Markle stated that Origins will also “connect gay Mormons with allies and help them reconcile their beliefs with their lifestyle.” Markle believes that Origins is about building a gay Mormon community and estimates that there are around 22,000 practicing gay Mormons.Įxpected to launch in the second quarter of 2013, Origins is supported by Affirmation, an advocacy group for LGBTQ Mormons made up of both actively practicing members of the Mormon faith and non-members. Created by Andrew Markle, “Origins” seeks to give gay Mormons an online social network to meet others like them for “marriage or long-term commitment.”Īccording to Markle, the website will act both as a tool for dating and as a resource for LGBTQ Mormons looking for acceptance within a church that’s still evolving on its stance on homosexuality.
Are you a gay Mormon who is single and looking for love? Then a forthcoming website is here to answer your prayers.
