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David Allan Bednar (born June 15, 1952) is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). A former educator, Bednar was president of Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU–Idaho) from 1997 to 2004. [2] [3] Bednar was sustained as a
[3]: 140 They stated that tolerance does not mean tolerating transgression, and noted the existence of temple-worthy members attracted to the same sex. Additionally, a video [104] of the apostle Bednar was featured on the church's official website PreservingMarriage.org, [105] and members were instructed to register there. [106] [107] [108]
Teachings on sexuality in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is deeply rooted in its doctrine. [1] In its standards for sexual behavior called the law of chastity, top LDS leaders bar all premarital sex, [2] [3] all homosexual sexual activity, [4] the viewing of pornography, [5] [6] [7] masturbation, [8] [7] [9] overtly sexual kissing, [10]: 194 sexual dancing, and ...
February – The apostle Bednar answered a members question in a February 23 broadcast stating that "there are no homosexual members of the Church" since we are not defined by sexual attraction or behavior and "all of us have different challenges in the flesh". He compared homosexuality to a physical handicap like "being born with a body that ...
David A. Bednar: Quorum of the Twelve Apostle 2004-10-07 72.6 Member North America West & Europe Central Areas [8] Middle East/Africa North [9] Chair, Correlation Executive Committee [10] Apostolic Adviser, Church History Department [11] Quentin L. Cook: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2007-10-11 84.3 Member Chair, Missionary Executive Council [12]
Brigham Young, Jr. ordained an apostle, but not a member of the Quorum. John Willard Young ordained an apostle, but not a member of the Quorum. (Set apart as counselor to Brigham Young in 1867, and to Twelve in 1877.) Joseph Angell Young ordained an apostle, but not a member of the Quorum. 1 July 1866
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. Westheimer died on ...
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