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Latter-day Saints and gender issues

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• The Proclamation on the Family
• Women's issues
• Same-sex attraction
• Abuse

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

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• Question: Is the document "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" official doctrine?
• Question: Have the doctrines in the document "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" long been taught in the Church?
• Question: Has the family proclamation been taught frequently?
• Question: Since there are people that are born intersex, experience gender dysphoria, or identify as transgender, does this invalidate the Latter-day Saint doctrine of eternal gender?
• Question: Is The Family: A Proclamation to the World against feminism?
• Question: Was “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” drafted by lawyers in Hawaii in response to legal concerns the Church had over the legalization of gay marriage?
• Question: What sort of scriptural support is there for the doctrines of The Family: A Proclamation to the World?
• Question: Is gender a social construct?

Mormonism and women's issues

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• The role of women in Mormonism
• Mormonism, women and the priesthood
• Mormon cultural issues related to women

The role of women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons")

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• Mormonism, women and the priesthood
• Mormon cultural issues related to women
• Mormon women and childbearing

Mormon cultural issues related to women

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• Question: Does Mormonism devalue those who are not married or who do not have children?
• Question: Do Latter-day Saint teachings about childbearing put an improper burden on women?
• Question: Are Mormon women taught to be “gratefully subservient to Mormon males” and that women must “not aspire…to independent thought”?
• Question: Is there some rule in Mormonism that states that women cannot open Church meetings with prayer?
• Question: Are Latter-day Saint (Mormon) women placed under covenant in temples to subordinate themselves to their husbands?

Mormonism and same-sex attraction

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• Ensign, "Why We Do Some of the Things We Do"
• Ensign, "Same-Gender Attraction"
• Joshua Johanson, "Navigating the Labyrinth Surrounding Homosexual Desire"
• Question: Can a person identify as gay or lesbian and still be a member of the Church in good standing?
• Question: If same-sex attraction is something that occurs naturally, why can't God and the Church accept it by allowing sealings of LGBT couples?
• Question: Do Mormon teachings against homosexual acts lead to bullying of gay youth or unchristian treatment of members or non-members with same-sex attraction?
• Question: Are Mormon family members taught to reject their LGBT children, thereby forcing many of them to become homeless?
• Question: Since the Church teaches that homosexual conduct is sinful, does this mean it opposes efforts to protect those who engage in homosexual acts?
• Question: What are some of the unique challenges or difficulties faced by Mormons with same-sex attraction?
• Question: Do Mormons believe that same-sex attraction will persist in the next life?

• Question: How do Mormons view the issue of heterosexual marriage for people with same-sex attraction?
• Question: What have past and present Mormon leaders taught about why some people are attracted to the same sex?
• Question: Do Mormons believe that same-sex attraction is "inborn" or "genetic"?
• Question: Is there an "epidemic" of suicide among gay Mormons?
• Question: Why do Mormons typically refer to homosexual/gay/lesbian issues with such terms as "same-sex attraction"?
• Question: Are Mormon with same-sex attraction encouraged to be closeted or lie about their attractions?
• Question: In Mormonism, what are the ramifications from denying a gay identity?
• Question: What have Mormon leaders taught about the distinction between desires, feelings, or inclinations, and sexual acts?
• Question: Do Mormon leaders teach that people with same-sex attraction should not associate with each other?
• Question: Isn't the Mormon opposition to same-sex marriage hypocritical, considering that they used to ban black from holding the priesthood until 1978?
• Question: Did Christ teach against same-sex relationships during his mortal ministry?
• Question: What is the scriptural basis for the restriction on homosexual sexual behavior in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
• Question: Is same-gender sexual attraction immutable?
• Question: How may criticism of the Church over LGBT issues become fiercer in the future and how can members respond?
• Homosexual aversion therapy performed at BYU in the 1970's

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The position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on abuse is that "abuse cannot be tolerated in any form. Those who abuse their spouses, children, other family members, or anyone else violate the laws of God and man. . . . When abuse occurs, the first and immediate responsibility of Church leaders is to help those who have been abused and to protect vulnerable persons from future abuse."^[1]

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