believes that same-sex lovers were cross-sex lovers in their former lives. In 2002, a Shaiva priest was interviewed after performing a same-sex wedding; he stated that marriage is a union of two spirits, which are neither male nor female. Hinduism has long acknowledged people of a "third gender", which would include people categorized as homosexual, bisexual, and transgender in the Western World. However, many Hindu groups do not support same-sex marriage or relationships. Many Japanese new religions – individual interpretation in spite of some commonly-held heterosexist instances in many, such as for example Seicho-no-Ie. Neo-Pagan Raëlism Spiritism – individual interpretation. Heterosexist instances common, but not to the point of supporting discrimination. Unitarian Universalism: In 1984, the Unitarian Universalist Association overwhelmingly voted to approve religious blessings of same-sex unions. They became the first major American church to do so. Not recognized The following religious traditions or institutions do not recognize same-sex marriage or unions in any congregation, and may view same-sex relationships as immoral. Christianity Anglicanism (See Homosexuality and Anglicanism): Many of the provinces in the Anglican Communion do not permit same-sex marriages or unions. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): See Homosexuality and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The LDS Church teaches that same-sex relationships are immoral. In 2015, a change to the Church's handbook declared that same-sex couples are apostates, meriting excommunication. It also stated that children of same-sex couples are to be denied rites until they turn 18 and choose to disavow their parents' marriage. The LDS Church teaches that this policy change is a result of divine revelation to the Church's prophets and apostles. The LDS church has fought against legal recognition of same-sex marriages in both the United States and Mexico. Eastern Orthodox Church: The world's second-largest Christian group does not recognize or perform same-sex marriages. The church considers same-sex relationships to be "immoral and inappropriate" and an attack on "the institution of marriage and the family." Evangelical Free Church of America: The church teaches that "all homosexual acts are sinful" and does not recognize any form of same-sex unions. Lutheranism (See Homosexuality and Lutheranism). Lutheran groups which do not recognize same-sex unions include: Association of Free Lutheran Congregations Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland Evangelical Lutheran Church of England Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithuania Evangelical Church of the