Dan, from Reconciliaiton Ministries, writes a thought provoking article for parents. Here is the introduction:
This article highlights a son or daughter’s journey from the beginning of his/her same-sex attractions, through the disclosure to his/her parents, and beyond. It is meant to be a general overview for both parents and those struggling with same-sex attraction.
When a son or daughter announces that he/she is gay, most Christian parents go through a time of turmoil. They are riddled with guilt, shame, anger, and confusion. This newsletter will help explain many of the issues that a son or daughter probably wrestled with for years, and help Christian parents respond in the most productive way possible. Not everyone who experiences same-sex attraction is exactly the same, but these are the most common traits that are noticed throughout the years of ministry. You will have to decide what the best course of action is for your particular family. One of the most important things to remember is that sin is sin. God does not view homosexual sin any differently than He views heterosexual sin. Both need repentance.
Before you found out your son or daughter is gay, he or she most likely…
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I appreciate the article’s emphasis on cooling down and not bombarding children with Scripture. I also appreciate the emphasis on process and time. It’s a good article. I do have a question, though. How does this article, which makes frequent references to reorientation and “overcoming a homosexual orientation,” fit in with Exodus’ mission (recently stated in Julie Neils’ “Big Foot and Nessie” article) that Exodus isn’t about reorientation and that change is possible, but not necessarily probable? There doesn’t seem to be that nuance in the article, and it doesn’t make it clear that a homosexual or bisexual orientation might not go away, despite the child’s beliefs and behaviors. Still, good article.