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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. >>MORESubscribe to the Blog
“Because She Is a Mother” — A Mother’s Day Playlist
"She broke the bread into two fragments and gave them to her children, who ate with eagerness. 'She hath kept none for herself,' grumbled the sergeant.
"'Because she is not hungry,' said a soldier.
"'No,' said the sergeant, 'because she is a mother.'"
~ Victor Hugo
(as quoted by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, "Because She Is a Mother")Voice(s) of Hope Project — Highlight Interviews
In March 2013, we launched a new site, LDSVoicesofHope.org, which features video and written essays by Latter-day Saints who have found peace and hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ—with an ongoing release of additional testimonials.
Please consider financial support of the Voices of Hope Project and see the Northern Lights blog post on why we’re doing it.
New video explaining what Mormons believe about homosexuality
New video addressing 12 common myths and misconceptions about what the Church teaches about homosexuality
AMCAP/FAR Conference addressing Homosexuality now online
On November 17, 2013, the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists (AMCAP) and the Foundation for Attraction Research (FAR) co-sponsored a special conference exploring the Latter-day Saint experience with same-sex attraction: "Same-Sex Attraction: Reconciling Faith and Feelings".
New Church Website on Same-Sex Attraction Offers Love, Understanding and Hope: MormonsandGays.org
In an effort to encourage understanding and civil conversation about same-sex attraction, the Church has launched the website "Love One Another: A Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction." It features a number of videos from people who share real experiences from their own perspectives on a sensitive and sometimes emotionally charged topic.
Read more on MormonNewsroom.org.
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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
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
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
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
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
