I just moved to a new area, and bought a "gay" business. I am really excited about it. I am gay, I am also an active LDS church member. Everyone I have told at the business is telling me that I should not mention being a member of the Church, or having ever been a member of the church. I certainly am not looking to call "the gays" (um, hello!) to repentance, but the staff seems convinced that we will lose patrons and community support. I have been very fortunate in my coming out with the church, and while I am not really excited about a new ward, because I guess I could be x'd at the drop of a hat depending on local leadership, but I came out to my Mission President, and a great friend who was also my Stake President at the time. Two men that I would do anything short of death or ... well, celibacy for. I still believe and don't want to hide being Mormon any more than I want to hide being gay! I don't want to wave a rainbow flag or a book of mormon though. Any advice?
2007-06-17
22:12:15
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