In this episode Valerie talks to those of you out there whose faith and trust crises are at least in part due to issues around the LDS church's doctrine, policies, and consequent treatment towards our sexual and gender minority friends and family members.  This episode focuses especially on scientific findings that clearly explain that sexual orientation is not a choice and therefore cannot be condemned or changed.  Valerie analyses Gregory Prince's info-packed lecture titled "Science Vs. Dogma: Biology Challenges the LDS Paradigm of Homosexuality."  This episode covers: 1.  The prevalence of homosexuality both in humans and other animals 2. Lack of scientific understanding around the origins of homosexuality until relatively recently 3. Preliminary research findings in the fields of genetics and epigenetic that prove that gayness is in-born.  4.  The LDS church's historic attempts at encouraging "cures" for homosexuality and its consequent damage.  5.  2 reasons why the church may be compelled eventually to change its doctrine and policy 6. What we at the grassroots can and must do to love, protect, and champion this change to protect our gay loved ones as respectful but courageous reformers.  Books mentioned and recommended:  Gay Latter-day Saint Crossroads by Evan Smith, Tabernacles of Clay by Taylor Petrey.  Facebook Support Group:  I'll Walk with You.   ** Due to the rapid growth of this podcast and the obviously huge need for members of our faith to have more support in our  faith-expansion experience, Valerie is currently piloting a few 3 month long weekly online support groups to help you connect with her and others who are in a similar place in your faith experience. Space is limited and first come first served. 25 people per group.  For more information e-mail Valerie at info@valeriehamaker.com.