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 …
Sexuality Q&As
Should I continue a relationship with a man who seems to have a real problem with obscene and sexually explicit material?
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 …
Why would God plant within a man the uncontrollable urge to look at every attractive woman and then say, “Oh, by the way, lust is adultery and adultery is sin. Good luck!” If lust is a sin, why did He create me with sexual desires?
Is there any scientific support for gender distinctions? Within my circle of friends, the subject has often led to some pretty spirited and controversial discussions. Those who disagree with my perspective – namely, that men and women are different in some very basic and important ways – call me “sexist” and argue that my views …
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 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 …
Is lust within marriage possible?
How should I talk to my child about the images of naked women she saw at her dad’s house?
Should we allow our adult son to bring his same-sex partner to family gatherings? This makes us extremely uncomfortable, and we’re also afraid that it may be harmful to the younger children in the family. What do you think we should do?
What should I do if I suspect my teenager might be gay? Our son has always been “different” from his peers, and for as long as his mother and I can remember he’s shown no interest in engaging with members of his own sex – either younger or older. He definitely feels more comfortable spending …
If I’m meant to live a single life, why do I have a sex drive? Let me explain why I’m asking this question. I’m a forty-something male, never married and with no kids. Through prayer and practical circumstances I’ve come to believe that it’s God’s will for me to remain single all my life. There’s …
Is Christian sexual morality unhealthy or unnatural? I’m young woman who is trying to live a chaste life, but my boyfriend is always pressuring me. He says that my concerns about sexual morality are just an expression of an unhealthy “fear”-that in trying to live by God’s standards, I’m basically rejecting the beauties of creation …
What can I do to help my husband overcome his obsession with porn?
As parents, how do we deal with an adolescent who may be addicted to hard-core pornography?