Comments about ‘Gay, ex-Mormon group starts site’

Cudos for a gay, ex-Mormon group that actually wants to do something productive, rather than just fuel the local "I hate Mormons" bonfire that is so prevalent on current blogs! I am a life-long "straight" male member of the L.D.S. Church who has always understood that our job is tolerance of the " alternate lifestyle", not persecution and abandonment. We may have our differences, but we have a moral responsibility to find "common ground". My compliments!

if they don't like being a mormon why identify with being an ex-mormon. does not make sense. sounds like whining.

The gay community cannot change that fact that their so-called lifestyle is a wicked abomination before God. The gay community will destroy our nation if they continue unchecked.

You do not think so? Look at how they behave in California, where they have sought to destroy the civil rights and livelihoods of anyone who disagrees with them. Observe the lies and slander currently being spread by Fred Karger against the Church, and beware. They are coming for you.

We know them by their fruits.

Hey how about a gay Mormon group??

I just clicked on the above mentioned website for people to read about what it is like to live with SSA. Tears are brimming in my eyes and my heart is more full of compassion and a desire to understand. I know that Heavenly Father loves all of His children with an eternal fullness that we cannot comprehend. I encourage every person to read articles and personal testimonies on the website. I know that the "Family- A Proclamation to the World" is true. However, I do not know the meaning of all things.

To "must they always be ex-Mormons?'

Just look a couple of comments above to the one by Paul.

That should answer your question.

I work with a gay women and she is always on time and has been a very good employee. I don't agree with her choice to be gay, but I respect her as a good worker. I wish they would keep the whole mormon title out of this because you cannot be a good mormon if you do not follow the commandments. They can have their place to do their things, but don't use the mormon church name.

You need to take a deep breath and look around. Gay people are not out to get you.

You can worry and moan but you will never change anyone's preference.

Would this even be news if it were say ex-Catholics or ex-Muslims? The obvious answer is no it wouldn't. This is the reality that todays news service would do well to follow. Religion only matters to the gay movement because media makes it matter. How about doing the gay movement a favor and help them move on to something far more important. What you may ask? How about self improvement or community service. Stop allowing the gay movement to portray themselves as a victim. Show them doing community service, volunteer work, etc... Help them by showing them as valued members of society who can make a difference. Who cares about their ex-religion. Only the media who promotes it. Who cares if the LDS church does not allow paracticing gays? Let us focus on reality. Religion is voluntary and in no way mandatory. If the LDS church does not fit your lifestyle you are free to find one who does. Why should the LDS church bend to your will? Move on and move forward. Show us your courage. Show us your ability to make a difference. You are more than your ex-religion.

to 12:49 post. Great comments!

Paul,

Imagine if instead of spending all that time and money to eradicate the rights of people they didn't know, and who had never done anything to them, Mormons just minded their own business. Gay people would still have their marriage rights, and there would be no reason for any boycotts/protests/etc. Why do you think gay people should sit quietly by when their rights are ripped from them by people like you? Why should they continue to support with their money the businesses of people who worked to harm them? Gay people are not the ones shoving their beliefs on everyone. They aren't the ones who insist everyone live according to their "beliefs". They aren't making laws that eradicate the rights of others. You are.

I'm Mormon and I'm gay.
I am proud of both titles.

My mother called me the other day crying and thanked me for being gay... I was like "What!?!?!"

We have been dealing and comunicating with this for a long time and it has been hard on us, I love the church it's teachings are in my heart.

Then she said, "Candice, I had to defend you today, your feelings and your character. I never realized what you've done for me having this trial in your life, and how much I have learned about unconditional love and open mindedness. I feel sorry for any woman who doesn't have the honor of raising a loving, spiritual, lesbian daughter, because they will never know on such a personal level how much your happiness reflects mine. I see you happy and at peace with the ballance you've found for the first time in your life and I never want you to change."

I think every mother and father could learn a great deal from mine.

My heart goes out to my friends and peers who don't have that kind of support.

yet another group of "mormons" for homosexuality...sigh.

Hi Candice,

I was touched by your candor in another article. I am concerned that you have given up "the good fight." All of us are born with inherent challenges in our lives. Some of us have diabetes, others are blind, others have down syndrome, still others have schizophrenia or are bipolar, etc. Some are severely more challenged than others. Many of us have challenges that will be with us our entire lives. All of us are asked by God to "fight the good fight," to press forward and do his will despite the challenges. This is always easier said then done, but He knows it can be done with His help. I would encourage you to reconsider your decision to act on your homosexual nature. It is nearly impossible, but only nearly, and I am sure you can do it just as I am sure you will be rewarded for doing it.

All the best

Re: Candice

However, I have seen people with physical conditions for which I have an affinity towards.

However, being gay is not like having schizopherenia or being bipolar.

Being 'not gay' or leading people to believe that they can lead heterosexual identities is leading people into a wrong sense of identity and one that causes self-hate. Who needs that?