Tommy Francesco's guest appearances

Tommy Francesco

Latter Gay Stories

Chad Merrell

James Kent

Laurie Lee Hall

Bryce Cook

Marie Jones

Mormon Parents

Gregory Prince

Lesbian Mormon

Tom Christofferson

Duane Jennings

Justin Utley

Ashley Ryan

Greg Barnett

Laura Root

Jena Peterson

OwlTail

As a convert to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tommy Francesco wanted to do what was right. He studied with the missionaries, joined the church, obeyed the word of wisdom, served a mission and generously gave of his time and talents—but Tommy was gay and that reality met him at every intersection in Mormonism.  One weekend at BYU, a kiss with another man changed Tommy’s life forever. That kiss was a violation of BYU’s Honor Code. Within days,  Tommy had been stripped of his academic credits and expelled as a student at BYU. Then came church discipline.  This is a story of the trials and experiences of a person who tried to do good and to follow what felt natural and whole.  #LatterGayStories #BYU #ComingOut

<p>As a convert to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tommy Francesco wanted to do what was right. He studied with the missionaries, joined the church, obeyed the word of wisdom, served a mission and generously gave of his time and talents—but Tommy was gay and that reality met him at every intersection in Mormonism.  One weekend at BYU, a kiss with another man changed Tommy’s life forever.</p> <p>That kiss was a violation of BYU’s Honor Code. Within days,  Tommy had been stripped of his academic credits and expelled as a student at BYU. Then came church discipline.  This is a story of the trials and experiences of a person who tried to do good and to follow what felt natural and whole.  #LatterGayStories #BYU #ComingOut</p>

148: Tommy Francesco | The Kiss That Kicked Me Out of BYU