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?
What are the symptoms associated with the major Sexually Transmitted Infections? I’m afraid I may have one, but I don’t know for sure. I’m scared to talk to anyone about it. What should I do?
Why don’t Christians care about homosexuals and their families? I came out as a lesbian about a year ago, and ever since that time my family won’t have anything to do with me. Do you have any idea what it’s like to go through that kind of rejection? Instead of helping people like me, Christian …
Is it reasonable for a husband to look for sexual stimulation in pornography if his wife doesn’t care about her appearance and lets herself go?
Is it right for my husband to bring pornographic material into our bedroom as a way to “enhance” our sexual relationship?
Is it true that the Scriptures don’t say anything about homosexuality and the legalization of gay marriage?
If God is both genders – or contains both genders – shouldn’t people be free to choose their own gender identity? Let me explain what I mean. Focus on the Family claims that its views on gender identity are based on a Scripture verse that says, “God created man in His own image” and then …
Does God condemn a widow for self-stimulating as a way to relieve sexual tension? My husband died a year ago. His death brought a lot of pain, of course — but I’ve been able to get through most of the practical adjustments. Still, there’s one thing my friends can’t help with: the sudden loss of …