not a sin and does not prohibit one from participating in the Church, holding callings, or attending the temple. .
LDS Church Reverses Policies On LGBT Apostasy And Child
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has been involved with many pieces of legislation relating to LGBT people and their rights (e.g. housing, job discrimination, and same-sex marriage). [1]. .