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<p>Created page with &quot;==Sexual Attraction== ===How we treat people with SSA=== - We welcome - We affirm - We serve - We bring them to Christ - We empower them - We bring them peace - We encourage le...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Sexual Attraction==<br /> <br /> <br /> ===How we treat people with SSA===<br /> - We welcome<br /> - We affirm<br /> - We serve<br /> - We bring them to Christ<br /> - We empower them<br /> - We bring them peace<br /> - We encourage leaders and family members to reach out with love<br /> - Their struggle is our struggle<br /> - Fight against bullying and gay bashing<br /> <br /> ===Demographics of SSA===<br /> - Many are celibate<br /> - Many are married<br /> - Many are members of the church<br /> - Many live happy, healthy lives following the standards<br /> - We are not brainwashed to be part of the church, indeed some gay<br /> people convert<br /> - SSA runs deep<br /> <br /> ===Origin(s) or cause(s) of SSA===<br /> - The church does not have a position on the cause<br /> - It does not teach it is a mental disorder<br /> - It does not blame parents<br /> - It does not teach it is a choice<br /> - It does not teach it is caused by masturbation<br /> - Modern science has not determined a cause<br /> <br /> ===Mutability of SSA===<br /> - Some people may never conquer SSA in this life<br /> - The church never supported any particular therapy, including aversion therapy<br /> - The church does not encourage members to develop SSA<br /> - The church encourages members to &quot;marry the one you love, and love<br /> the one you marry&quot;, and not marry someone you don&#039;t love as a cure<br /> - Some members have developed OSA and gone on to have fulfilling marriages<br /> - Even many of these members still have SSA<br /> <br /> ===Ex-gay groups===<br /> <br /> GLS: Do we need a better title than &quot;ex-gay&quot;?<br /> <br /> - The church does not officially support any type of therapy<br /> - What Evergreen says should not be taken as the position of the LDS Church<br /> - Science shows many positive benefits to ex-gay groups<br /> - Science has not found sufficient evidence to determine whether<br /> ex-gay groups are effective or harmful<br /> <br /> ===People with SSA can go on as do other members===<br /> - It is not a sin we have to repent of<br /> - We are not barred from any calling<br /> - We can go on missions<br /> - Sexual orientation is specifically protected at BYU<br /> <br /> <br /> ===LGBT suicide===<br /> ===LGBT homelessness===<br /> ===Accusations of gay Mormons having &quot;internalized homophobia&quot;===<br /> ===Suicides at BYU from aversion therapy===<br /> <br /> ==Sexual identity==<br /> <br /> ===Demographics of sexual identity===<br /> - Many who identify as gay are celibate or faithfully married to<br /> someone of the opposite sex<br /> - People who identify as gay are more likely to participate in<br /> homosexual behavior than those with same-sex attraction who do not<br /> identify as gay<br /> - Many faithful members of the church who identify as LGBT<br /> <br /> ===Teachings regarding sexual identity===<br /> - Do not have to be closeted or deny sexual attractions<br /> - Should not label God&#039;s children primarily by their sexual feelings,<br /> whether gay or straight<br /> - Can identify as gay and still go forward as do all other members of<br /> the church with no restrictions<br /> - Positive examples of those who refer to themselves as gay and still<br /> were faithful members of the church (like in Elder Holland&#039;s talk)<br /> <br /> ===Mutability of sexual identity===<br /> - Can be changed through therapy<br /> - Recommended procedure by APA for patients who do not want to identify as gay<br /> - No harm, many people do well<br /> <br /> ==Sexual Behavior==<br /> <br /> ===Law of Chastity===<br /> - Blesses everyone who follows it<br /> - Even if we do not get married in this life, will help us to<br /> eventually get married<br /> - Is same standard for everyone<br /> - Church discipline is meant to help people<br /> <br /> ===Mutability of sexual behavior===<br /> - People can chose not to have gay sex<br /> - Science shows that gay sex is a choice<br /> - No different than people with OSA overcoming the natural man<br /> - Overcoming the natural man alleviates guilt and brings peace<br /> - Telling people they have agency empowers them<br /> <br /> ===Respect===<br /> - We respect those who chose differently<br /> - We have fought for their rights to do so, especially with housing<br /> and employment<br /> - We do not try to break up families<br /> - Respect goes both ways. We need to still help those who are seeking change.</div>

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