When I was a young teen, I knew I was attracted to guys, and not to girls. It wasn't something that I could question. I also tended to the intellectual side of things, and asked difficult questions. I sometimes felt alone and unlovable. I wonder if all teens don't go through something like this at some point. Those times drove me to seek out the Lord, and I had some very personal and powerful experiences. That's why I'm a member of the Church. Despite my gay orientation, despite my natural skepticism, despite my political views that often differ from a majority of members, I have a strong testimony of the veracity of the Gospel of Christ, and the institution of the Church.
So I usually view new ideas from the starting point of my previous position (as basically everyone does). This means that I see things from a position that already accepts the Church and its doctrine. While this can make communication a bit tricky, I try my best to tell my story in a way that others can understand. I also hope I come across as respectful of others. If I fail, please forgive my shortcomings.
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