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The "American Idol" alum discusses embracing his sexuality while leaving the Mormon church in an upcoming memoir.
"My sex education had consisted of a variety of lessons at church ... I had learned that losing my virginity before marriage was akin to murder."
The singer, who once served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said he now wants to follow his "truth.”
"Telling the truth about family secrets and the Mormon Church was the only way of finding my lost self and beginning the journey of recovery from trauma."
The "American Idol" alum spoke to "Good Morning America" about his decision to step back from the Mormon church once he began to live as his true self.
As the Senate prepares to codify same-sex marriage, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has thrown its support behind the Respect for Marriage Act.
The church has done aggressive political organizing against same-sex unions and still views marriage as between a man and a woman within the Mormon faith.
Duke University moved the location of a women's volleyball match on Saturday to provide a safe environment for players.
Police said the man admitted starting the fire and said he did it because he didn’t agree with the man’s religious beliefs.
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