VOICES OF HOPE
Scott & Becky
Scott and Becky Mackintosh have seven children. Their beliefs surrounding homosexuality were challenged when their middle son, Xian, told them he was gay. In turning to the Lord for guidance the Mackintoshes received an answer that was clear: “Love—love unconditionally.” Since they believe the family is central to God’s plan, the Mackintoshes embrace the gospel and their son—unconditionally. They have discovered that the best way to navigate life’s challenges is through pure Christlike love and trusting the Lord.
You can view more of their story on the samesexattraction.churchofjesuschrist.org website.
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Scott Mackintosh found his beliefs about homosexuality being challenged when his son, Sean, told him he was gay. Scott learned that he needed to understand his son in order to truly love him. His journey is a story of hope and healing. Scott and his wife, Becky, have seven children.
SCOTT
BECKY
Becky found her beliefs about homosexuality being challenged when her son, Sean, told her he was gay. Her ensuing journey is based in love—love for the Savior and his gospel, love for her son, and even love for the bumps and bruises that make life what it is. Becky aims to enlighten minds, strengthen families, and heal wounded hearts. She and her husband, Scott, have seven children.
I’m a Latter-day Saint. I’m a Mom. I Have a Gay Son. - Becky
It was January 9, 2012, when 24-year-old Sean told me and his father, Scott, that he was gay in the best way he knew how. Precisely at 11:11 p.m. he sent us a private message saying: “Hey so I’m not gonna beat around the bush too much, I’m just going to tell you something that I’m sure you already know or it has at least crossed your mind plenty of times. I’m gay.”
A Latter-day Saint Father’s Journey - Scott
I have a wonderful son whom I love dearly, and our relationship has drastically changed for the better. Our relationship is now stronger than ever because I no longer focus on what I cannot control. Instead, I focus on what’s inside my boat—love.