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In 1995 "The Family: A Proclamation to the World' was shared over the pulpit of the October General Conference. The title has since been simplified to "the family proclamation. This is unfortunate because it truly was a global call to repentance and should not have been interpreted to be a Utah issue, or a Mormon issue at all. In fact it clearly warns the world -as God's Prophets are often called upon to do: "We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets."
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/proclamation-on-the-family

In June 2015 the First Presidency of the Church released a letter to be read to congregations throughout the world. It begins: "Because of the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court and similar legal proceedings and legislative actions in a number of countries that have given civil recognition to same-sex marriage relationships, the Council of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints restates and reaffirms the doctrinal foundation of Church teachings on morality, marriage, and the family. As we do, we encourage all to consider these teachings in the context of the Plan of Salvation and our Heavenly Father's purposes in creating the earth and providing for our mortal birth and experience here as His children."  http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/top-church-leaders-counsel-members-after-supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-decision 

In August 2015, Michael Otterson, head of the Church Public Affairs Department gave an enlightening speech at the FairMormon Conference. In his speech, Mr. Otterson made the following observation: "...Can members have their own views on this topic and still stay faithful to the Church? That's a question we hear often, and it arises from a number of different scenarios. Can a member be a Democrat and a good Mormon? That one makes me smile, because if the members who ask it could travel to some countries of the world and meet faithful members of the Church who belong to their national communist parties I fear their blood pressure might be permanently damaged. Can I believe in women's rights and be a good Mormon? Can I think that our hymnals might benefit from a good revision? If I sometimes think that every minute of our three-hour block isn't entirely inspirational, am I on the road to apostasy?"  http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/full-transcript-michael-otterson-address-at-fair-mormon-conference

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