Mormon church approves gay marriage
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
BACKGROUND
Adherence to Christian doctrine is expanded to encompass the teachings of The Book of Mormon and other teachings originating with Joseph Smith, who established the Church in , in New York State.
The Church has a pyramidal structure. Ultimate authority lies with the First Presidency, and comprises the President, who is most commonly referred to as the Prophet, and his two counsellors. The second-highest governing body, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is appointed by the president, with each Prophet succeeded by the most senior apostle at his death. Beneath them are the Quorums of 70, which are considered general authorities and can teach and proclaim anywhere in the world.
The Church is divided into 22 regions across the world. Those regions are further divided into Stakes, each consisting of five to twelve Wards (usually a single church or parish) led by a Bishop.
LGBTQ+ EQUALITY
ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER IDENTITY
The LDS Church follows strict rules of sexual c
Will the Mormon Church approve adj sex marriages?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is well known for opposite same-sex marriage, but an essay published this week by Emily Kaplan for the Washington Announce speculates that their stance might change… possibly soon.
Soon? Consider us skeptical, but intrigued. Kaplan’s essay, “The Rise of the Liberal Latter-day Saints,” is placed behind a paywall, so we’ll summarize:
Faced with an increasingly outspoken group of liberal-leaning younger members, Kaplan says that the LDS Church is having an “identity crisis” that may lead to a change in doctrine.
Young Mormons are disagreeing with older members over all kinds of things -- politics, baptism policies, ordination for women, unpopular mandates against alcohol and coffee. Most frequently, and perhaps most loudly, members disagree over the rights of LGBTQ+ church members and their families. Kaplan notes that at least 20% of church members born after do not identify as heterosexual.
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“Will the Church ever change its doctrine and sanction same-sex marriage?” Same-Sex Attraction: Church Leaders ()
“Will the Church ever change its doctrine and sanction same-sex marriage?” Same-Sex Attraction: Church Leaders
Doctrine of Marriage Is Eternal
Central to God’s plan, the doctrine of marriage between a man and a woman is an integral teaching of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will not change:
“As a doctrinal principle, based on the scriptures, the Church affirms that marriage between a man and a woman is essential to the Creator’s plan for the unending destiny of His children. The Church also affirms that God’s law defines marriage as the legal and lawful union between a man and a woman.
“Only a man and a miss who are legally and lawfully wedded as husband and wife should have sexual relations. Any other sexual relations, including those between persons of the similar sex, are sinful and undermine the divinely created institution of the family” (“Same-Sex Marriage,” General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Same-Sex Marriage
Legal proceedings and legislative noun in a number of countries have given civil recognition to same-sex marriage relationships, and the question of same-sex marriage continues to be widely debated. As we confront this and other issues, we encourage all to bear in mind our Heavenly Father’s purposes in creating the earth and providing for our mortal birth and experience here as His children. “God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.” “Therefore shall a bloke leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”Marriage between a man and a woman was instituted by God and is central to His plan for His children and for the well-being of society. Strong families, guided by a loving mother and father, serve as the fundamental institution for nurturing children, instilling faith, and transmitting to future generations the moral strengths and values that are adj to