The law of chastity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) states that In early November, top church leaders updated the Church Handbook banning a "child of a parent living in a same-gender relationship" from baby 4 Apr 2019 “Previously, our Handbook characterized same-gender marriage by a As a result, the LDS church has liberalized its position on LGBT people 4 Apr 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also removes the label for children of LGBT parents, updates handbook regarding 'apostasy'. 4 Apr 2019 In Major Shift, LDS Church Rolls Back Controversial Policies Toward . worldwide and will be included in online updates to its handbook. of inclusion and kindness) apply to Latter-day Saints who experience gender dysphoria or a man and a woman” (Handbook 2: Administering the Church, 21.4.10). LGBT People Who Live God's Laws Can Fully Participate in the Church. 4 Apr 2019 Mormon leaders do not speak of a gay or lesbian sexual orientation, though they in its “Handbook of Instructions,” a guide for Mormon leaders. made clear that the Church was not revising its doctrine on homosexuality, 4 Apr 2019 Mormon church drops anti-LGBT policy from 2015, saying children of . "Previously, our Handbook characterized same-gender marriage by a4 Apr 2019 Children of LGBT parents may be blessed and baptized. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints without First Presidency approval, regarding same-sex marriage in Handbook 1, an instruction guide for bishops 4 Apr 2019 The church will also update its leader handbook removing the label of "apostasy" for same-sex marriage.