The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded by Joseph Smith and based in Utah is vehemently opposed to gay marriage and same-sex relationships.
Social media users have praised a Mormon Republican lawmaker for posting the frank admission that he is gay. Utah County commissioner Nathan Ivie, 40, who has had a wife for 13 years, used the personal video on Facebook to describe his struggle with his sexual orientation.As recently as last month, its official page about homosexuality described gay marriage as a “serious transgression,” adding that “the attraction itself is not a sin, but acting on it is.
“My long journey into self-discovery and acceptance began when I was nine years old… I believed there was something wrong with me and I fought from the beginning,” he said. Tosh Metzger wrote: "Glad you came out and are a part of our county commission!! Keep up the good work!" Meanwhile Jackie Biskupski, who was the first openly gay mayor of Salt Lake City, wrote on Twitter: “All the best to you, I love how a simple act of love among strangers helped you find your truth and that you are being embraced by family and friends.”
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