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Coming Out | Rising Above Fear and Doubt

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No matter how much you’ve tried to deny it, you’ve likely come to the realization that you ARE gay, or lesbian, or trans or somewhere on the spectrum. For most of us, in or out of the Church, you’ve really … Read the rest here

Latter Gay Stories
Latter Gay Stories

Latter Gay Stories

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Real Stories. Real Talk. Real People
IN or OUT of Mormonism.

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I choose good.
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Respect.
It’s really that easy.

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In the vibrant history of island tradition, māhū in Native Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures are people who embody both male and female spirit, expressing a profound cultural resilience that stretches across centuries.

Unlike the rigid binaries imposed by Western frameworks, māhū were historically honored as keepers of oral histories, skilled artisans of hula, and caretakers of sacred knowledge, their unique identities celebrated in ancient stories like that of Hiʻiaka, the beloved sister of the volcano goddess Pele, who expressed a fluid essence through her divine journey in chants and legends.

These cultural stewards were integral to Hawaiian society, often serving as bridge-builders in their communities, fostering harmony through their roles in ceremonies and storytelling. The arrival of Christian missionaries in the 1800s—including Mormon missionaries who converted over 25% of the Pacific Island people. These missionaries brought waves of suppression, seeking to erase māhū traditions—but their spirit proved unbreakable, carried forward through generations by those who remembered their sacred significance.

Today, māhū continue to shine as symbols of adaptability, with leaders like Kumu Kehaulani Lum inspiring through their mastery of dance and storytelling, preserving Hawaiian heritage while embracing modernity.

Hawaii’s progressive stance—legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, establishing the 2022 Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission, and ensuring protections for gender identity—reflects a broader cultural shift that māhū have helped shape, echoing the aloha spirit of acceptance.

As Pacific Islander Heritage Month unfolds in May, we’re reminded to embrace unity in diversity. The māhū invite us to honor every voice, weaving a future in the warmth of aloha.
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