I don't know guys.....if the church has survived abolition of polygamy and the priesthood to all worthy male members, it will survive this. I sometimes wonder why the honor code is more strict than church standards when it comes to attending and being involved. Nobody is turned away from the temple if they have a recommend. Nobody is turned away from a church meeting. But people who are welcome in Sacrament Meeting can be kicked out of BYU (I know first hand from someone close to me--she was welcomed and encouraged to attend church and take part in repentance but was kicked out of BYU-I as unworthy to attend after getting turned in twice by others for getting "too physical"--not sex--with a visiting non-student boyfriend). The ecclesiastical endorsement part of BYU could use reform. There was a day where people swore caffeinated beverages wouldn't every be sold on campus. lol

I'm not sure what you're trying to argue but the idea that one day same-sex displays of affection will be ok on BYU campus is ludicrous.

And frankly, it's getting annoying every time some buffoon tries to draw a parallel between plural marriage or the priesthood restriction in the past and the Church's stance on homosexuality now. It's these same people who bristle at the Proclamation on the Family because it sets forth an eternal truth - that gender does matter, it does have inspired roles, and both are needed for eternal life. The gay lifestyle is a literal dead end in the eternal sense.

I also get sick of the "LGBTQ community" playing the victim card. They've been milking it for all it's worth for a long time now. The irony of some in the scientific community pulling this stunt is how science quickly goes out the window when it conflicts with their social views. Others have simply bowed to social pressure, throwing out their integrity in the process. Case in point, everyone knows (or should know) someone who thinks they're the opposite sex from what they are is mentally ill and needs treatment. No different from, say, someone who has anorexia and sees themselves as fat while being skin and bones. Yet, while we're supposed to help them, this other set of mentally ill people is supposed to be cheered on and validated. Nevermind the scientific fact that there are only two sexes and it's impossible to change that.

I don't know guys.....if the church has survived abolition of polygamy and the priesthood to all worthy male members, it will survive this. I sometimes wonder why the honor code is more strict than church standards when it comes to attending and being involved. Nobody is turned away from the temple if they have a recommend. Nobody is turned away from a church meeting. But people who are welcome in Sacrament Meeting can be kicked out of BYU (I know first hand from someone close to me--she was welcomed and encouraged to attend church and take part in repentance but was kicked out of BYU-I as unworthy to attend after getting turned in twice by others for getting "too physical"--not sex--with a visiting non-student boyfriend). The ecclesiastical endorsement part of BYU could use reform. There was a day where people swore caffeinated beverages wouldn't every be sold on campus. lol