In a series of videos on 'Mormons and Gays,' leaders ask members to 'find common ground' while 'being true to religious beliefs'
Leaders begin referring to homosexuality as same-gender attraction, acknowledging the reality of sexual attraction while condemning the sin of acting on those feelingsĬhurch attempts to balance 'religious liberty and nondiscrimination' in political advocacy, campaigning against legalization of gay marriage in California and supporting a nondiscrimination ordinance in Salt Lake CityĬhurch uses 'gay' for the first time in public communications. Homosexuality regarded as 'curable' by a senior church leader being 'forced' into heterosexual relationships is encouragedĬhurch-sponsored Brigham Young University conducts electroshock therapy for 14 gay MormonsĬhurch faces public backlash for opposing Equal Rights Amendment, arguing it could extend legal protection to 'lesbian and homosexual marriages' 'Homosexuality' is used publicly by a senior church leader for the first time, called an 'abomination' comparable to masturbation and bestiality Homosexuality regarded by church as 'sin that dare not speak its name'
