As far as same-gender attraction goes, Evergreen International is an organization by Latter-day Saints for Latter-day Saints about same-gender attraction, and is a wonderful resource.

In response to your question: according to Websters definition of “Disingenuous” is: (adjective)
“lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity”

I believe this post qualifies in every way as frank, candid and sincere in stating my beliefs. Whether others choose to agree or not is completely optional. – thanks again for reading and leaving a comment

Sweet – I am always grateful for your personal thoughts and feelings

Terry – Thank you and Congratulations!

Justamom – I agree with you! Same gender attraction is heartrending. Those of us who have loved ones (myself included) which struggle often feel powerless to help, and confused on how best to support. It is confirmed research and accepted by our church leaders that same-gender attraction and other gender disorders are NOT the choice nor fault of the individual. It is only the acting out on these feelings which violates commandments. Much research is being done, (which is conveniently ignored and suppressed by our liberal media), that can help both you, and your family members and friends! (I am including links here for all readers, and will send this to you in a personal email)

Contrary to the popular pro-homosexual agenda, overcoming same gender attraction IS possible with correct therapy. I recommend that you visit the NARTH website and read Dr. Parks articles.

An extensive independent research study in 2004 was headed by Dr. George Allan Rekers On Homosexual Parenting, Adoption, And Foster Parenting – Professor of Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Science, University of South Carolina School of Medicine. This study was requested to determine public policy for the State of Arkansas regarding whether it is in the best interest of the child to place children for adoption and fostering with homosexual partners. The findings and research were extensive with the conclusion that “Requiring the Foster / Adoptive Parents to be Heterosexual is in the Best Interests of the Children“. His study lists many reasons why. Covering psychological, social, emotional and developmental damage which occur in children living with homosexual partners. Interestingly enough, the study included single parents, married heterosexual couples, co-habitating (unmarried) heterosexual parents, and homosexual couples. If you can read the entire study (warning: it is very long – 80 pages – and scientific) it is very interesting and gratifying to note that the study scientifically confirms that children who live with married heterosexual parents, benefited the very greatest and scored highest during testing.

On the other hand, marriage is so necessary for our earthly progression and the rearing of children. It used to be that the rule was “what is in the best interest of the child,” for adoption and other issues. We must honestly ask ourselves if rearing a child without both a mother and father is in his best interest.

I know that the Church understands that family is of the utmost importance or they would not be pushing for traditional marriage as much as they are.

Thank you!

For myself, my marriage is the source of so much good in my life that I am compelled to thank God daily for the wonderful gift that is my wife. I see around me why God has ordained the family as the fundamental societal unit in time and eternity. It is also, for me specifically, an anchor that helps me to see the wisdom of the Father’s plan even when I am beset by my own internal conflicts. Those glorious familial bonds, and the promises attached to them, are reason enough to endure the most serious buffetings of either Satan or circumstances.

So thank you for sharing those beautiful thoughts.