Aug 2, 2026 | Bible, Homosexuality
Question Gramps, What does Leviticus 18:22 mean? Does this pertain to gay and lesbianism? Jarel Answer Jarel, Leviticus 18:22 is one of the most discussed verses in the Old Testament. It reads: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with...
Mar 1, 2026 | Homosexuality, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Will I be going against the Church if I support someone who is gay? Polly Answer Polly, First, it’s important to understand the doctrine and policies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding LGBTQ+ individuals....
Dec 21, 2025 | Homosexuality, SSA
Question Gramps, My brother, a former bishop, recently spoke to us about his daughter, who came out as gay a few years ago. He and his wife have quit wearing their garments and attending the temple, saying they leave there in tears each time because they don’t...
Jan 5, 2020 | Abortion, Homosexuality
Question Gramps, If what the LDS Church teaches is true and the members really believe it, then why is there such a lukewarm response by the church and its members to both abortion and homosexuality? Abortion denies spirit brothers/sisters the opportunity of...
Feb 8, 2018 | God, Homosexuality
Question Dear Gramps, I need your help and I haven’t been to church in years. First, let me say that I’m very sorry that I feel this way but I’m very angry and bitter with Heavenly Father. I’m a homosexual. I didn’t ask for these feelings, yet I feel like I’ve...
Jan 25, 2017 | Homosexuality, Life's Lessons
Question Hello Gramps, I have a question that is very important to me and I cannot find the answer. I am a returned missionary, temple-married mother and wife who is active and faithful in the gospel and temple worthy. I am also gay. It is a constant struggle...
Oct 17, 2016 | Homosexuality, Temples
Question Gramps, When we do family history work for our family and come to a family member’s name that has entered into a legally recognized same-gender marriage, do we make any attempt to record that information? (realizing that it is more common that there...
Dec 12, 2015 | Current issues, Homosexuality
Question Gramps, What is the doctrine on homosexuality and the final judgement? Rayna Answer Rayna, This is a very loaded and topical question. I am going to do my best to answer, knowing that a lot of people are going to respond emotionally and...
Nov 15, 2015 | Children, Homosexuality, Mormon Policy
Question Hi Gramps, Could you please better explain the reason the Church Handbook for Bishops was changed to exclude the blessing and baptism of children of same-sex parents? The recent news about this has managed to cause a big rift in my non-Mormon family...
Jul 2, 2015 | Current issues, Homosexuality, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling for homosexual marriage to be allowed in all 50 states, what does this mean for the future of the Church and its members? Is this a specific sign of the times? I’ll be honest in saying that...
