Feelings of attraction toward those of the same sex can be overcome, then. President Boyd K. Packer (president of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, that is) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is under attack for what he said in the church's General Conference, with one group calling for him to correct his stand, and with a protest being scheduled for Thursday at City Creek Park.
Oh, that those with same-sex attractions will recognize the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ love them. The Church issued a statement on President Packet's talk which noted the love and said there is no room for hatred or mistreatment of anyone. It said the Church's position on marriage is very clear and based on principles of truth.
Suggesting a person can overcome same-sex feelings is not a negative, but a positive thing to me. It offers hope that such feelings can be overcome. Those who feel it is a negative do so because they do not feel such feelings of attraction are wrong.
My view, as a candidate for office, is that such feelings can be overcome, and effort should be made to do so. I do not agree with those who call on President Packer to correct his position. If President Packer represents God -- and I am among those who say he does -- then asking him to correct his position is the same as asking God to correct his stand.
I do hope those who are gay will consider President Packer's comments, and perhaps conclude to try to overcome their same-sex feelings, and realize it is a loving thing to offer them that hope.
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