Elder Christofferson provides context on handbook changes affecting same-sex marriages
New Church policy impacting same-sex couples and their children originates out of compassion, said Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
“This is about family; this is about love and especially the love of the Savior and how He wants people to be helped and fed and lifted, and that’s the whole motivation that underlies our effort,” said Elder Christofferson in a video interview.
The interview took place after the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles updated Church policy regarding same-sex marriage in Handbook 1, an instruction guide for bishops and other priesthood leaders.
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