12-year-old girl confessed before the church flock in her unconventional sexual orientation
'20.06.2017'
Source: CNN
In the US, 12-year-old Savannah from Utah confessed to the community of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Mormons) that she is a lesbian. Reports about it CNN .
Savannah loves to draw and is interested in art. In the future, she plans to choose the profession of a multiplier and work at the studio Disney. Her favorite bands Imagine Dragons and Fall Out Boy.
A year ago, 22 June 2016, one day after the birthday, the girl told her parents about her orientation. Her mother, Heather, said:
“It's okay, I love you. And I will support you, whatever you do. ”
Then friends and relatives found out about it. The child has been preparing for this responsible step for half a year.
The decision on the need for public recognition she took in January 2017. According to Savannah, she felt the need to share this information:
“I had a feeling that I should tell about this, and it should happen in the church. My family found out about it, but now I am ready to tell others about it. "
The family understands that they cannot prevent Savannah from telling about it in public, but asked the media not to distribute personal information, such as the girl’s place of residence and the name of the girl, so as not to harm her.
The girl's father, Josh, notes that the daughter accepted the decision on her own, and no one forced her. Savannah explained her step as follows:
“I want to be a voice for those who share my views. I want to be their ally. I want them to know that being Mormon and gay is okay. ”
On Sunday, Savannah delivered her speech.
“God loves me like that, because he loves all his creations,” said the girl. - I hope to find love and a good job. I hope that I will get married and have a family. And I also know that these dreams are good and correct. And I know that even being a lesbian, I can have it all and be happy. "
It should be noted that in 2015, documents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appeared in the network, which did not recognize the marriage of same-sex couples. It also noted that homosexuals should adhere to celibacy.
In the video, the microphone is suddenly muted. The video was quickly distributed on social networks. The event caused quite a stir among the church representatives. Reproaches appeared in the media that the video was "being exploited for political purposes."
Mom supported the girl:
“She has more courage than I have ever seen anyone else. Making the decision to share something very personal in public is a big deal. I am very proud for her. "
