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Gay? Not Gay? Where’s the B+ in LGBT? Steffi and Chris Share their Stories

January 11, 2015 |

While most media coverage on LGBT issues features those who identify as gay (and gay men at that!), there are many who identify elsewhere in the sexuality spectrum. According to some statistics, for example, bisexual and other non-monosexual persons comprise around 40 percent of the LGBT community. Yet, it seems bisexual+ persons are sometimes an afterthought when it comes to discussing LGBT experiences, issues and people. Perhaps it’s because many presume they can pick and choose to live a heterosexual lifestyle or they can join the gay community and essentially, be gay.

Affirmation – LGBT Mormons, Families & Friends Shares Its Perspective on Upcoming TLC Show, “My Husband’s Not Gay.”

January 9, 2015 |

We respect the right of all people to tell their own story. However, it is vital to point out that these stories belong to the couples who own them in their personal lives and should never be used to manipulate others into false hope or dictated life choices.

Palabras de inclusión y diversidad

January 5, 2015 |

Lee lo que han dicho algunos líderes de la Iglesia en el pasado sobre la inclusión y la diversidad en nuestras familias y congregaciones.

Affirmation 2015 Election Outcomes and Leadership Changes

January 4, 2015 |

The annual voting for Affirmation President resulted in electing Randall Thacker as President for 2015. The election results were also ratified by the Affirmation Board of Directors as required by the organization’s by-laws.

Your New 2015 Affirmation Executive Committee

January 4, 2015 |

As of January 1, 2015, former Senior Vice President, John Gustav-Wrathall, has joined the Affirmation Board of Directors and Randall Thacker has selected Todd Richardson to serve as his Senior Vice President and Kathy Carlston as the second Vice President.

2014 Year in Review

December 31, 2014 |

YOU are what’s made it possible for us to do what we’ve done in 2014 and we hope you’ll continue to help us with this great work in the new year!

Afirmación y la Familia

December 29, 2014 |

Deseamos que todos comprendan que no estamos en contra de la familia y que no somos una amenaza en contra de ésta; esperamos que todas las personas lleguen a tener el conocimiento y la luz para aceptarnos unos a otros e integrarnos como familia y como seres humanos.

10 maneras de ayudar a tus amigos mormones gays

December 29, 2014 |

El siguiente es un artículo publicado originalmente en byuusga.wordpress.com, blog de USGA-BYU. USGA “Understanding Same Gender Attraction” (Entendiendo la Atracción hacia el Mismo Sexo) es una organización de alumnos y…

Líderes mormones en Seattle dicen a los gays: ¡Regresen a la Iglesia!

December 29, 2014 |

Jana Riess escribió sobre la iniciativa en la Estaca Seattle Norte de dar la bienvenida a los miembros homosexuales de nuevo a la Iglesia. El artículo cita a Mitch Mayne:…