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Brad found himself ‘living a lie’ as a missionary. Now he celebrates his sexuality as a Peacock Mormon – ABC News
Brad Harker sums up his life as “one huge full circle” — from being a Mormon missionary “taught to live a lie” to coming out as a proud gay Peacock Mormon.
After putting the finishing touches on a bejewelled angel costume, 50-year-old Brad Harker sums up his life as “one huge full circle”.
“I was originally a Mormon missionary; I baptised 65 people,” he says.
“[But then I became] a missionary for marriage equality, a missionary for LGBTIQ+ rights.”
Mr Harker is from a sixth-generation Mormon family and was an ardent follower of the faith, but after decades of being “taught to live a lie”, he came out as gay in 2011.
He is one of about 12 former and…
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