In the August issue of the Ensign, President Russell M. Nelson explains, “Disciples of the Lord are defenders of traditional marriage. We cannot yield. History is not our judge. A secular society is not our judge. God is our judge!”
I highly recommend the article “Disciples and the Defense of Marriage,” which you can read online in text or PDF.
I never imagined that this issue would become so divisive. Sadly there are some members of the church that have criticized the brethren and have not been willing to take a strong stand for what is right. I guess it’s understandable to a degree because they know someone who opposes this and it has been somehow labeled as “bigotry” for opposing anything related to same sex marriage and the “gay” lifestyle. Yet we must stand for what is right and be willing to endure possible persecution.
Maybe this gives us a little bit of insight into the reason why Lots wife disobeyed the commandment to not look back.
Thank you for posting the link to President Nelson’s talk. I had not taken time to read it yet but your posting inspired me to do so now. I agree with what you said whole-heartedly. Thank you.