ldsapology.org Petition to the Mormon Church, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for Reconciliaton with Gay and Lesbians.

RECONCILIATION

PETITION REQUEST TO

THE FIRST PRESIDENCY OF THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. " -Jesus Christ

Below are links to church history and personal stories of those who have experienced the pain that comes from endeavoring to change their sexual orientation in order to comply with church teachings and policy.

Personal stories, Rocky, Drew, Val & Ray

Gay & Lesbian Member Suicide List

We Can Change History For Gay LDS

Lifetime Celibacy or Excommunication Policy

The Etiology of Homosexuality from Authoritative Latter-day Saint Perspectives, 1879-2006

A Revised History of Homosexuality & Mormonism, 1840-1980

Chronology Of Mormon / LDS Involvement In Same-Sex Marriage Politics

Mormons for Marriage supports marriage equality for all, and stands in respectful opposition to California Proposition 8.

Mormon Politics & Member Opinion

ABC News- Gay Mormons Face Excommunication

Foundation for Reconciliation

Presents

If you have any questions about our program please e-mail us at ldsapology@gmail.com

We hope you will attend and expect that you find our program highly inspirational & informative, see you there!

Please take time to read this petition, as well as read the stories and links provided, and pass this information on to your friends and link to us if you have a website or blog.

By doing so, you will be sending a message to the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that it is time for reconciliation between the Church and its gay and lesbian members. More importantly, you will be showing support for those who have been hurt by Church policies and practices because of their sexual orientation.

"Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens and young adults have one of the highest rates of suicide attempts — and some other health and mental health problems, including substance abuse. A new study suggests that parental acceptance, and even neutrality, with regard to a child's sexual orientation could have a big impact in reducing this rate."-NPR, All Things Considered, December 29, 2008

"I implore the students at BYU to re-assess their homophobic feelings," wrote Stuart Matis in The Daily Universe shortly before committing suicide. "Seek to understand first before you make comments. We have the same needs as you. We desire to love and be loved. We desire to live our lives with happiness. We are not a threat to you or your families."

"Utah’s overall suicide rate is the 10th highest in the nation. Unfortunately, it is the leading cause of death for Utah males ages 15 to 19, who die at a rate nearly double the national average. It is the leading cause of death for adolescent males in Utah."-KUED.org Voices of Hope Discussion Guide

"Thank you, Carol Lynn Pearson, for reminding us that the task of any religion is to teach us whom we're required to love, not whom we're entitled to hate." - Rabbi Harold Kushner

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