In the past few years, Mormonism has toned down its language about homosexuality from a debate about sin and causality to embracing notions of empathy and understanding. Now the LDS Church is emphasizing a more civil dialogue with activists and better outreach to gay members â and it did so with a high-profile news conference, featuring three Mormon apostles and a top female leader. When asked in an interview if the Utah-based faith would apologize for its harsh rhetoric of the past, LDS apostle...
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