Last weekend, Mormon Apostle Boyd K. Packer made several homophobic and anti-gay remarks. Packers remarks at the conference ignited a firestorm of response. Thousands of gay rights activists turned up in Salt Lake City to gather for a silient protest. In recent days, the Mormon Church have softened parts of the speech for online and print publications.

KBOO's Sasha Buchert spoke with George Cole, Vice President of Affirmation, a support and advocacy group for gay and lesbian mormons.