tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835564038959249094.post7010198930130134510..comments2023-06-26T07:03:26.219-07:00Comments on I am Mitch Mayne. I am an openly gay, active Latter-day Saint.: On ChangeMitch Maynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01581529961840637683noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835564038959249094.post-1977606803706662252011-10-04T17:45:10.475-07:002011-10-04T17:45:10.475-07:00Thanks for posting this talk. It serves as motiva...Thanks for posting this talk. It serves as motivation to me, a straight LDS man in the sometimes closed minded society of Salt Lake, to not only reach out to my gay brothers and sisters, but to actively become involved in their affairs in the community. I have several gay friends (some that have been very close friends), most of whom grew up in the LDS Church, only to become not only ostracized, but bitter towards the church. I'm so grateful for some of the people (including yourself) that have stepped up to bridge the gap. People like Carol Lynn Pearson (and her amazing book, "NO MORE GOODBYES", which I think should be required reading, not only for LDS people, but all humankind. And Mitch, I'm thankful for people like you... people that were born a little different than me, but people that don't turn to hate when so many of us can be "ignorant". The fact that you can be so open and honest, in addition to doing your best to make it through this little adventure called "mortality", is deeply moving to me. Keep up the good work.Sean Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420394321860396959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835564038959249094.post-89082434668596811202011-09-27T16:10:46.402-07:002011-09-27T16:10:46.402-07:00Thank you for this blog. It brings me closer to o...Thank you for this blog. It brings me closer to our savior when I read it, and that is a blessing. Thank you.Ben Stairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922279076780902488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835564038959249094.post-6137467032191098562011-09-26T16:24:20.145-07:002011-09-26T16:24:20.145-07:00What an amazing, honest talk. There are so many l...What an amazing, honest talk. There are so many levels on which it is difficult to feel comfortable with who you are in a culture with such high expectations for certain behavior. And for me, this has not to do with sexual orientation, but just what is expected of a faithful Mormon woman. It must be just that much more difficult in your situation. Thanks for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835564038959249094.post-18880558414058277002011-09-25T08:36:30.664-07:002011-09-25T08:36:30.664-07:00hi, i read your story on CNN.com
i'm mormon a...hi, i read your story on CNN.com<br /><br />i'm mormon and i've repeatedly had people around me, even close friends, assume i'm prejudice or intolerant of gay people. i really liked that you said you didn't want tolerance or acceptance, that you want respect.<br />i respect you for being willing to share your story & help make a change. thank you.<br />i think you will help many mormon & non-mormons open their hearts to each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835564038959249094.post-42360489363842157252011-09-13T16:19:04.580-07:002011-09-13T16:19:04.580-07:00Thank you for posting this talk, Mitch. I am gaini...Thank you for posting this talk, Mitch. I am gaining more understanding from reading your blog. I think I am changing.ionamin-W8FW8https://www.blogger.com/profile/06596975411397863125noreply@blogger.com