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I miss her so much.

Heather, this is beautifully said! Thank you for sharing.

Thank you, 52 from TX.

Thank you so much. #ineedhimtoo

U dont welcome lgbt+ people if u dont let them be thereselfs

Most of the people in this video have left the church now because they realized how harmful the church’s teachings about LGBT people are. (And that its truth claims are demonstrably false.) I know two of them and they’re SO much happier than they were when they filmed this video!

Derek’s most probably committed suicide now

Shortly after this film was published, John was dismissed from BYU for violating the school's "don't talk about it and maybe it'll go away" policy. :-)

so... this isn't the US Golf Association?

What a bunch of quitters.... I also don't feel like waking up every morning and go to work, I want to go travel and relax... will you guys support me on the way I am, I mean, it's not my fault I'm like that... Grow up and stop being a sensitive fruitcake.

Life is more like a river than a statue

John and the other guys on "It Gets Better BYU" are so kind. Thank you for sharing your stories.

I enjoyed your video. You are honest and genuine. I wish you great success. Peace and love -James

Kaden looks like he has the same hairdo as John Patrick (it Gets Better BYU - John Patrick).

But, they don't let gays "act on it" if they go there, do they? They basically tell them to pretend to be straight? I'm Mormon, but my bishop told me that I should do what I feel is best for me and what I feel is best for me is to have a boyfriend and hopefully a husband.

The transgender male to female raised a question. I wonder what the church feels on a female gay member who marries a male to female who happens to be into females, and conversely how they feel about a male gay member marrying a female to male who happens to be into guys. Now if the church believes that you are the sex you are when you are born, than doing something like this would not be against church rules because technically that person would be in a heterosexual relationship.

I'm sorry, but although the message portrayed in this video is true (everybody needs Christ and his atonement). I don't agree with a lot of the ideas this group of BYU tries to share. I'm a member of the Church and a BYU student. Having said that, I agree that all of us need Christ and His atonement in our lives.

remember this is not an LDS video

Yaaaaas a ally!!!! I have a bestie just like Matt, straight/active/ and nowmarried/, him being there for me while I was coming out and adjusting was the greatest blessing I could've ever asked for.

It breaks my heart listening to this...I REALLY HOPE Mark has tONS of loving friends and has found that it does get better. The courage to even say so much when feeling so much pain...truly a pioneer, so inspiring.

People may criticize how these pioneers express themselves and/or USGA but I feel blessed to live in a time when people are losing their fear and telling their stories. Sincerity is what will win people over and diminish ignorance, bigotry, prejudice, and hate.

John thank you for share your story, it's really help me to USGA,

There is a place for you With Christ, we're all in this together Gays can be Mormons too Hope on and know that it gets better

Before you judge me For not being like you Just know this one thing That I need Jesus too

How exactly is a gay mormon homosexual lifestyle ??? I heard them talking about friends, brothers, sisters etc ... but what about boyfriends or girlfriends? marriage? personal life? I guess a gay mormon is just a smilling doll who says is gay, but in reallity he does what straight mormons do, except from the fact that he will die single and alone ??

Nothing but covert harassment... every bit of it. Using the word "heathen" out of scripture to address us might be trying to be funny. Or it's covert harassment and slander. Sure, it's fair to say we need him. And easy to say we don't need this. That's the message. "do us a favor and decide you will leave on your own". Clearly that's what they are doing here. Covertly harassing and alienating gay offspring under the guise of love. " and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." 2 Nephi 26:33 That's the scripture you use for gay's?

Very powerful. I needed this...this morning. No one understands my struggle but, he does! I wish everyone could see this and see all we want is the same as everyone else.

From watching this video it was quite clear what your message was. You could have started off with showing your sexuality and your differences from the BYU Campus. Instead you choose to make this video Christ centered by making his message first. Your statement of inclusion, from the inside out, is refreshing. The other movements who try to change the Church from the outside in, have been offensive. Thank you for creating a message that sustains the Savior in all ways!

I'm sorry, but the mere existence of homosexuality (or, actually, any sexuality other than heterosexuality) invalidates mormonism. The way that the church has made claims about the family and its role in the eternities requires heterosexuality across the board. Even the idea that those who are gay can change after they die makes no sense. Being gay I can say that I would never want to be straight, and that the LDS church does nothing but try to make the lives of anyone that it deems to be 'different' harder.

Great message and very well-done!

Excellent video, guys!

How could anyone thumbs down this beautiful message? Right on, you guys! Thank you for this.

Great message--love the work that you're doing here. By the way, Free BYU is helping to fight for the rights of LGBT students and could use your support. Go to our FB page or website, www.freebyu.org/ If you were or are or just love BYU students, we'd love to hear your stories.

Mormons are really really really good at PR.

This is sooo gross. Mormons are gross. BYU is gross. Why in an "it gets better" video did you choose to use the Mormon propaganda term "same gender attraction", trying to make it out to be some sort of clinical abnormality? It's very gross and indecent that the Mormon church, who have fought so relentlessly against equal rights, would put out a piece of propaganda like this

Ms. Beam is my Psychology teacher this year. I look up to her as an inspiration. Today she shared this video with us. It encouraged me to share my coming out. Ms. Beam if you're reading this, I love you for who you are. You're like an older sister to me. You're amazing, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Thanks for sharing about your life, you are a strong faithful example.

Thank you Mark for sharing your story. In my country New Zealand it s better for gay people. It must be hard to be gay and live in Utah. I am a Mormon and i support marriage equality. The churches need to move to include gay people.

Ask Kate Kelly: If you're a woman, you will never have the priesthood. And if you are gay and do not marry a woman, how can you fit in to the teachings of the Church (think 'Lorenzo Snow's couplet')?

Mormonism has a warped view on sexuality. It treats homosexuality as if it is "unnatural" or "sinful," which it is not. Also, it says you should wait until marriage, but humans are sexual in nature, so the repression of sex is harmful, and dangerous.There is nothing wrong with having sex before marriage, and it is best to have sex before marriage, so you can see if your sex life will be good. Marriage is a life long commitment, so it is best to know if the person you are marrying can please you sexually, because sex is a large part of any relation, rather it be gay or straight. Also, sex is not just for "reproduction," it is for pleasure, and intimacy. The leaders of Mormonism, need a "revelation" to have a more realistic view on sexuality, because their view is primitive, and outdated.

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Sharing this: Major NYC production company is seeking individuals who fundamentally disagree with their family's views on race, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, religion (etc) for a documentary series. We're looking for people who grew up immersed around a certain mentality, that they've chosen to break from or hope to break away from. This doc series focuses on breaking out of hatred & discrimination. If you know someone or are someone who wants to share their story, please reach out. Compensation offered. Thanks, Mary marytraviscasting@gmail

Sharing this: Major NYC production company is seeking individuals who fundamentally disagree with their family's views on race, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, religion (etc) for a documentary series. We're looking for people who grew up immersed around a certain mentality, that they've chosen to break from or hope to break away from. This doc series focuses on breaking out of hatred & discrimination. If you know someone or are someone who wants to share their story, please reach out. Compensation offered. Thanks, Mary marytraviscasting@gmail

lol Tom tries so hard to emphasize his non-gayness

You are so strong...

How do you deal with needing to have a heterosexual temple wedding to attain the third level of the Celestial kingdom of heaven in Mormonism?

You did a great job speaking!! Awesome!! Go you!!

Wait he's a brony I am to

That's sad even I wouldn't tell my secrets

thank you derek give me encouragement to continue ahead. even with my attraction