Bottom Line
The Church does not teach “being gay is a sin.” Chastity is a commandment for all. Missionaries teach this clearly. LGBTQ+ discipleship is real — and Christ’s invitation is inclusive and rooted in truth, not affirmation alone.
| Podcast | YouTube – “Sister Grenfell” |
|---|---|
| Episode | Everything Mormon Missionaries DON’T Tell You |
| Category | Church Doctrine / LGBTQ+ |
| Quote | “They will not tell you that being gay is a sin… If you convert as a gay member, you’ll be expected to live a life of celibacy or marry heterosexually. That’s the only option.” — “Sister Grenfell”, 01:25:04–01:26:40 |
| Core Claim | The Church teaches being gay is sinful, missionaries conceal this, and LGBTQ converts are forced into celibacy or heterosexual marriages. |
| Conclusion | False → Straw Man Distortion |
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🔍 Core Finding
💬 Feelings ≠ Sin
The Church distinguishes between orientation and behavior:
“Same-sex attraction itself is not a sin. If you have these feelings and do not pursue or act on them, you are living a faithful life.”
— ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Same-Sex Attraction
⚖️ Missionaries DO Teach the Law of Chastity
All converts are taught that sexual intimacy is reserved for marriage between a man and a woman (D&C 42:22–24). LGBTQ individuals are not singled out — this is a universal standard.
💍 Marriage is Not “Forced”
Church leaders explicitly counsel against entering straight marriages to “resolve” same-gender attraction:
“We counsel against any kind of marriage for purposes of trying to resolve same-gender feelings.”
— Elder Dallin H. Oaks, 2006
❤️ The Gospel is for Everyone
LGBTQ members who keep covenants may:
- Be baptized and confirmed
- Hold callings and serve
- Receive the Holy Ghost and temple recommend
- Be fully loved and supported in their ward