The LDS Church & Gay Marriage: The COMPLETE Homophobic History in 7 Minutes!
In this 7-minute explainer documentary, "Mormon Jesus" Ryan Josiah walks through the complete modern history of the LDS Church’s opposition to same-sex marriage, from its early legal interventions in the 1990s to its ongoing political and cultural influence today.
This timeline includes:
The Church’s 1995 amicus brief in Hawaii opposing marriage equality
The release and long-term influence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclamation on the family
The Church’s massive involvement in California Proposition 8
How legal, cultural, and PR strategies evolved after Obergefell v. Hodges
The current posture and rhetoric under Dallin H. Oaks
Insightful commentary and analysis from Ryan Josiah
This video lays out what the Church did, why it mattered, and how it continues to affect LGBTQ+ members and families today.
No apologetics. No church PR. Just documented history, primary sources, and uncomfortable facts.
If you care about:
• LGBTQ+ rights
• Religious influence on politics
• Mormon history
• Or the real-world impact of church doctrine
…this timeline is for you.
Original Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanjosiah/video/7538865909444676894?_r=1&_t=ZP-92XoXJ9N99K
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