Belonging when you feel different
The invitation in scripture is unconditional about who may come. The place to work out the specifics is with a leader who knows you.
This one is worth talking through with someone who knows you — a parent, your bishop, or a leader — rather than only reading about. What is below is the Church’s own material, and it is a good place to start.
In the scriptures
- Old TestamentPsalm 139:14
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
- New TestamentJohn 13:34–35
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
- Book of Mormon2 Nephi 26:33
“He inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him.”
- Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 18:10–11
“Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.”
Where the Church has written about it
- Gospel TopicsSame-Sex Attraction
- Life HelpLife Help: Same-Sex Attraction
- For the Strength of YouthGod’s Plan for You
- General ConferenceTalks on belonging
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