Barb and Steve Young Speak to LGBT Mormons

Even before he opened his mouth Steve Young spoke volumes with his very presence (and his speech was relevant and entertaining). However, Barb brought down the house. She was effusive. She was both well-prepared and spontaneous. She has projected herself…

My Mormon Perspective: Why I Believe in Marriage Equality, As a Mormon

By Julia Madeline Taylor (originally published at her www.poetrysansonions.com) It is incredibly painful for me to sit at a computer, even my laptop.  It is why my posts have been so sporadic lately, and why they will continue to be,…

Profiles of Young LGBT Mormon Recipients of ‘Sit With Me Sunday’ Scholarship

The following two young men have been awarded the ‘Sit with Me Sunday’ Scholarship that is awarded to LGBT Mormons to help them continue their education. Peter Harrison “My name is Peter and I’m a gay Mormon. My coming out…

Of Pain and The Journey

(Also published at RationalFaiths.com) I am not an expert on pain.  I am not even sure I have a very high tolerance for pain.  My experience has largely been within the protective circle of a loving family and the doctrines…

A Message of Love (God Does Not Exclude, Even When the Church Does)

By David T. Reid My brothers and sisters, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of my experiences.  It is difficult to express on paper my emotions and feelings as a child of God living…

My Personal Revelation

By Ethan J.   The following contains an excerpt from my journal.  It describes in detail a spiritual witness that I received a few weeks ago.  Before I share this experience with you, I would like to tell you about…