Revised LDS handbook updates transgender policies

[@Lilly_Belen]

And we wonder why the suicide rate is over 40% with young transgender youth in general. I had to hide myself for most of my life due to the hate of what some people believe, thanks to the 70’s and 80’s I remember back then we treated people who were attracted to the same sex as their birth badly. It’s going to take time. My message for all those that this will negatively impact, remember, you are a beautiful spirit and God didn’t rewrite the guide book, humans did and they are flawed.

[@patriciadumont7059]

God created male and female. Whatever the cause of LGBT ideology, whether hormone imbalance, foods, upbringing, sexual molestation, illness etc, God can heal them. Living true to the Gospel will help. Many outgrow this problem, seek counseling, just as a drug addict would. The laws of God do not bend to social ideology. Everyone is loved.

[@aldrintoscano]

The 40% should rise to 99.5% God willing ❤

[@mroselli]

​@@aldrintoscanono one would shed s tear

[@Lilly_Belen]

@@aldrintoscano why?

[@aldrintoscano]

@@Lilly_Belen so the problem will fix its8

[@MobBarley-z3k]

Satan has weaseled his way into religion long ago and now we see hiss influence once more.

[@FIatts]

Satan literally only exists in religion, what are you talking about?

[@MobBarley-z3k]

@@FIatts satan exists. Satan's best trick was to convince the world he never existed at all.

[@FIatts]

@@MobBarley-z3k satan doesn’t exist, and god doesn’t exist

[@FIatts]

@@MobBarley-z3k god isn’t real

[@MobBarley-z3k]

@FIatts please explain this to Muslim on video, id love to see their live reaction.

[@kip2703]

That bishop needs to revisit the proclamation on the family. Is he even still a bishop?

[@agorapanologia]

Whether he is or not, and whether he deserves to be or not, is not your concern as you're not in authority over him. You are also probably not a part of his ward or stake. So I politely suggest you humble yourself and not make judgements you're unqualified to make about a Church leader because you disagree with him.

[@BrianTerrill]

​@@agorapanologiahe is a person who parades himself outside of his ward as a bishop that certainly does give us the right to question his credentials and how you responded to the poster who questioned if he was even really a bishop was very manipulative and a form of spiritual abuse.

[@kip2703]

@@agorapanologia well when he is making statements contrary to the brothern and church doctrine I can make that judgment as we are commanded to judge righteous judgments.

[@davidfrey5654]

@@agorapanologia He is a public figure. He puts himself out in the public square for judgment. If he didn't want to be judged, he should just stay silent.

[@patriciadumont7059]

​@@agorapanologiaI think the question was valid. The bishop sounds very kind and fair.

[@OhShiitakeMushrooms]

Honestly, if you truly accept God and love him, you don’t need to join a church and jump through their hoops or try to please them to be “worthy” of what they call blessings. you shouldn’t have to pay your way into heaven either. Just be you and be a good person and help others. That should be enough.

[@prophetcentral]

None of us are "good" people. God is good, and Christ is enough. What we should be focused on is loving and doing the will of the Father. Salvation isn't about who we are. We are nothing, and being ourselves is being an enemy of God.

[@OhShiitakeMushrooms]

@@prophetcentral "being ourselves is being an enemy of God" than god is shallow. I can pray to god just as much from my own home for free as I can do inside one of his temples that we have to PAY to enter.

[@brianarmstrong9438]

If you truly accept and love God you will keep His commandments, which includes acknowledging there is no salvation except through Jesus Christ and the one and only Church (uppercase "C") He founded -- the Catholic Church. All other churches (lowercase "c") were founded by men. If you don't want to "jump through" the "hoops," as you call them, what you're really saying is you don't want to follow God's commandments, which means you don't truly accept and love Him. Saying "just be you" is really saying "God (uppercase 'G') doesn't know what's best for you, you do," which is the same as saying "you're a god (lowercase 'g')" and can do whatever you want so long as you're a "good person" according to however you want to define that and "help others" according to however you want to define that. That's certainly good enough for something, but that something isn't Heaven.

[@davidfrey5654]

I guess the early Christians didn't need to join any churches either. They didn't need to listen to a Paul or Peter. They could just do it all on their own. Not.

[@prophetcentral]

@@OhShiitakeMushrooms what logical leap did you make to get to God being shallow? I agree with the praying part. I would take it a step further and say you can even be endowed with true power and knowledge without going to the temple and paying your membership dues, but you're gonna have to pay down your life and your own lists and desires like you wouldn't believe, and dare I say most professed Christians don't truly believe.

[@tbird7]

People read the Scriptures and get grounded in Truth. Many false teachers have gone out into the world.

[@Lilly_Belen]

@@tbird7 yup and every religion thinks they are the one and only true path, blah blah blah.

[@kelleyturner6584]

Sorry, as an active LDS, I will continue to respect pronouns and support trans and if they dress differently. The church is turning away children of God!

[@TransGurl.VrilX.1488]

lies don't make truth. marxists believe it does but it doesnt

[@bittersweet340]

Why are you apologising for... State the facts, not your emotions I think that's the problem with LDS members acting too political and not standing up for the principles and doctrines of God. Christ never apologised for teaching the truth, even though he loved his fellow man and if they were offended. " IF MAN WANTS TO PRETEND HE IS A WOMAN THAT'S UP TO HIM, (his agency their freedom) BUT IF HE WANTS US TO PRETEND HE'S A WOMAN THAT'S UP TO US!

[@patriciadumont7059]

@@kelleyturner6584 Trans etc are turning away from the Gospel.

[@reecek7358]

Yeah, I imagined also how Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed.

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@reecek7358 It was destroyed because of all, sin, not just sexual sin. Trump would be destroyed, if he had been there!

[@TheHelamanShow]

Absolutely disgusting..

[@Ryanhelpmeunderstand]

Russell M. Nelson, back in 2018 and 2020, stated, “prepare for the days ahead,” and, “oh how we will need His [God’s] power in the days ahead.” We now see what is happening. BRING IT ON WORLD. We will still love everyone and we will still help you as we enter into these days of tremendous sorrow. May Jesus Christ return quickly…

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@Ryanhelpmeunderstand He was speaking of Trump and the far right extremists!!!!

[@cta524]

So if cross dressing is no longer allowed, what's going to happen to our temple ceremonies?

[@isaacarteaga6141]

Please let us all stop harming ourselves our Spirits our bodies don't be lied to anymore!!!! We don't need to be perfect don't wait to be perfect to share the gospel sharing the gospel the Book of Mormon will help you acquire your Perfection and your consecration that you are entitled to😊😊😊 READ the book of Mormon SHARE the Book of Mormon be consecrated translated truly by so doing and having a SERIOUS TESTIMONY of the GOSPEL TRUTH. Found in the biblical writings and the Book of Mormon❤ You will see clearly the path that you need to take I beg you, doesn't matter what you're going through transgender drug addiction hate bigotry dishonesty everything negative will qualify us to get out of the shackles of LIES 😊 in the name of Jesus Christ amen

[@kip2703]

The reporter just had to use the phrases assigned at birth.... your not assigned by the doctor he's just stating fact. And telling people with gender desforia what they want to hear is not compassion, your doing more harm. Would you tell someone dealing with anorexia that they are fat and should get liposuction, or a Schizophrenic that their voices are real and they should listen to them, or that someone dealind with depression that their life is worthless go off yourself? No we dont and shouldn't but with those dealing with gender disforia we encourage their delusion wheres the compassion in that?

[@clearstonewindows]

So well said. Can you imagine him just flipping a coin or something like some futurist Sci-Fi.

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@kip2703 It's not a delusion!

[@kip2703]

@@kelleyturner6584 of course it's a delusion, it's a disforia. Do you believe a person can identify as a different race as some do, or a different age as some do, or even feel that they are an animal as some do? Do you honestly believe it would be better to tell a person that says they are a cat to go ahead your a cat. That's delusional. Policy is set and based on doctrine much of the time. Gender has been revieled as doctrine is eternal. God didnt make a mistake and put a female spirit in a male body or the other way around. Helping our brothers and sisters live in reality is what is kind and loving not telling them what they want to hear. But we should never disparage them for their disforia

[@Dave-if5qj]

​@@kelleyturner6584yes it's vary much so😂

[@blatherskyt]

As a single, heterosexual man... - I am excluded from a number of callings - Things have been said over pulpits within wards and at General Conference that do not favor me - I am not protected by any laws - I am often judged for my status as compared to others ... we all deal with difficulty in life. As we focus on ourselves and how we feel before God, how we feel in front of others who may judge us wrongly becomes less and less of a concern. I would never ask the Church to change anything in their policies for my sake, but I am speaking for only myself.

[@DorianPaige00]

But there's not laws working against your heterosexual marriage or regulating the hormones in your body. Big difference. You are protected by anti-discrimination law but it's somewhat unlikely you'd be discriminated against for being heterosexual or cisgender.

[@DodoLoco515]

Can you use the restroom in your ward building? Will you be "escorted" away from youth activities? Do you require special permission from area authorities to pray or otherwise participate in Priesthood? Yes, no, and no. Not even close to the same, dude. Step aside.

[@BrianTerrill]

​@DorianPaige00 There are laws against regulating hormones in the bodies of heterosexual men. Literally, the same steroids given to women trying to transition to men are usually illegal for us to take.

[@bittersweet340]

I might not know your struggle to fit in, because that's not my test. but I don't believe in labelling someone based on their sexual preference, Hope you find what you are looking for, regardless of whether in or out of the church... at least u are sharing what you are feeling and not being a victim of LDS policies and nonsense political rhetoric that is going to divide America and turn the country into chaos after this elections.

[@BrianTerrill]

@kellihall8106 The scriptures are pretty clear on these issues.

[@ronhansen994]

The church is wise to base their doctrines on well documented science and biology, which is also consistent with scripture. Gender dysphoria was a mental health diagnosis and treated as such until big pharma realized they could make billions of dollars by transitioning the unknowing. This fad will pass. Remember, at one point a lobotomy was considered appropriate mental health care. Medical procedures to deviate from gender at birth may cause permanent physical and mental health issues. Children under 18 should be 100% off limits for transgender mutilation and experimentation by the medical community. Those experiencing gender dysphoria should be shown compassion and understanding. We are all children of God and are all equally deserving of his love.

[@carina9295]

Then why did they go woke regarding the Mudmen

[@timmiestabrnak]

Your comment and the LDS church go against science.

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@ronhansen994 This is not doctrine!!!!!!

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@ronhansen994 BS!

[@dustinfonnesbeck9667]

Read Leviticus Ch 18

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@dustinfonnesbeck9667 Just another example of how people pick and choose thing from the Old Testament to try and prove a point. You do.know there are over 600 "laws" in the Old Testament that are no longer followed by Christians and most Jews. The scripture of men being put to death for "spilling there seed" is one. Science not scripture has far more understanding of the human mind and body then the Old Testament!

[@slipknotie]

Oh my! Y’all going to burn for this one.

[@1900intz]

It is binary.

[@JayM-su9fh]

I don’t give a shit what these people say and you shouldn’t either! If you do believe in God, you should know if God really wanted to talk to you he would he wouldn’t have to talk to others being that he’s so powerful right? And why would he care about something like sex when we’re all the spirits anyway? These things don’t make sense What do you expect? How do you spell? So if God so powerful, why does he need you to tell me what he says? I called bullshit! Do it right for you not because somebody has a false sense of what they think Correct!

[@davidbroadhead6814]

Why just why.

[@Elemental_Entity]

Welp, them letting in the rainbow cult is enough for me to leave this false church!

[@mythierror404]

I'm glad I left this church. A religion that does not follow Jesus teaching in loving all of his children doesn't deserve tk claim to follow God or Heavenly Father. Jesus taught that we love all never deny who they are and support them. This is beyond stupid and unacceptable. I hope the true righetous members of the church will stand against this and bring love to those who are trans.

[@StiofáinAnMacTíreLiath]

How do you respond to people who say Christ thought that we must deny ourselves

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@mythierror404 I'm very close!!!

[@Dave-if5qj]

😂😂😂😂

[@Elmaddizzy]

This warms my heart❤

[@traviscamara3896]

gross great join a cult

[@mariaretana3067]

❤️ God's love, we strive to learn how to ❤ ourselves and those around us, BUT not ok to say GOD'S LAW in regards to what defines us (men or women). I ask, is permitting ourselves to distort the law to fit today's crisis just to make a group if welcomed. When disciples of God begin to modify how to love those who need guidance, we are allowing room for Satan to distroy what Joseph Smith and so many faught to bring forth of these Latter Days. Jesus provided such examples of unconditional ❤ now we are tested to bend our views on how to fellowship those who choose a different lifetime. In my opinion No, we continue to LOVE, lead, and teach just as HE commands it. We have our agency, and I can testify when an individual is truly interested and ready. The RIGHT decision will be made because the Church (its members) endure until the end. Let's continue to push forward with strength, perservance and TRUTH. I LOVE the Gospel and I know the church is true, so please don't let our goal to minister confuse us with our true purpose 🙏 ❤ love as God loves. See how God sees and the Holy Ghost will inspire us to lead our efforts to our fellow brothers/sisters in and / or non-members of the church. Staying forever strong ❤😊

[@Lilly_Belen]

@@mariaretana3067 still waiting for updates on the Bible since 2064 years ago. Hint hint. I’m so sorry that you think it’s all true

[@Lilly_Belen]

@@mariaretana3067 BTW, you should really look deeper into the lDS faith, it’s not what you were taught.

[@renaebodine1029]

Wow they finally relize how many children they are responsible for killing when they tried to change them ,didn't love them,told them they would go to hell so they killed themselves ,niw thus whf?????

[@kelleyturner6584]

@@renaebodine1029 There is an awesome KZbin video of a member of the church speaking out against the new policy, when baring her testimony. It was beautiful! And they didn't cut her mic!!!!!!

[@dianeivanoff6312]

Oh gods hand is coming down! This is NOT ok. Just more people to give more money.

[@benb5512]

“Mine house is a house of order.” (D&C 132:8)

[@Lilly_Belen]

@@benb5512 yes! Blind leading the blind, I’m sure your kids are not being pressured and manipulated by your indoctrination. I watched it happen for 20 years when I lived in Utah.

[@KCL81_aw]

How about not continuing to support their confusion to actually help them!!! He said it right…gender dysphoria! 😢 God Bless! 🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@bipolarcollie]

Well, Jesus had long hair and wore a dress (long tunic, robe - just different names) and he hung out mostly with guys - think that means don't put artificial limitations on anyone. Follow the 2 commandments he gave us. Love God Love uour neighbor as you love yourself (Implied 3rd commandment - Love yourself. Amazing how simple life becomes when the criteria is to simply love.

[@joaop.barata6062]

Why are we thinking we know what Jesus looked like? Tunics weren't dresses, and were different from actual dresses used by women. Tunics were the social acceptable attire for men in Israel when Jesus was alive. He wasn't making any sort of statement. That means, don't put artificial notions on Jesus.

[@prophetcentral]

So when Jesus says to repent and turn from sin, does that mean we disregard him because he doesn't like our lifestyle or choices? No one will be saved in their sin, but salvation is from sin. Who we are is sin and sinful. We are enemies of God, and what it means to love is to put God's will first and never back away from encouraging your neighbor to discontinue in sinful behavior.

[@DodoLoco515]

​@@prophetcentralshow me where Jesus addressed being transgender, then we'll talk.

[@prophetcentral]

@@DodoLoco515 meh, if all you care about is people being more of themselves and less like God, then there's no conversation to be had. The only true followers of Christ lay down their life to do the will of God. Jesus exemplified that to the maximum. If you rely on strict words of the Bible to know the will of God, then you are missing the entire point of the gospel and mission of Christ. This is where so many Christians idolize the Bible into every word which it is not.

[@pacofgarcia5998]

Jesus was dressing like any regular man of his time, not like a woman. Yes, if we want to know and live Truth, we must indeed love our neighbor and ourselves the way God created all, Gen 1: 26, 27, and that solves all issues.... We don't have to love the false picture that human beings often want to present as the actual creature. “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” Luke 14:35

[@joyogilvie3639]

Maybe these confused people should not be listening to the world of doubt and understanding more about their pre life planning of them choosing their life plan while on this earth. They need to understand more of their Devine nature and God's plan. And not take offence as they journey on once they come to that knowledge. However, it's the adults that are transgendering, some after having families that are concerning, because their examples are leading many astray. So sad to see this happening and the rise of the buffet table of who you can identify as. Just be a loving person as you are and compliment others for their true nature. No one needs to decide what to become as far as an sex except a few at birth. And now they can do hormone testing to decide that. I am tired of the confusion this is playing into the lives of our young people who don't even know biological roles anymore.

[@PhyreReighn]

Way to GASLIGHT ! you must live in the Utah CULTure

[@isaiah-4310]

According to the churches website they will let the homosexual’s hold callings, I don’t remember Jesus ever embracing sin , He said to turn from sin .

[@StompMom5]

We can be supportive while not allowing trans movement take over the world. It's interesting that boundaries are only demanded for those seeking to overthrow everything they touch

[@mcbsinthecloud]

The issue is nutritional. Get a zyto test and fix the health.