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“Marriage should not be viewed as a therapeutic step to solve problems such as homosexual inclinations or practices.”

Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley

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Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley was a prominent religious leader known for his influential role in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as the 15th President of the Church from 1995 until his death in 2008. During his presidency, he was known for his dedication to spreading the church's message of peace and unity. more

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“Life is full of physical infirmities that some might see as discriminations - total paralysis or serious mental impairment being two that are relevant to marriage. If we believe in God and believe in His mercy and His justice, it won't do to say that these are discriminations because God wouldn't discriminate. We are in no condition to judge what discrimination is. We rest on our faith in God and our utmost assurance of His mercy and His love for all of His children.”

“I think it is an accurate statement to say that some people consider feelings of same-gender attraction to be the defining fact of their existence. There are also people who consider the defining fact of their existence that they are from Texas or that they were in the United States Marines. Or they are red-headed, or they are the best basketball player that ever played for such-and-such a high school. People can adopt a characteristic as the defining example of their existence and often those characteristics are physical.”