1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

mormons or know a mormon

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by cromig, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. cromig

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    78
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    i need help. idk how to tell one of my really good friends. i mean its not really excepted with mormonism, but i hate havingto put on a show everyday with him. idk how to day it, if i should tell him at all, and everything else.:help:
     
  2. crystaltriforce

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2008
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    outside of Philadelphia
    the only thing i know about mormons is that they can't drink alcohol.
     
  3. cromig

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    78
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    this one, (me), does lol
     
  4. Amy

    Amy
    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Messages:
    1,237
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Northern California, United States
    It's hard to tell Mormon who you are friends with. I have a hella cool Mormon friend who has tatoos and piercings. Many Mormons now are okay with homosexuality; neither for or against.

    I would suggest telling them that it is offensive before you do come out. It could save alot of unnecessary drama.
     
  5. Gerry

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2008
    Messages:
    5,163
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    One of my good friends is Mormon and he's currently serving a two year mission in Argentina and will be back this summer. He wasn't for a lot of things and thought homosexuality was "wrong" but he accepted me for who I am and didn't disown me for being gay. I miss him and can't wait until he returns!
     
  6. Fiorino

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2008
    Messages:
    678
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    If they're your friends then they'll accept you for who you are anyway.
    Younger people seem to be more accepting aswell. You need to get
    this off of your chest-so go for it and don't look back.

    And hey-if worse comes to worse then what kind of friends are they
    anyway? Don't worry though-even if they judge you I don't think
    they'd quit being friends with you.

    (*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)(*hug*)
    And we're here for you, and
    we support you
    (*hug*)
     
  7. cromig

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    78
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    haha yeah. i wish read this earlier. i decided to jang out with my new bf instead :slight_smile: :slight_smile: i happy now
     
  8. BitterEdge

    BitterEdge Guest

    Completely agree here
     
  9. kramer362

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2007
    Messages:
    385
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    western new york
    The Mormon church's position all around seems to be very against homosexuality. However not every Mormon person is going to agree with the church's stance, and may have varying degrees of acceptance. I would test the waters with this friend and getting his view on homosexuality before deciding to come out to him.
     
  10. Markio

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    1,275
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Northern California
    Mormons are all different. One woman who came to a meeting (that taught how to be an ally for the GLBT community) actually came out as Mormon.

    To gauge how your friend might react, you could ask them what they think about homosexuality or gay rights in general.
     
  11. MLCarr

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2008
    Messages:
    137
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Waco, Texas
    The first person I told was actually my best friend who is Mormon. Mormons are some of the most accepting people I've ever met. They do not shun you just because you're gay. Insted they love you anway and say "well, that's for God's judgement not mine". I can honestly say I am more comfortable with my Mormon friends being myself than I am with my Christian friends. Just wanted to throw that out there.