CLEAN: Gay Mormons peek out of the closet

The transcript discusses the speaker's experiences with the Mormon Church, focusing on celibacy, excommunication, and the evolving attitudes towards gay members. It highlights personal stories, the church's past witch hunts, and the speaker's journey to reconcile their identity as both gay and Mormon. The narrative also touches on the generational shift within the church, leading to more acceptance and change. The speaker shares their excommunication experience due to their relationship and their ongoing discussions about marriage within the church context.

What was the speaker's intention in their past relationship?

• To have children

• To get married

• To travel together

• To be celibate

How did the Mormon Church historically approach members who were gay?

• They were supportive

• They ignored them

• They conducted witch hunts

• They encouraged them to leave

What societal pressures did the speaker mention regarding changing one's identity?

• Learning new languages

• Playing more sports

• Reading more books

• Traveling more

What is the speaker's stance on their identity as a gay Mormon?

• They want to hide their identity

• They want to change their identity

• They want to reconcile both identities

• They want to leave the Church

What was considered sufficient grounds for excommunication according to the speaker?

• Attending a different church

• Having sex with a boyfriend

• Talking about marriage

• Having a boyfriend