Due to the recent decision by the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage I would like to share my own thoughts regarding the incorrectness of same-sex marriage on a moral level and a spiritual level.
Morally same-sex marriage opposes the traditional values that are meant to help children and society develop healthy relationships that are ideal for growth, development and identity. It is true that children who grow up in homes where the complimentary attributes of father and mother are present are in the most ideal environment to develop wholesome attitudes and relationships. A father and mother can and should provide an exemplary spousal relationship that will most likely exist in their child's life considering same-sex attraction is a tendency experienced by the minority of the population.
Spiritually same-sex marriage prohibits spiritual progress. Our purpose on Earth stated in the lessons from Preach My Gospel "is to have joy and prepare to return to God’s presence." (p. 50). To return to live in God's presence we must become like Jesus Christ and perform all of the necessary covenants. A same-sex matrimony cannot be performed as a sealing ordinance and therefore halts our spiritual progression, and prevents us from completing our purpose on the Earth.
Related Links:
"Same Gender Attraction" from Elder Oaks and Elder Wickman
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