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Category: It Gets Better

SOME THINGS I HAVE LEARNED BY BEING GAY AND MORMON

Robin Johnson, January 2, 2013

SOME THINGS THAT I HAVE LEARNED One thing that I have learned is: although Gay people are born gay; when gays have gone through the process of: first denial, then self-loathing and other steps, and finally acceptances; then Gay people are ready to move on to healthy relationships.  Another thing…

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GAY COUPLE FIND GREAT HAPPINESS AT LAST, DESPITE MORMON BISHOP’S HOMOPHOBIA

Robin Johnson, January 2, 2013

I am now, and have been for over 11 months to date, very happy and my depression has become almost non-existent.  I have found out for myself, that being gay or homosexual, is not only right for me, but also can be enjoyed, and bring much joy to the lives…

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It Even Gets Better for Straight Spouses

Holly, August 12, 2012August 12, 2012

Here’s an “It Gets Better” video made by a group of straight spouses in MOMs: OK, I can’t make the embed code work, so here’s the link to the youtube page: http://youtu.be/xkKoD1uVbrE The “about” page of the website of the group that produced the video, Straight Spouses, states We started…

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“That’s so Mormon”…? Dan, no!

chanson, October 8, 2011

Recently, a reader wrote to Dan Savage with the following suggestion: I’ve decided to start saying “that’s Mormon” instead of “that’s gay” and encouraging my friends to do the same. It’s more accurate and plus it gives shit to a group of people who have extremely backward views about homosexuality….

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Just for kicks, how long will this clip stay up before it gets pulled?

Chino Blanco, February 25, 2011February 25, 2011

Ever wonder why it’s OK for Mormons like the Marriotts to profit from porn? Now you know. As someone elsewhere noted: “I think this new PSA from the Mormons is much more helpful than some of their older, more boring stuff.”

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Fred Karger: It Gets Better

Chino Blanco, January 7, 2011January 7, 2011

Fred Karger, Political Consultant and Activist: Watch Fred’s complete Big Think broadcast here.

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  1. chanson on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    Wow!! I guess it's not surprising...

  2. Donna Banta on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    I imagine the alternating schedule gave many an excuse to skip church on the weeks they didn't need to teach…

  3. chanson on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    Yes, exactly. I sincerely think that they'd rather have people fade away from church activity than encourage members to talk…

  4. Monya Baker on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 31, 2026

    Inspired leakage! One rationale is that having the same schedule every week will cut confusion for irregular attendees. But can't…

  5. chanson on New church schedule! Good? Bad? Inspired?August 30, 2026

    Yes! Donna and I watched every video in the church's instructions about this (linked above), and their instructions on the…

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