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== Links to check ==
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|I believe that if the Lord were speaking to you directly tonight, the first thing He would make sure you understand is your true identity. My dear friends, you are literally spirit children of God. ...
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Labels ''can'' be fun and indicate your support for any number of positive things. Many labels will change for you with the passage of time. And not all labels are of equal value. But if any label replaces your most important identifiers, the results can be spiritually suffocating. ...
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''Who are you?'' First and foremost, you are a child of God.
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Second, as a member of the Church, you are a child of the covenant. And third, you are a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Tonight, I plead with you not to ''replace'' these three paramount and unchanging identifiers with any others, because doing so could stymie your progress or pigeonhole you in a stereotype that could potentially thwart your eternal progression.
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For example, if you are identified mainly as an American, those who are not Americans may think, “I know everything there is to know about you” and attribute erroneous beliefs to you.
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If you identify yourself by your political affiliation, you will instantly be categorized as having certain beliefs—though I don’t know anyone who believes everything that their preferred political party presently embraces.
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We could go on and on, rehearsing the constraints of various labels that we put on ourselves or that other people place upon us. ...
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How tragic it is when someone believes the label another person has given them. ...
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[Satan] rejoices in labels because they divide us and restrict the way we think about ourselves and each other. How sad it is when we honor labels more than we honor each other.
  
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Labels can lead to judging and animosity. Any ''abuse'' or ''prejudice'' toward another because of nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender, educational degrees, culture, or other significant identifiers is offensive to our Maker! Such mistreatment causes us to live beneath our stature as His covenant sons and daughters!
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There are various labels that may be very important to you, of course. Please do not misunderstand me. I am not saying that other designations and identifiers are not significant. I am simply saying that no identifier should ''displace'', ''replace'', or ''take priority over'' these three enduring designations: “child of God,” “child of the covenant,” and “disciple of Jesus Christ.”
  
# [[Question: Can a person identify as gay or lesbian and still be a member of the Church in good standing?]]
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Any identifier that is not compatible with these three basic designations will ultimately let you down. Other labels will disappoint you in time because they do not have the power to lead you toward eternal life in the celestial kingdom of God.
# [[Question: If same-sex attraction is something that occurs naturally, why can't God and the Church accept it by allowing sealings of LGBT couples?]]
 
# [[Question: Do Mormon teachings against homosexual acts lead to bullying of gay youth or unchristian treatment of members or non-members with same-sex attraction?]]
 
# [[Question: Are Mormon family members taught to reject their LGBT children, thereby forcing many of them to become homeless?]]
 
# [[Question: Since the Church teaches that homosexual conduct is sinful, does this mean it opposes efforts to protect those who engage in homosexual acts?]]
 
# [[Question: What are some of the unique challenges or difficulties faced by Mormons with same-sex attraction?]]
 
# [[Question: Do Mormons believe that same-sex attraction will persist in the next life?]]
 
# [[Question: Do Mormon leaders recommend marriage as "therapy" for those with same-sex attraction?]]
 
# [[Question: How do Mormons view the issue of heterosexual marriage for people with same-sex attraction?]]
 
# [[Question: What have past and present Mormon leaders taught about why some people are attracted to the same sex?]]
 
# [[Question: Do Mormons believe that same-sex attraction is "inborn" or "genetic"?]]
 
# [[Question: Is there an "epidemic" of suicide among gay Mormons?]]
 
# [[Question: Why do Mormons typically refer to homosexual/gay/lesbian issues with such terms as "same-sex attraction"?]]
 
# [[Question: Are Mormon with same-sex attraction encouraged to be closeted or lie about their attractions?]]
 
# [[Question: In Mormonism, what are the ramifications from denying a gay identity?]]
 
# [[Question: What have Mormon leaders taught about the distinction between desires, feelings, or inclinations, and sexual acts?]]
 
# [[Question: Do Mormon leaders teach that people with same-sex attraction should not associate with each other?]]
 
# [[Question: If same-sex attraction is something that occurs naturally, why can't God and the Church accept it by allowing sealings of LGBT couples?]]
 
  
= [[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ]]=
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Worldly identifiers will never give you a vision of who you can ultimately become. They will never affirm your divine DNA or your unlimited, divine potential.<ref>Russell M. Nelson, "Choices for Eternity," Worldwide Devotional for Young Single Adults, 15 May 2022 {[link|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults/2022/05/12nelson?lang=eng}}</ref>}}
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|1||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Did Elder Boyd K. Packer's talk "To Young Men Only" encourage physical assaults on gay people?|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Did Elder Boyd K. Packer's talk "To Young Men Only" encourage physical assaults on gay people?]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Did Elder Boyd K. Packer's talk "To Young Men Only" encourage physical assaults on gay people?|jump to]]
 
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|2||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Violence is not usually the best response to a problem, but everyone is entitled to protect themselves (or others) against sexual harassment or sexual assault by any means necessary&mdash;including violence|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Violence is not usually the best response to a problem, but everyone is entitled to protect themselves (or others) against sexual harassment or sexual assault by any means necessary&mdash;including violence]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Violence is not usually the best response to a problem, but everyone is entitled to protect themselves (or others) against sexual harassment or sexual assault by any means necessary&mdash;including violence|jump to]]
 
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|10||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Sexual harassment is unacceptable|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Sexual harassment is unacceptable]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Sexual harassment is unacceptable|jump to]]
 
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|13||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Church magazines|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Church magazines]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Church magazines|jump to]]
 
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|14||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Subject of the talk|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Subject of the talk]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Subject of the talk|jump to]]
 
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|15||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Feelings vs. acts|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Feelings vs. acts]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Feelings vs. acts|jump to]]
 
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|18||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#1978|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#1978]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#1978|jump to]]
 
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|24||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Editing an apostle?|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Editing an apostle?]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Editing an apostle?|jump to]]
 
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|26||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Did Christ teach against same-sex relationships during his mortal ministry?|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Did Christ teach against same-sex relationships during his mortal ministry?]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Did Christ teach against same-sex relationships during his mortal ministry?|jump to]]
 
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|27||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Christ taught a very strict law for sexual morality|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Christ taught a very strict law for sexual morality]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Christ taught a very strict law for sexual morality|jump to]]
 
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|28||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Christ taught against fornication and adultery|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Christ taught against fornication and adultery]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Christ taught against fornication and adultery|jump to]]
 
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|30||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#God and Christ reinstated the definition of marriage between a man and a woman in this dispensation in {{s||Doctrine and Covenants|49|15-17}}|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#God and Christ reinstated the definition of marriage between a man and a woman in this dispensation in {{s||Doctrine and Covenants|49|15-17}}]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#God and Christ reinstated the definition of marriage between a man and a woman in this dispensation in {{s||Doctrine and Covenants|49|15-17}}|jump to]]
 
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|31||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Isn't the Mormon opposition to same-sex marriage hypocritical, considering that they used to ban black from holding the priesthood until 1978?|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Isn't the Mormon opposition to same-sex marriage hypocritical, considering that they used to ban black from holding the priesthood until 1978?]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#Isn't the Mormon opposition to same-sex marriage hypocritical, considering that they used to ban black from holding the priesthood until 1978?|jump to]]
 
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|32||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#The Law of Chastity is doctrine with scriptural precedent, whereas the priesthood ban was a practice that was always said to be temporary|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#The Law of Chastity is doctrine with scriptural precedent, whereas the priesthood ban was a practice that was always said to be temporary]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#The Law of Chastity is doctrine with scriptural precedent, whereas the priesthood ban was a practice that was always said to be temporary|jump to]]
 
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|36||<nowiki> {{SeeAlso|Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#1983|l1=the_visual_title}} </nowiki> ||<nowiki> #REDIRECT[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#1983]] </nowiki> ||[[Homosexuality and the Church of Jesus Christ#1983|jump to]]
 
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I believe that if the Lord were speaking to you directly tonight, the first thing He would make sure you understand is your true identity. My dear friends, you are literally spirit children of God. ...

Labels can be fun and indicate your support for any number of positive things. Many labels will change for you with the passage of time. And not all labels are of equal value. But if any label replaces your most important identifiers, the results can be spiritually suffocating. ...

Who are you? First and foremost, you are a child of God.

Second, as a member of the Church, you are a child of the covenant. And third, you are a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Tonight, I plead with you not to replace these three paramount and unchanging identifiers with any others, because doing so could stymie your progress or pigeonhole you in a stereotype that could potentially thwart your eternal progression.

For example, if you are identified mainly as an American, those who are not Americans may think, “I know everything there is to know about you” and attribute erroneous beliefs to you.

If you identify yourself by your political affiliation, you will instantly be categorized as having certain beliefs—though I don’t know anyone who believes everything that their preferred political party presently embraces.

We could go on and on, rehearsing the constraints of various labels that we put on ourselves or that other people place upon us. ...

How tragic it is when someone believes the label another person has given them. ...

[Satan] rejoices in labels because they divide us and restrict the way we think about ourselves and each other. How sad it is when we honor labels more than we honor each other.

Labels can lead to judging and animosity. Any abuse or prejudice toward another because of nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender, educational degrees, culture, or other significant identifiers is offensive to our Maker! Such mistreatment causes us to live beneath our stature as His covenant sons and daughters!

There are various labels that may be very important to you, of course. Please do not misunderstand me. I am not saying that other designations and identifiers are not significant. I am simply saying that no identifier should displace, replace, or take priority over these three enduring designations: “child of God,” “child of the covenant,” and “disciple of Jesus Christ.”

Any identifier that is not compatible with these three basic designations will ultimately let you down. Other labels will disappoint you in time because they do not have the power to lead you toward eternal life in the celestial kingdom of God.

Worldly identifiers will never give you a vision of who you can ultimately become. They will never affirm your divine DNA or your unlimited, divine potential.[1]
  1. Russell M. Nelson, "Choices for Eternity," Worldwide Devotional for Young Single Adults, 15 May 2022 {[link|url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults/2022/05/12nelson?lang=eng}}