About Northern Lights
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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Monthly Archives: May 2007
In Search of a More Convincing Illusion
A friend of mine who deals with (what I consider to be) a minor porn addiction told me a story the other day that I related to, and I think has applicability well beyond pornography. There was this porn actor … Continue reading
Interviews with 3 bloggers, each married 25 years, part 3
The third blogger I interviewed who has been married for 25 years is Beck. His blog was originally titled “Beck’s Angst”, but he has since jettisoned the angst in favor of just “Beck” as the months have progressed and his … Continue reading
Interviews with 3 bloggers, each married 25 years, part 2
The second blogger married for 25 years that I interviewed is Abelard Enigma. He serves in his bishopric, has children, and recently began working through his situation with his wife. Prone to writing very supportive and encouraging comments, Abelard is … Continue reading
Pew Forum interview: Elders Nelson and Wickman on Same-Sex Marriage
It seems that with some of the recent media around the Church, there?s been an increase in Church statements on the issue of homosexuality. From the Wickman/Oaks interview with Public Affairs posted lasted August on LDS.org to Elder Oaks? remarks … Continue reading
Interviews with 3 bloggers, each married 25 years, part 1
Since starting to blog, I’ve met many interesting people (if “met” describes chatting with someone you’ve never seen and have no idea who they really are!). There are three men in particular who have been married and active in the … Continue reading
Metaphysical moments
I have few memories from when I was a small child, and it seems a bit odd that one of them in particular is so… philosophical. I remember sitting in my little desk in 1st grade thinking about being. I … Continue reading
