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Five Truths About Same-sex Attraction

1. God loves all his children regardless of their circumstances and wants to help them. (See Jacob 6:5 and 2 Nephi 1:15.)
2. Same-sex attraction is one of life's many challenges.
   • To fulfill our eternal destiny, everyone must overcome tests and opposition in life.
   • While same-sex attraction may be a considerable trial to those who experience it, the discomfort and pain is not dissimilar to that experienced by others with different kinds of trials.
3. People can overcome homosexual behavior and diminish same-sex attractions.
   •  Regardless of our challenges, everyone can learn to manage thoughts and actions. We also have a remarkable ability to develop patterns of behavior and self-perception that are consistent with our personal beliefs and values.
   • Through His own suffering, Jesus Christ knows how to help and guide us in times of need and healing. He can “blot out [our] transgressions according to the power of his deliverance” (see Alma 7:12-13).
   • Some difficulties require us to “be patient in long-suffering and afflictions” that we might gain strength and capacity and be instruments for God (see Alma 17:11).
4. God expects us to be chaste and reserve sexual activity to the bonds of marriage between a man and a woman.
   • Following this commandment provides us with protection and is necessary for mortal and eternal progression.
5. You are not alone! Help is available for those who experience same-sex attraction.
   • You can love and support someone who struggles with same-sex attraction and at the same time stay true to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
   • Evergreen provides valuable resources for those seeking to live LDS values.