Mormon Church Quorum of Twelve Backing Special Protections for Homosexuals

Photo Credit: Life Site NewsLeaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — also known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church — have formally backed laws that institute special protections for homosexuals.

While the Mormon leaders are insisting at the same time on the need for religious protections, one prominent Evangelical leader has warned that they are being “naïve” because these homosexual “non-discrimination” laws are used to target people of faith.

“Jesus ministered to marginalized outcasts,” said Sister Neill Marriott, who spoke with other leaders at a press conference announcing the church’s support for “laws and ordinances that protect LGBT people from discrimination in housing and employment.”

Elder Dallin Oaks, who is part of the Mormon Church’s Quorum of Twelve Apostles, cautioned that the public support for these laws and ordinances did not mean the church was abandoning its support for religious liberty. (Read more about the Mormon Church Quorum of Twelve backing special laws for homosexuals HERE)

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