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In the August 2024 update of their General Handbook, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has added new provisions that restrict the activities that transgender church members may take part in.

The new guidance says that those who undertake "surgical, medical, or social transition" will be barred from participation in activities that include teaching, entering the priesthood, or working with children. The prohibition on baptism for  individuals who have medically transitioned was also expanded to cover those who have socially transitioned.

The General Handbook states that those who struggle with gender identity "should be treated with sensitivity, kindness, compassion, and Christlike love" and that those who do not transition genders may still have full privileges as a member.

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Transgender individuals who seek medical intervention may also face an "annotation" on their record that will be shared with local leaders, a status given to church members with a history of misconduct. Transgender individuals may now only receive a baptism with the special permission of the church's "First Presidency."

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A statement from the church says that the new guidelines were needed to ensure "consistency" in the implementation of policies that were previously left at the discretion on local leaders, and will help churches "minister more effectively" to transgender individuals and their family.

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The Mormon church opposes same-sex marriage, but in 2019 removed language that deemed same-sex couples apostates from the faith. Individuals who have desisted their gender transition and are "worthy and committed" may be baptized and confirmed under the new policy.

LDS Church Handbook Update Adds New Restrictions on Transgender Members

LDS Church Handbook Update Adds New Restrictions on Transgender Members

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