I think the bit about smoke was meant somewhat flippantly, to make a point and remind folks not to be wrongly judgemental. But as I noted elsewhere, being so i

I think the bit about smoke was meant somewhat flippantly, to make a point and remind folks not to be wrongly judgemental. But as I noted elsewhere, being so is a sin and and I suppose church is for even the self-righteousness type of sinners, as we are all imperfect and should keep trying to be and do better. What a good way to help each other as we go through that process, regardless of what our individual needs may be along those lines. What we all really are (children of God) is an important question, as is what He thinks about us as individuals. I don't think I can put it better than this (and many related resources for anyone who wants): https://duckduckgo.com/?q=family+proclamation+site%3Achurchofjesuschrist.org&ia=web&iai=r1-0&page=1&sexp=%7B%22prodexp%22%3A%22b%22%2C%22prdsdexp%22%3A%22c%22%2C%22biaexp%22%3A%22b%22%2C%22msvrtexp%22%3A%22b%22%7D https://duckduckgo.com/?q=family+proclamation+site%3Achurcho... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/search?lang=eng&query=gay%20transgender&highlight=true&page=1 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/search?lang=eng&query=ga... It is also an important question whether the apostles really unitedly speak for God, and if the scriptures are true, if the Book of Mormon is what it says it is. I have determined, for myself, that the answer is (gratefully) yes, and written much more about that elsewhere. I also believe that anyone who wants can determine that for themselves, also; and we all will decide for ourselves. It is great to live where we can speak our views clearly, regardless of whether they all agree, or which side of a question we favor.