What was the 2015 policy and why did it change in 2019?
The Short Answer
In 2015, Church leaders introduced a policy for families in unique situations. In 2019, prophetic guidance led to an updated approach. Both decisions came through prayer by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve — that's how the Lord works through His Church.
Official Church Sources
Church Newsroom: Handbook Changes Regarding Same-Sex Marriage (2015)
Official statement at the time of the 2015 update.
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Church Newsroom: Policy Updates Regarding Children of Same-Sex Couples (2019)
Official statement on the 2019 update.
newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org ↗
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