same sex attraction Archives

Transformed Through the LDS and Christ: Joshua Johanson’s Journey From Gay to Wife, Temple, and Family

Transformed by Christ: How the Church’s Teachings Guided Joshua Johanson Toward Marriage and Family Joshua Johanson’s story is a powerful example of what can happen when someone decides that Jesus Christ and the teachings of His Church will guide his life more than labels, impulses, or expectations from the world. Joshua has spoken openly about experiencing same-sex attraction. He said that before meeting Alyssa, he had never been attracted to women. Then,… Read more

Can You Be a Faithful Latter-day Saint and Support Pride? Navigating LGBTQ Issues in Today’s Church and Culture

Every summer, as Pride Month arrives and rainbow flags appear across communities and timelines, many Latter-day Saints find themselves in a deep tension. Can you be true to the restored gospel and still support your LGBTQ friends and family? Is there room for compromise, or is support for Pride a step too far—apostasy disguised as compassion? These aren’t just academic questions. They reach into our homes, our congregations, our schools, and our… Read more

Being an Ally to LGBT Members the Latter-day Saint Way

How Latter-day Saints Can Be Loving Without Compromising Truth As faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we are called to walk a careful path, one that reflects Christ’s love for all of God’s children but also holds firm to eternal truths. In today’s world, especially within conservative circles, discussions about LGBT individuals can become tense, polarized, and reactionary. But for Latter Day Saints, the answer is… Read more