Why does the Mormon Church condemn homosexuality but support the Respect for Marriage Act?

Mormon Temple – Salt Lake City, UT
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Following a history of anti-LGBTQ policies and decrees, the nearly 17-million-member Mormon Church of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) released a stunning declaration supporting the federal Respect for Marriage Act that would codify federal and state recognition of same-sex marriages. LDS expressed its support because the bill also protects the rights of any denomination not to perform these ceremonies.

“We believe this approach is the way forward,” reads a statement posted on the church’s website. “As we work together to preserve the principles and practices of religious freedom together with the rights of LGBTQ individuals, much can be accomplished to heal relationships and foster greater understanding.”

The statement goes on to reiterate that the Church does not condone same-sex relationships, which it regards as sinful.

The Church has a lengthy and oppressive history toward LGBTQ people.

“Homosexual behavior violates…

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