Contrary to popular belief, the Church does not bless same-sex unions. The 70th General Convention, in 1991, affirmed that "physical sexual expression is appropriate only within the lifelong monogamous 'union of husband and wife.'" | Contrary to popular belief, the Church does not bless same-sex unions. The 70th General Convention, in 1991, affirmed that "physical sexual expression is appropriate only within the lifelong monogamous 'union of husband and wife.'" |