November policy reversal

In April 2019, the church reversed the November 2015 policy, allowing children of same-sex couples to be baptized and removing the automatic apostasy designation for members in same-sex marriages. The reversal raised questions: if the original policy was revelation, how could it be reversed? If it wasn't revelation, why was it implemented? The damage—including suicides and family ruptures—could not be undone.


Profiles with November policy reversal on their "shelf":

Noal Davis profile image for wasmormon.orgNoal DavisBorn & raised in Norther Utah, I quickly learned that my personal value was only connected to my obedience to the Mormon faith. I was, but am no longer, a MormonShaylee profile image for wasmormon.orgShayleeI'm an instructional designer, a wife & mom, and so much more. On the side, I enjoy drinking tea & collecting teaware, reading Tarot, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gaming, and photography. I was a Mormon.elnene profile image for wasmormon.orgelneneI was a mormon. Enjoy traveling, beach sports.curtishartley profile image for wasmormon.orgcurtishartleyI enjoy camping, traveling, and playing my banjo. I was a mormon.Spencer Warner profile image for wasmormon.orgSpencer WarnerI enjoy skiing, technology, and skepticism. I was a mormon.Andy Wilson profile image for wasmormon.orgAndy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel.  I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.alan profile image for wasmormon.orgalanI was a mormon.Jim Adlhoch profile image for wasmormon.orgJim AdlhochI enjoy food, art, glass-blowing, friends, meditation, and enjoy partaking of what the Earth has to offer in herbs and drink. I'm a clinician, voice-over actor, artist, philosopher, teacher, and counselor. My spiritual path is now Druidic in a neopagan tradition, and love what the outdoors and the universe can teach me. I was a Mormon.alissa.swenson profile image for wasmormon.orgalissa.swensonI am a wife and mom of 1 baby boy and 2 fur babies. I am a therapist, love the lake and boating, I was a mormon.sallygirl75 profile image for wasmormon.orgsallygirl75I was a mormon for 43 years. Now I'm not. Now I live my values with integrity. Stoic philosophy reminds me to have balance and fortitude. The courage to admit when I'm wrong. And it's ok to not have all the answers.Just Jeff profile image for wasmormon.orgJust JeffI was a mormon. And I was doing well with it.rlboston92 profile image for wasmormon.orgrlboston92I enjoy camping, art, and amazing food. I am a very curious person and I enjoy learning about other people. I was a mormon.Debbie Knudsen profile image for wasmormon.orgDebbie KnudsenI'm a crafter and an educator. I am a seeker of truth! I was a mormon.Evan Mullins profile image for wasmormon.orgEvan MullinsI'm a husband and father of 4. I am a musician, I make websites for a living and I was a mormon.

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