Description
Setting the Record Straight: Mormons and Homosexuality answers the questions of the Mormon Church and its stand on Homosexuality.
• What Church discipline are members who engage in homosexual activities subject to?
• Is homosexuality biological?
• Should Latter-day Saints with homosexual proclivities pursue a temple marriage and family?
In this book, practicing LDS psychologist Dr. Dean Byrd illuminates some of the little-known realities regarding homosexuality. He relies on his expertise as a social scientist and a practicing mental health professional as he shares the research and clinical data on this controversial topic. He provides compelling evidence on what science can and cannot say about homosexuality.
With abundant clarity, Dr. Byrd explores common misconceptions, answers challenging questions, and shares personal stories of triumph.
In addition, he offers a chronology of the events that have brought the United States and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to their present positions regarding homosexuality.
Employing a thorough, scientific, and engaging style, this volume provides readers with the best LDS analysis of the issue of homosexuality available.
