Is sexual orientation the same as gender identity?

No, sexual orientation and gender identity are very different concepts. Sexual orientation refers to who an individual is attracted to, while gender identity refers to how an individual identifies their own gender. For example, some people may experience feelings that their inner sense of gender does not align with their biological sex at birth, but this is not necessarily related to their sexual attractions. From a psychological and ministerial perspective, the two are different. For resources on gender identity, see the “Transgender” topic in the Life Help section of the Church website (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/topics/transgender) as well as the resource “Talking with Members about Gender” (Gospel Library).