In Which a 12-Year-Old Girl Came Out as Gay in Mormon Testimony Meeting

In Which a 12-Year-Old Girl Came Out as Gay in Mormon Testimony Meeting

by | Jun 20, 2017 | On the Margins

In June 2017 a 12-year-old Mormon girl delivered a prepared speech in “Fast and Testimony Meeting” at her Mormon ward (congregation) about being gay and not finding a place in the Church. The incident went viral, and of course was publicized from different angles, most not even trying to understand what might be amiss about such a situation. This article will explain for non-members the awkwardness of the event.

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