Mormon church labels same-sex couples apostates

(CNN) A new Mormon church policy considers church members in same-sex marriages as apostates whose children will be barred from baptism and church membership unless they disavow same-sex unions. The policy is outlined in a guide for lay leaders 

(CNN) A new Mormon church policy considers church members in same-sex marriages as apostates whose children will be barred from baptism and church membership unless they disavow same-sex unions. The policy is outlined in a guide for lay leaders 

(SALT LAKE CITY) — The Mormon Church will not allow children of same-sex couples to join the church until they turn 18, and even then, will require them to move out of their parents' homes, disavow same-sex relationships, and receive approval from

The Mormon Church has updated its definition of apostasy to include same-sex marriage, according to Salt Lake City's ABC affiliate, KUTV. The teaching was included in Handbook #1, a church document that is only available 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has introduced new policies that classify members in same-sex marriages as apostates. Their children will not be permitted to be blessed or baptized until they turn 18 and get