The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday repealed rules unveiled in 2015 that banned baptisms for children of gay parents and made gay marriage a sin worthy of expulsion.
The surprise announcement by the faith widely known as the Mormon church reverses rules that triggered widespread condemnation from LGBTQ members and their allies and marked a jarring shift from the religion's push to carve out a more compassionate stance on LGBTQ issues.The rules banned baptisms for children living with gay parents until they turned 18, disavowed same-sex relationships and received approval from global church leaders.
The faith said in a statement that it is not changing its doctrinal opposition to gay marriage and still considers same-sex relationships to be a"serious transgression." "The very positive policies announced this morning should help affected families," the leaders said in the statement."In addition, our members' efforts to show more understanding, compassion and love should increase respect and understanding among all people of goodwill."
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