tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post3090759683708032421..comments2023-08-04T21:37:16.987-07:00Comments on (Gay) Mormon Guy: WishingDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-29897869733635796812011-07-09T22:16:30.777-07:002011-07-09T22:16:30.777-07:00CMS:
I appreciate your concern. Your concern and ...CMS:<br /><br />I appreciate your concern. Your concern and misconception is one that a lot of people have expressed, and so I've taken the time to copy the answer I've given in the "Frequently Asked Questions" part of this site, as follows:<br /><br /><i>Are you ever planning to get married? <br /><br />Definitely. But it's not that simple. In order to marry a girl, I need to be attracted to her first. In my case, that won't be easy. There will have to be a miracle and I will have to fall madly in love with a girl before marriage can ever be an option. But I'm expecting exactly that to happen.</i><br /><br />A selection of posts that explain the doctrinal and other aspects of this question and my insistence on being physically and in all ways attracted to a woman before marriage follows.<br /><br />The Future is as Bright as Your Faith<br />The Miserable, Amazing World of Dating<br />Romantic Idealism<br />Dreams of Eternity<br />Understanding the Gospel Ideal<br />But If Not...<br />The Lord Will Fulfill His Promises<br />Dreams on the 2nd Day of Christmas<br />Even as Frogs<br />Sunday School Marriage Discussions<br />Pre-Valentine's Day Thoughts<br />The Place of Attraction<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Mormon GuyDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552740645279057549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-54755581258541955872011-07-09T14:06:15.689-07:002011-07-09T14:06:15.689-07:00I read this several weeks ago and it will come bac...I read this several weeks ago and it will come back to me time and time again... I have to ask- Why on earth would you allow a girl to marry you when you are not attracted physically to her? Then marry/have children with her and model for your children really a really weird model of marriage? I just don't "get" it. I am mormon too- and i DO NOT THINK same-sex attraction is a choice. Nor do I have the same ideas about marriage as the majority of those outspoken in the church about this particular issue. However, I feel that by having a gay person marry and have children is destroying the sanctity of the family in an absolute and fundamental way. I am so sorry if that hurts you- it is not my intent. Rather, I am really concerned about this for your future if you do marry a woman. I am so sorry for your struggles. Those are burdens that must seem almost unbearable at times. I know you are a popular blogger for so many mormons who hope to "cure gay," but as a biologist... and mom... and wife... I really struggle with your ideas of meeting a woman and getting married...CMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18277448060103743373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-68424482763783323462011-07-07T18:15:05.788-07:002011-07-07T18:15:05.788-07:00I just discovered your blog - really great stuff. ...I just discovered your blog - really great stuff. This post made me think of the play the church put together - "Savior of the World." At various points, Zacharias, Elisabeth, and Thomas are each asked, "Have you given up hope?" They each respond with, "Hope? No. But my demands - yes."<br /><br />You are quite the inspiration. I hope all the best for you, in this life or the next.Jaqqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996220504284041646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-52042056588214958362011-07-06T18:28:00.451-07:002011-07-06T18:28:00.451-07:00here's my two cents....
it will all work out i...here's my two cents....<br />it will all work out in the end. eternity is a long long time.<br /><br />when my son told me he was gay, i fell apart. i cried myself to sleep every night, but now i realize that maybe i agreed to this mission. when HF asked who would come to earth and be the mortal mother of this valiant spirit, i held up my hand and pleaded, choose me, choose me. i am so grateful to be his mom. Of all my five children he is the most Christ~ like. <br /><br />my heart aches for you. i have gleaned much from your blog. I am happy that you are full of hope.cherin Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510372730083632868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-33602487033624358062011-07-05T09:39:14.419-07:002011-07-05T09:39:14.419-07:00You really inspired me today. I'm not a consis...You really inspired me today. I'm not a consistent follower of your blog, but sometimes I read your notes and it has often been so worth it. I try to imagine you as anyone around me that I know, and it helps me remember that every person is tried with things that will truly help them grow and be tested to help us become like God. <br />I liked this post because I felt so strongly your desire for eternal blessings, and I so much feel that as well. Although I have other things in my life to work through and overcome, I know that if we seek to become who the Lord wants us to become, we really can receive every blessing and every happiness. Thanks for your testimony. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305375575775355734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-71352125002141819332011-06-27T21:42:29.346-07:002011-06-27T21:42:29.346-07:00You are doing a great work. I don't know if y...You are doing a great work. I don't know if you can begin to realize it. It may be that this is what you are supposed to do at this juncture, and those whose lives you are changing and buoying up are the very reason that your dreams are on a different time-table at present. <br /><br />Whatever happens for you, you have touched my life, and I'm sure countless others. Yours is a unique voice with clarity and candor that is sorely lacking. <br /><br />Blessings to you on this day, the day that the prophet gave all. You are giving your all in a different way. Keep it up.MGSKellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805362558209800925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-18336424114171307872011-06-27T08:29:50.171-07:002011-06-27T08:29:50.171-07:00ahh singles wards... but seriously, those last two...ahh singles wards... but seriously, those last two sentences are the key. you just keep making the right decisions, and life slowly falls into place. i agree with the above comment, "faith not fear", is a great mantra.:cassia marie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09375186328392494975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-60424687893525778022011-06-27T00:58:52.484-07:002011-06-27T00:58:52.484-07:00I really enjoyed reading your blog. I was posting ...I really enjoyed reading your blog. I was posting on my twitter when I noticed it. What gift would 'I' want most in life?? I would want my kids to always say active in the Church and to grow spiritually stronger with each passing year. I would want the same for my grandkids. There are so many things out there to tempt them away. Faith not fear is my mantra. Hang in there cos all your righteous dreams will come true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-90998041588814605082011-06-26T22:43:52.367-07:002011-06-26T22:43:52.367-07:00Thank you so much for this post! I have been feeli...Thank you so much for this post! I have been feeling similar things. I'm not struggling with the same issue you do, but I think in a way we all desire for things we aren't ready for at some time or another. I respect you for realizing that a prayer isn't a plea to change the Lord's mind, but a request to find out his will for your life.Moore love https://www.blogger.com/profile/04841964913061420425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780506856626441160.post-39983176526093377642011-06-26T21:42:53.751-07:002011-06-26T21:42:53.751-07:00Make sure you marry your best friend... married li...Make sure you marry your best friend... married life is so much easier that way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com