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| − | =={{Criticism label}}==
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| − | Critics claim that Church leaders have advocated that those with same-sex attraction marry those of the opposite sex as part of the "therapy" for overcoming their same-sex desires or inclinations.
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| − | The prophets and general authorities have, in their written statements, long been clear that marriage is not to be seen as a "treatment" for same-sex attraction.
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| − | ===1980s===
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| − | In 1987, President Gordon B. Hinckley said:
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| − | :The Lord has proclaimed that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and is intended to be an eternal relationship bonded by trust and fidelity. Latter-day Saints, of all people, should marry with this sacred objective in mind. Marriage should not be viewed as a therapeutic step to solve problems such as homosexual inclinations or practices, which first should clearly be overcome with a firm and fixed determination never to slip to such practices again.{{ref|hinckley.1987}}
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| − | ===1990s===
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| − | =={{Conclusion label}}==
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| − | Like members of all faiths, all Latter-day Saints do not live up to their ideals and principles perfectly. Some members and leaders have doubtless encouraged some struggling with same-sex desires to marry despite this. Such a practice has long been discouraged by statements by the Church's highest authorities.
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| − | As with all decisions relating to marriage, such matters are ultimately the responsibility of the parties involved.
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| − | #{{note|hinckley.1987}} {{General Conference|author=Gordon B. Hinckley|article=Reverence and Morality|date=April 1987|url=https://new.lds.org/general-conference/1987/04/reverence-and-morality?lang=eng}}
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