This past month the
First Presidency and the Quorum of the
Twelve published a letter to leaders of the
Church across the world. In part it read: "Changes
in the civil law do not, indeed cannot, change the moral
law that God has established. God expects us to uphold
and keep His commandments regardless of divergent
opinions or trends in society. His law of chastity is
clear: sexual relations are proper only between
a man and a woman who are legally and lawfully
wedded as husband and wife. We urge you to review ...
the doctrine contained in 'The Family: A Proclamation
to the World.'" As the world slips away from the Lord's
law of chastity, we do not. Of special concern
to us should be those who struggle with
same-sex attraction. It is a whirlwind of
enormous velocity. I want to express my love
and admiration for those who courageously confront
this trial of faith and stay true to the
commandments of God! But everyone, independent of his
or her decisions and beliefs, deserves our kindness
and consideration.