Identity
A Devout Sexual Minority’s Response to Archuleta’s “Devout”
Beyond dismissal and deconstruction: how to hold space for suffering while staying faithful to revealed truths.
Skyler Sorensen
February 25, 2026
Beyond dismissal and deconstruction: how to hold space for suffering while staying faithful to revealed truths.
Has prophetic language softened? Yes, tone adapts to culture, but doctrine remains exacting and unchanged.
Is compassion enough? True support for LGBT+ Latter-day Saints lies in gospel truths, not worldly narratives.
How do the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ help members compassionately support LGBT+ Saints, address pride events, and offer guidance for meaningful dialogue and understanding?
In an effort to show compassion to our LGBT+ brothers and sisters, we should resist the urge to enable them in excluding themselves from the Plan of Salvation.