It’s common to talk about condoning as it applies to LGBTQ people (whether they’ve actually done anything wrong or not), but why is this the thing that people feel they are obligated to judge, when there is an endless list of our neighbor’s actions and beliefs we could potentially choose to condone or not condone…
Read MoreGOD WILL YET REVEAL MANY GREAT & IMPORTANT THINGS
I am so grateful for this article of our faith. While some feel we know everything we need to know about men, women, marriage, family, our purpose, and the eternities, there are so, SO, many members whO still have a ton of questions…
Read MoreWHY ARE SO MANY FAMILIES WITH LGBTQ CHILDREN LEAVING THE CHURCH?
Most visibly "out" individuals in past decades were adult gay men. Because homosexuality was considered a choice and viewed as a threat to family and religious values, most were pushed out or left family and religious communities and existed on the wild edges of society. Too many struggled to feel worthy of God's love...
Read MoreRespecting Pronouns - A Simple Way to Help Save Lives
Lift+Love Transgender Mama Specialist Anita Ervin has compiled an easy-to-understand resource titled “Transgender and Non-Binary Education” that covers many of the basic facts about being transgender or non-binary. It’s great for beginners or anyone who has questions about what it means to be transgender or non-binary…
Read MoreHOW CAN I TALK TO MY KIDS ABOUT DATING, MARRIAGE, ETC WHEN SOME ARE LGBTQ & SOME ARE STRAIGHT?
This is the reality for any family with gay and straight kids. The fact is, the law of chastity is different for our gay and lesbian children, they are asked to live the law of celibacy, with no help or support. A search of the church website brings up celibacy under both the Topical Guide and the Guide to the Scriptures, but each only says, “see marriage, marry”…
Read MoreLGBTQ youth are reaching coming out milestones at younger ages than in previous years
LGBTQ youth are reaching coming out milestones at younger ages than in previous years…
Read MoreWhat can i do to prepare for Sunday lessons about the temple?
If you are a Young Women Leader, a member of the Bishopric, or other youth leader involved with the Sunday lessons, please take special care to remember that this could be a sensitive topic for many of the youth (whether you are aware of their concerns or not). Love and teach like the Savior, and let the Spirit guide you in teaching these important (but sensitive) lessons…
Read MoreGO AND SIN NO MORE (RIGHT?)
In the last little while, I’ve heard many people use this phrase as a reason to withhold support or condemn LGBTQ people. How did this happen?…
Read More1 in 5 Gen Z adults (ages 18-25) identify as LGBTQ
One in five Gen Z adults (ages 18-25) identify as LGBTQ…The percentage of U.S. adults who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual has increased to a new high of 7.1%, which is double the percentage from 2012, when Gallup first measured it…
Read MoreIs "Conversion Therapy" still a thing?
Is “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ individuals still happening? According to the recent Trevor Project LGBTQ Mental Health Survey, 17% of current LGBTQ youth have been threatened with or have been forced to undergo these types of therapies. Did you know that LGBTQ kids who are threatened with and/or undergo these conversion therapies are more than TWICE as likely to attempt suicide? What is the church* policy on “conversion therapy”?…
Read MoreIS EVERY INTERACTION AT CHURCH A TEMPLE RECOMMEND INTERVIEW?
“Every interaction at church isn’t a temple recommend interview, our job isn’t to determine worthiness!”
My dear friend, a ward YW president, brought this up during ward council where the group was discussing how to create a place of belonging and safety for all to worship the Lord…
45% of LGBTQ teens have considered suicide in the past year - What can we DO?
45% of LGBTQ teens have considered suicide in the past year. We have to do something - we need every one of those wonderful kids and their unique talents & perspectives in our families, our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches, and our workplaces. But what can we DO?
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