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Northern Lights is the official community blog of North Star International. It was created by several established bloggers who are believing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and who have first-hand experience with issues surrounding homosexuality. Northern Lights is to be a place where we and our readers can openly explore and discuss topics and issues of interest to the LDS community—and particularly as they relate to homosexuality and Mormon faith and culture—in an edifying and uplifting manner and within the framework of commitment to the beliefs and ideals of the Church. >>MOREThink about what matters most…
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Yearly Archives: 2007
My life is in shambles… but not because I’m gay
I just finished watching a kitschy little movie about drama camp. Many many gay themes there, and among them was the perennial, “My life is horrible… because I’m gay.” I know how this feels, because I’ve lived the cliche. Most … Continue reading
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Fruit(y) Flies
In my “Rams in the Thicket” post I predicted that the “it’s in my genes, I can’t help it” argument could eventually backfire due to advances in understanding of the biological underpinnings of homosexuality. What happens, I wondered, when we … Continue reading
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Straight Spouse Interview: Darrin
The witty and handsome Darrin Stevens is married to the witty and beautiful Samantha Stevens. Darrin, who is straight, blogs at http://mortalrealm.blogspot.com; Samantha, the gay half of this mixed-orientation marriage, blogs at http://bewitchedtoo.blogspot.com. They?ve been married now for almost twenty-two … Continue reading
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North Star Newsletter – December 2007
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M-W’s Word of the Day: Confabulate
I think this is my new favorite word. It just feels… good… Let’s all confabulate. From Merriam-Webster: confabulate \kun-FAB-yuh-layt\ verb 1 : to talk informally : chat *2 : to hold a discussion : confer 3 : to fill in … Continue reading
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Romney’s authenticity
You probably heard about Romney’s speech about faith in the public square today. It was good, and it reaffirmed my support for him as the best man to lead our country. I was pleased to hear something so authentic in … Continue reading
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