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Reasons to agree : + LDS Church Leaders made a mistake when they advocated the practice of Polygamy . LDS Church leaders have often prophesied things that did not happen . +2 The treatment by LDS leaders to Black men indicates that the church is not inspired  +0 Whenever the LDS Church changes doctrine, they admit they made a mistake in the past.  The LDS Church has changed doctrines too much for people to worry about following it .  LDS Church Leaders made a mistake when they taught the Adam-God Theory.  LDS Church Leaders made a mistake when they said the Catholic Church was the "Great and Abominable Church of Satan".  LDS Church Leaders made a mistake when they denied blacks the priesthood until 1978. LDS Church Leaders made a mistake when they prevented women from giving prayers in Sacrament meetings until 1978.  Reasons to disagree: Inspiration does not mean infallibility: LDS Church leaders, being human, are susceptible to making mistakes. These mista...

Reasons to agree : + There are biological differences in gay men and lesbians Biological differences in gay men and lesbians have been observed, suggesting a genetic component. Studies show that sexual orientation is not a choice. Discrimination based on sexual orientation violates human rights and promotes inequality. Reasons to disagree :  - Some believe that sexual orientation is influenced by environmental factors and upbringing. Some religious or cultural beliefs argue against homosexuality, leading to discrimination. Books that agree : + "Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation" by Simon LeVay "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt Books that disagree : - "Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth" by Jeffrey Satinover Scriptures that agree : + Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are ...