No group was further outside Mormon circles, Hunter thought, than gays and lesbians. Mormonism, he knew, viewed homosexual acts as sins, and Mormons would become among the most generous supporters of California's Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage that was approved by voters last fall.

It was in early 2007, after the death of a close family friend, that Hunter decided it was time to put his religious ideals to the test.

Simply wonderful Rat. Thank you

"So for me, the coming-out experience really had nothing to do with a
sexual act or even a relationship or a person," she adds. "It was about
really, finally understanding my fullest, deepest self and getting all
the pieces in place."

Sorry that was not meant for an open forum.

My bad!

But yeah, I agree. I consider myself an agnostic, but I do think their is a place for spirituality and a positive message of love and understanding.

Nothing shatters stereotypes and preconceived notions better than friendship and a common goal.

Excellent comment Gemfem.