The Evolution of Mormon Teachings on Marriage and Celibacy One of the contentious social issues in the United States is the nature of marriage. The Mormon Church has been actively involved in passing anti-gay legislation defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The presentation will explore evolution of Church teachings on marriage and celibacy and how celibacy, once condemned by the Church, has become the approved ‘life style” for homosexuals. Gay church members are in a “Catch-22”–not permitted to have an intimate personal relationship because they are not married but are not allowed to marry.

Robert Olsen