tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post125432563510414641..comments2023-09-01T05:55:24.063-06:00Comments on Gay Mormon Man / PriesthoodMen: The book! Preview the Introductioncal thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473563294369008876noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-28928408875851862342016-12-17T14:35:51.162-07:002016-12-17T14:35:51.162-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771080011736715732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-10457776503966235332016-12-01T09:32:32.128-07:002016-12-01T09:32:32.128-07:00My POV is that he church is not the oppressor. I c...My POV is that he church is not the oppressor. I choose language that will get my point across to as many people as I can reach, and I believe that I have something important to say.cal thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473563294369008876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-1458561037099139262016-12-01T09:30:31.541-07:002016-12-01T09:30:31.541-07:00What if, and I am simply presenting an idea here -...What if, and I am simply presenting an idea here -- the challenge of the flesh that Julie mentions is hers? Example; How she deals with the information, how she interacts with and expresses love, how she reconciles what her son is with her own belief system? <br />cal thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473563294369008876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-35015846683371310742016-12-01T09:14:50.692-07:002016-12-01T09:14:50.692-07:00The LDS church has a history of fighting for gay r...The LDS church has a history of fighting for gay rights. It also has a history of fighting for religious freedom.cal thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473563294369008876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-69955712753921770562016-12-01T09:13:14.979-07:002016-12-01T09:13:14.979-07:00Ahh, such a dilemma. Coming up with a modern parab...Ahh, such a dilemma. Coming up with a modern parable has its difficulties. Yours -- like many of mine -- is far from perfect. But let's go with it. Much like homosexuality, it is up to your son whether this "thorn" is a negative or a positive. I tend to believe that it is what he decides it is.cal thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473563294369008876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-2125139799349434002016-12-01T09:05:53.426-07:002016-12-01T09:05:53.426-07:00I agree with you. I agree with you. cal thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473563294369008876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-23971456684593283842016-12-01T01:45:56.142-07:002016-12-01T01:45:56.142-07:00My gay Mormon path is far different than most guys...My gay Mormon path is far different than most guys...and I feel like God has restored my homosexuality. My positive relationship with our Heavenly Father leads me to believe that my gay self has a purpose and that I should consider it as a gift. That perspective versus seeing one's homosexuality as a "thorn in the flesh" makes an enormous difference in one's life decisions and how one talks about it. I look forward to reading the next chapters. Ciao for now.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682040432986853321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-4483145467008620062016-11-30T20:36:15.260-07:002016-11-30T20:36:15.260-07:00My son was born left-handed. Together, we've b...My son was born left-handed. Together, we've been fighting for him to overcome it. At this point, I don't think he will (sigh). I guess that's his cross to bear in this life. I have faith that in the next life he will be 'normal'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-49567457735838131952016-11-30T19:53:23.580-07:002016-11-30T19:53:23.580-07:00All I can say is, FINALLY!All I can say is, FINALLY!mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860003284114723790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-34061069569024992782016-11-30T17:39:54.723-07:002016-11-30T17:39:54.723-07:00If you support the Mormon Church through your part...If you support the Mormon Church through your participation, tithing, etc., then you are supporting the church's oppression not just of yourself, but of LGBT rights around the world. Your tithing goes into the church's anti-gay war chest. You are part of the problem.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771080011736715732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-80614771887793808782016-11-30T16:36:25.123-07:002016-11-30T16:36:25.123-07:00Addressing some other commenters, and not you Calv...Addressing some other commenters, and not you Calvin. I fully support what you are doing.<br /><br />Whether others like it or not, there are gay people in the Church who are going forward just like everyone else. Who's right is it to say we're being oppressed? Ours? Or someone else who isn't in our shoes? <br /><br />I have equal access to all the blessings of the gospel. I can go to the temple, I have a pretty awesome calling, and yes, I can indeed honor my gayness within what I believe. No one is telling me my orientation has to always be a "struggle." For me it's a gift. There are many voices that push for finding a partner and marrying and having a sexual relationship. But what about us? Can't our paths be seen as equally valid ways of being gay? Covenant Keeping Queerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242547479076901217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-35999361500534973462016-11-30T15:53:07.597-07:002016-11-30T15:53:07.597-07:00"propensity toward same gender attraction,&qu..."propensity toward same gender attraction," "challenge of the flesh" - using the language of the oppressor is a sure way to remain oppressed.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771080011736715732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-21420498305986584862016-11-30T15:49:19.897-07:002016-11-30T15:49:19.897-07:00Oh my. Your son is gay. This is how his sexuality ...Oh my. Your son is gay. This is how his sexuality is wired. This is not a "challenge of the flesh", any more than you can or should overcome your heterosexuality. Why don't you covenant with your son to spend the rest of your life in celibacy in solidarity with him? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2997761876150491695.post-32066396784909060102016-11-30T14:27:42.214-07:002016-11-30T14:27:42.214-07:00I wish I had your guts.I wish I had your guts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com