Same-Sex Attraction: Loving, Respecting, and Including All of God’s Children IntroductionThere is a place for everyone in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father loves all of His children and has a plan for each of us. Lasting happiness is found in keeping God’s commandments. For Individuals Does God love me if I experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. Do I belong as a member of the Lord’s Church if I experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. How can I participate in the Church as someone who experiences same-sex attraction or identifies as gay?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. What causes same-sex attraction?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. Is it a sin to feel same-sex attraction or identify as gay?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. How do I know if I experience same sex attraction?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. Should I tell others about my sexual orientation, or “come out”?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. How can I talk with my family or leaders about SSA?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. If I’m faithful enough, will my sexual orientation change?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. Who am I?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. What are some principles of action that I can follow as one who experiences SSA or identifies as gay or bisexual?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. Where to start?Answers to common questions regarding same-sex attraction and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussed. For Families, Friends, and Leaders What do I need to understand about those who experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. What is same-sex attraction?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. How is same-sex attraction different from sexual orientation?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Are sexual-orientation labels wrong, or do they indicate sin?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Does sexual attraction determine sexual orientation?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Is sexual orientation the same as gender identity?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Is it a sin to experience same-sex attraction or to identify as gay or bisexual?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. What should I say or do when talking with someone who experiences same-sex attraction or identifies as gay?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Will the Church ever change its doctrine or sanction same-sex marriage?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Is professional counseling or therapy helpful or necessary for members who experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay, or for their families?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. How is experiencing same-sex attraction or identifying as gay different from identifying as transgender or nonbinary?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. How can I help or support someone who identifies as gay and who is experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. Can individuals who experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay be happy and healthy as members of the Church?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. How can I help friends or family members who experience same-sex attraction or identify as gay feel more comfortable attending church?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. It sometimes feels like I have to choose between supporting my gay loved ones and staying true to my testimony of the Church and the gospel. What do I do?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed. If I feel confused about the Church’s teachings on LGBTQ+ topics, what should I do?Questions often asked by family, friends, and leaders of individuals who experience same-sex attraction are addressed.