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.
Recent Comments
- Caroline on Insights from my Father: The Flood
- Rex on I Argue Homosexuality is Caused Neither by Genetics Nor Biology Nor Environment. So, What’s Left?
- Rex on Life and Angels
- Rex on Choosing to act
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- 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.
- Dread! Dating Tips for Guys with Same-Sex Attraction by Yours Trully | Northern Lights on I Vehemently Oppose Gay Marriage, but Not Necessarily for the Reasons You Think I Do. So, Let’s Talk
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- 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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- Rex on All Things That Lie in Our Power
Category Archives: Interviews
Sharing my Voice
As I am sure anyone reading this already knows, the Voice(s) of Hope website launched today. I had heard rumors of this and asked Ty earlier in the day whether this was going to happen so I would know how … Continue reading
Blake Fisher testifies that integrity of a soul is worth any sacrifice
In the past, while I was presenting and defending my stance on homosexuality in various internet forums, there probably isn’t my position that caused greater outrage among proponents of gay sexuality than the one I’m going to present here today. … Continue reading
Far Between: 5-Part Interview with Rich Wyler, founder of People Can Change
As part of the Far Between documentary project—a project purposed to “better understand what it means to be homosexual and Mormon” from a variety of perspectives and experiences—Kendall Wilcox interviewed Rich Wyler, founder and director of the non-profit People Can … Continue reading
Far Between: Three new video narratives exploring the experience of marriage, Part 2 of 5
Part 2 in a 5-part series of videos exploring the dynamics of mixed-orientation marriages was recently released as part of the Far Between documentary project. See also Part 1 of this series. We’ll continue to share more videos in each … Continue reading
Far Between: Three new video narratives exploring the experience of marriage, Part 1 of 5
Three videos recently released by the Far Between documentary project—a project purposed to “better understand what it means to be homosexual and Mormon” from a variety of perspectives and experiences—represent the first of multi-part segments exploring the stories of three … Continue reading
Straight Spouse Interview: Miki
Miki Biddles has been married to Kengo Biddles for five years. They have two children. As you?ll see below, she is a very level-headed person with some great insights not only on her marriage but on the value of seeing … Continue reading
