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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- Rex on Life and Angels
- Rex on Choosing to act
- Beck on I Argue Homosexuality is Caused Neither by Genetics Nor Biology Nor Environment. So, What’s Left?
- Jan Swoboda on I Argue Homosexuality is Caused Neither by Genetics Nor Biology Nor Environment. So, What’s Left?
- Trev on I Argue Homosexuality is Caused Neither by Genetics Nor Biology Nor Environment. So, What’s Left?
- Dan on Sexual fluidity (and yes, it’s more common with women than men)
- j4k on HuffPost Live discussion and public interest in ‘mixed-orientation marriages’
- Mrs. I Define Me on Amateurs. Sheesh.
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- j4k on I’m a “Widow”, Again.
- I’m a “Widow”, again. | Northern Lights on One Wife’s Healing Journey
- Megan on Letter to my 21 year old self
- Jan Swoboda on How Josh Weed Nearly Destroyed My Marriage and How My Wife and I Managed to Save It
- David on How Josh Weed Nearly Destroyed My Marriage and How My Wife and I Managed to Save It
- Emily on Doubt
- Jonathan P on BSA: Implications for LDS SSA men?
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Author Archives: Northern Lights
Guest Post: “Two Believers and an Unspoken Prayer,” by Joseph Picon
Joseph is excited about the opportunity to be a member of the North Star community. He currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his three children and his tall, blonde, and beautiful wife of five years. When he isn’t spending 70+ … Continue reading
Guest Post: “Coming Out: A Relief Society Response,” by Laura Skaggs Dulin
Laura is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is currently a graduate student of Marriage and Family Therapy. As an MFT Trainee, she is working to empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault … Continue reading
Guest Post: “Protecting our Gay/SSA Youth,” by Jim Smithson (includes downloadable Suicide Handout PDF)
Jim Smithson lives in Salt Lake City. He worked for over 20 years in social science research, until he retired for health reasons. He and his wife, Merrie, are the parents of 3 and the grandparents of 4. You can … Continue reading
Church Newsroom News Release: “Church Reaffirms Position on Marriage Following Supreme Court Hearing”
Yesterday, the following News Release was posted on the Church Newsroom: Church Reaffirms Position on Marriage Following Supreme Court Hearing SALT LAKE CITY — In response to media requests, the following statement was issued today by The Church of Jesus … Continue reading
New video explaining what Mormons believe about homosexuality
A Latter-day Saint woman—the sister of a BYU student who recently made some national headlines as he produced a video of him coming out to friends and family—has produced a series of videos explaining what Mormons believe. In her most … Continue reading
Guest Post: “A Message of Love At Stake Conference,” by Mandi Marquardt
Mandi is member of North Star’s Leadership Council. She was born and raised in Davis County, Utah, and currently lives in Washington State. Mandi has a really boring day job, but makes up for that by playing guitar, writing music, … Continue reading
