The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today in response to a press conference organized by Affirmation:
"The issues surrounding same gender attraction deserve careful attention not public posturing. It appears from Affirmation’s actions today that it has opted for a public rather than a private exchange.”
It seems as though the group - Affirmation, is trying to put public pressure on the Church, by making them seem the bad guys in this issue. Nothing could be further from the truth. This statement is meant to set the record straight - as to "who" is dodging who in this situation.
Unfortunately, these are members of the LDS Church, who seem to feel that if enough pressure from the public is directed toward the Church - the Church will change it's policies.
This is a group that generally believe, that changes in Mormon policy - most always come because of "peer" pressure and not revelation. To think that by putting pressure on the Church in such a manner -- could ever change the Eternal Plan of God, regarding the Family!
I am very happy to see The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints come out openly and Stand For Something!
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I can't believe they think they can change a MAJOR premise of the church. Polygamy has gone in and out of the church historically. But homosexuality has ALWAYS been considered one of the biggest sins. Whole nations of people were destroyed because of how rampant it was. Wow. I think these people are needing to justify their poor decisions/actions. If they get the church to change it's policy then they can relieve some guilt. Crazy.
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ReplyDeleteYes, this group is just that arrogant to believe that "their" actions, if made public, can actually change not only a policy of/in the Church, but actual doctrine regarding homosexuality and even same-sex marriage.
There are "members" that truly believe that there is a possibility and a place in the Church to see these eternal doctrines completely changed. The attitude is - that we little people (regular faithful members) just don't understand the ways of God with our finite minds.
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How stupid is this group. The principles of the LDS church were put in place by god. God made the rules and he made them for a reason. You cant change gods mind in a matter like homosexuality, it is not up to any member of the LDS church even the prophet to change the principals. You wanna be a homosexual and go against gods will then you deal with eternal damnation thats how it is dont try and justify it. And you will regret it on judgement day.
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