The continuing public debate over same-gender marriage has prompted many questions from the news media, the general public and Church members in relation to the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the marriage issue specifically and on homosexuality in general. Below are some of the key resources and Church statements on these important, complex and sensitive matters.
Interview with Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Elder Lance B. Wickman
In this 2006 interview, Elder Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Wickman of the First Quorum of the Seventy responded to questions from the Church’s Public Affairs staff.
Church Responds to HRC Petition: Statement on Same-Sex Attraction
The Church issued this statement in October 2010 in response to a petition from the Human Rights Committee.
The Divine Institution of Marriage
This 2008 commentary explains the Church's position on same-sex marriage. The article also examines why Latter-day Saints believe marriage between a man and a woman is essential to a successful society and God's eternal plan for His children.
This pamphlet is geared toward Latter-day Saints who are troubled by same-gender attraction but sincerely desire to live a life that is pleasing to Heavenly Father.
Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction
This article by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was printed in the October 2007 Ensign magazine.