For those struggling with same-sex attraction, is it biblical to identify themselves with terms like “gay Christian,” “gay celibate Christian,” or “queer Christian”?
Sexuality Q&As
How far is too far when it comes to physical expressions of affection before marriage?
Our teen daughter struggles with her sexuality and wants to dress like a boy. We want to help her respect God’s design for sexuality while also keeping our relationship with her strong — but we always end up arguing with her. How can we find a professional therapist who can help us sort it out?
How can we show love to our transgender-identified grandchild without reinforcing the confusion?
Does it mean I’m gay if I’m attracted to someone of the same sex? There have been times when I’ve experienced strong emotional connections with individuals of my own gender. On occasion I’ve even felt myself physically drawn to them. I’m confused and don’t know what to think of this. Can you help me?
Are parents justified in choosing to view their son as a “gender-creative child” – or, to put it plainly, in raising him as a girl? This is exactly what some close friends of ours have decided to do. Their son is now six years old. They claim that he was actually supposed to be a girl, and …
What should we say to our eight-year-old son when he tells us that he wants to be a girl? He’s always been a gentle and sensitive child – keeps to himself, plays quietly indoors, and doesn’t seem interested in joining other boys in their activities. But recently he’s started saying that he isn’t really a …
What should we say to our teenage daughter when she tells us that she wants to be a guy? She’s always been sort of tomboyish, but it was never really an issue until she reached puberty. Since then she’s been saying that she doesn’t feel like a girl on the inside. She claims to be …
How should we respond to our grown daughter who told us that she no longer identifies as a woman?
Why can’t my parents and the rest of my family get over the fact that I identify as transgender?
How should we respond to a family member who had transgender medical interventions and now identifies as transgender?
How can we help our kids understand and cope with the recent “gender reassignment” of a teacher at our local elementary school?
How can we help our teenage son and daughter when they run across instances of gender confusion in high school?
Can you help me overcome my obsession with sexually explicit material?
As a guy do you think it means I’m gay because I’ve always had a preference and appreciation for feminine and “girly” things? I’ve been this way since I was a small boy, I’m not sure what to make of this.
Does God expect gay people to live without love? I’m a Christian, and I have a sincere and earnest desire to live a holy life. At the same time, I struggle with intense same-sex attractions. Other believers have told me that my obligation in this area is the same as that of a Christian heterosexual …
Can you help us figure out how to respond to our grown son who has just informed us that he’s a homosexual? This announcement has turned our world upside down. Tears, depression, frustration, anger – they’re all part of the kaleidoscope of emotions that I go through during the course of a day. We want …
Why don’t more people realize that porn addiction can be overcome?
Should we attend a family gathering where a same-sex couple are planning to be present? My sister-in-law is currently married to her partner. We love both of these ladies but have made it clear that we don’t support their lifestyle. There’s a huge family reunion next summer and my husband wants us to go. I …
Can you help us figure out how to address the matter of our living arrangements with our grown son who is currently residing with us and who recently informed us that he’s a homosexual? He now refers to himself as “gay,” is beginning to tell other people about it, and seems to view homosexuality as …
