This past month the First Presidency
and the Quorum of the Twelve published a letter
to leaders of the Church across the world.
In part it read: "Changes in the civil law do not,
indeed cannot, change the moral law that God has established.
God expects us to uphold and keep His commandments
regardless of divergent opinions or trends in society.
His law of chastity is clear: sexual relations
are proper only between a man and a woman who
are legally and lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
We urge you to review ... the doctrine contained
in 'The Family: A Proclamation to the World.'" As the world
slips away from the Lord's law of chastity, we do not.
Of special concern to us should be
those who struggle with same-sex attraction.
It is a whirlwind of enormous velocity.
I want to express my love and admiration for those
who courageously confront this trial of faith
and stay true to the commandments of God!
But everyone, independent of his or her decisions and beliefs,
deserves our kindness and consideration.