Latter-day Saint Brother

I tweet about the gay Latter-day Saint experience. I’m fully-active in the Lord’s true church. I’m just a guy living a regular life. You’re not alone.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

I've said this a million times, but people keep disagreeing with me in my mentions. So, REMINDER:

Being attracted to the same gender is not against the Law of Chastity

Members who are aren't a disappointment. They're not lesser or broken. There's nothing wrong with them at all.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@PhilALarsen Necessary to learn

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

I've said this a million times, but people keep disagreeing with me in my mentions. So, REMINDER:

Being attracted to the same gender is not against the Law of Chastity

Members who are aren't a disappointment. They're not lesser or broken. There's nothing wrong with them at all.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@cougfanblue hey follow me man! I need to ask you a question via DM haha

[Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) @Papa_Ostler]

Dear Friends,

My LDS/LGBTQ book will be out in September.

But the Kindle version is now available (see link).

Thanks to many here you contributed to the book 🙏🏼

https://t.co/gntLbD0wzs

[Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) @Papa_Ostler]

At the day of judgement, I think our Savior is going to ask us how we treated LGBTQ people before He asks us if we didn’t drink tea and coffee 🙏🏼

[Richard Ostler (Papa Ostler) @Papa_Ostler]

Lots of DMs this week from gay Latter-day Saints who believe in the Church but don’t know how to spend the next five+ decades alone and are tired of married straight Latter-day Saints who remind them them to stay celibate as they go home to their spouse and children 😢

#empathy

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@jgoldenkimball2 Of course, it's very relatable.

There's no shame in feeling attraction.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

Gay Latter-day Saints, think about this.

When I see a male person I'm attracted to, I feel no guilt or shame. I'm not scared about hiding it, I'm not scared about what God feels about it, I know deep within myself that it's okay.

An attraction isn't sin.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@BrambleJim That's why I said: "I think everyone can relate to this."

There difference is I'll never have it requited, which causes further grief.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

Developing feelings for someone you can't have is the most painful part of being a gay LDS. I think everyone can relate to that.

When you're going through that, don't be too hard on yourself. It's okay that you struggle with it. Honor your feelings and love yourself.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

If someone comes out as gay to you, it is more important to offer support and care than it is to convince them that your way of thinking about it is correct.

Feel honored they told you. That means they trust you and value your friendship and advice. Offer friendship in return.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

I think everyone can relate to the feeling of wanting someone you can never be with.

What's unique to being gay in the church is knowing you'll never be with someone you want to be with.

Imagine that pain popping up and learning to deal with it.

You can support so much.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@shaneseggar You're awesome man

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

Most people I've met are good people, both in and out of the church.

Sorry if that's counter to narrative.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@brinkwatertoad Had to retweet the Spider-Man reference, haha

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

I think people misunderstand privilege because it's so politically charged.

If you acknowledge the privilege you have, it doesn't mean you need to feel guilty.

In the church, we teach it like this: "Because I have been given much I too must give."

[Brinkwater @brinkwatertoad]

@SGAMormon “Because I have been given much I too must give,” is fairly uncontroversial. Even Spider-Man is on board!

Privilege can be a useful concept, but it frequently gets used to criticize people based on their race, sex, and other characteristics that they can’t control.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@ElliannaLeilani Most Anti's.

I wish members would be more supportive while I'm staying. They like the decision though.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

You know who's the most supportive of my decision to stay in the church? Gay people who have left.

For gays who left the church, you know which church members are most supportive of them? Gays who haven't left.

It's easy to support instead of judge when you understand.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@corbden Yep, exactly. Thank you.

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

@Spencer99972444 I read one or two things you said with the wrong tone, sorry for my misunderstanding. But thanks brother

[Latter-day Saint Brother @SGAMormon]

Updates:

- There's still nothing wrong with being attracted to the same gender. There's still nothing wrong with you if you are.

I never feel a bit of guilt/shame when I find a male attractive.

- The church is still true.

- This blew my mind: https://t.co/CYXNa4iQ4c

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