Devotion and Despair: The lonely struggle of a gay Mormon

[USU78]

1 hour ago, rockpond said:

That would be above my pay grade.

So  ...  perhaps you could clarify just what the point is you're making.

[rockpond]

4 minutes ago, USU78 said:

So  ...  perhaps you could clarify just what the point is you're making.

My point was exactly what I said:  I believe teachings like these, for believing gay members, contribute to the despair and loneliness described by the OP. 

[USU78]

3 minutes ago, rockpond said:

My point was exactly what I said:  I believe teachings like these, for believing gay members, contribute to the despair and loneliness described by the OP. 

But to what end do you make the point?  I'm curious.

[rockpond]

2 minutes ago, USU78 said:

But to what end do you make the point?  I'm curious.

Well, it was part of a conversation from over a week ago, so I can't say entire what I was thinking at the moment.

But, my main point was likely that we ought to be aware of the loneliness and despair that some of our gay church members feel and work towards alleviating that anguish.

[USU78]

30 minutes ago, rockpond said:

Well, it was part of a conversation from over a week ago, so I can't say entire what I was thinking at the moment.

But, my main point was likely that we ought to be aware of the loneliness and despair that some of our gay church members feel and work towards alleviating that anguish.

By  ...  ?

[rockpond]

15 minutes ago, USU78 said:

By  ...  ?

I think how we go about doing that is going to depend on the individuals.