For openers, marriage is neither a matter of politics, nor is it a matter of social policy. Marriage is defined by the Lord Himself. It's the one institution that is ceremoniously performed by priesthood authority in the temple [and] transcends this world. It is of such profound importance... such a core doctrine of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, of the very purpose of the creation of this earth. One hardly can get past the first page of Genesis without seeing that very clearly.
Lance B. WickmanIn this life, such things as service in the Church, including missionary service, all of this is available to anyone who is true to covenants and commandments.
Lance B. WickmanThe more a person can look beyond gender orientation, the happier and more fulfilling life is likely to be.
Lance B. WickmanWhy somebody has a same-gender attraction... who can say? But what matters is the fact that we know we can control how we behave, and it is behavior which is important.
Lance B. Wickman