Being gay in the Church is like being a woman in the Church. Let me recognize, however, that gays have had it far, far worse than women. The psychological and spiritual damage inflicted upon gay members by the Church’s highest (and lowest) leadership is unforgiveable.
But these attitudes are thankfully, though grudgingly, changing. Instead of being told they are broken and corrupt for their evil thoughts and behavior, gays are told that ”the Church” accepts you and loves you. But. Don’t even THINK about establishing a committed, loving relationship with a partner. Don’t even THINK about having a partner! The Church may love you, but unless you can sit quietly in your pew and pretend to be just like the rest of us normal people, well, there’s no real place for you here.
Likewise, women are told that ”the Church” loves and accepts women. But don’t even THINK about stepping outside of your prescribed role of being a nurturing mother (or mother-like figure) who upholds, but does not hold, the priesthood. If you do, then you’ll be smothered in sweet platitudes about equal partnership and how much we treasure our women, and don’t you want to experience the joy of eternal families (that may or may not include you sharing your husband with other wives)?
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