Mormon church voices support for federal same-sex marriage law
Flowers bloom in front of the Salt Lake Temple at Temple Square in Salt Lake City in this 2015 file photo. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday came out in support of The Respect for Marriage Act under consideration in Congress after years of opposing recognition of same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
By: The Associated Press
Updated: 1 year ago / Posted Nov 17, 2022
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it would back proposed federal legislation to safeguard same-sex marriages, marking the latest show of support for the measure from conservative-leaning groups.