My daughter just came out to me as bisexual and I am really struggling with this because I have very strong feelings about homosexuality and I asked her why should wouldn't choose the Lord's way on this and she said she can't help it, but I don't understand because I get it if people are struggling with feelings and have no attraction, I understand that's possible. But she can have a husband! I am willing to be wrong here, would just love some perspective from you all.

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I think biblically this is clear. We’re called to resist sin and temptation, no matter what it is. I can’t make anger my identity because I just can’t help being angry. I can’t make greed, or murder, or covetousness my identity because I can’t resist it. I think this is the same. Homosexuality has been made into an identity issue so that you have to support it, or it’s wrong to fight it. We’re called to identify as one thing, doms and daughters of God. 🤷🏻‍♂️ the enemy has made this a hard sin to stand against

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Absolutely couldnt agree more. Our identity is in Christ, He has made us completely new creations holy temples of His Spirit

So sorry to hear this and my heart goes out to you as a parent.

Personally, I’d rise above the individual level and see it for what it is. An attack on spirituality and the relationship with Christ.

To me it’s no different than any other sin, meaning it’s a way to separate us from God and his blessings.

Fast and pray that God removes this stronghold. There are many people on YouTube that have testified on how they now understand and have moved from their homo.

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The biggest question is old she is, bc teenagers likes to challenge her parents I did it on purpose when I was a teenager. Other thing is that social media artists music are influencing heavily on gen z that this is normal etc

I’m a bisexual Christian (who will only date someone of the opposite sex out of spiritual conviction).

I think it’s important that you lead with empathy. This was very hard for her to share, and there’s a lot of feelings wrapped up. Make sure she feels that your love is not conditional on her choices, as a reflection of how God loves us.

The reason many LGBTQ/questioning believers leave the church is that they feel immediately ostracized and othered. We don’t have to change our theology to change that.

Feel free to DM if you want to discuss further.

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You missed the point, I think.

Love her and pray for her. Let the Holy Spirit work within her the same way he worked on me.

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Some of our best friends went through this recently. And after discussing it a lot with them... Please continue to show her love. Please welcome her to keep discussing it with you.

Reading between the lines a little, I think she knows your theology -- you probably don't need to try to "reason" her out of it nor apologize for what you see in the Bible (if she wants to talk about it at all). The Holy Spirit is perfectly capable of teaching her just as he's done for all of us.

They were really encouraged and challenged by reading Rosario Butterfield. That might be a helpful resource.

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Preston Sprinkle is solid also

It’s important to really understand what the Bible says about this and let that guide you in conviction. Romans 1 is quite clear. Professing Christians who disagree typically do not believe the Bible is authoritative.

However, love and grace is absolutely required for this very delicate situation - especially when the cultural narrative is so oppressive on the topic - and a lot of prayer for your child. Beckett Cook’s testimony is very helpful as a parent who cares for their child. - https://youtu.be/YE2AdFY-l60?si=fGU9KBOIVOewRRia Don’t give up praying even if things get worse!

It’s also not a huge surprise that the GenZ generation is increasingly identifying as alternative sexual lifestyles when you see the hyper cultural focus on the topic in media, schools, corporate organizations, etc. See the stats below which can inform the nature vs nurture question.

Lastly, I’ll just say I will say a prayer for you right now as it sounds like this is a very heartbreaking situation for you.

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1 Corinthians 1:10 KJV

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.


KJV: King James Versio

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Curious what your point is with this?

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How old she is? It might be a teenager stage

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One thing that’s being highlighted is the concern for an outward appearance of conformity to biblical standards. Let’s say your daughter never told you this and eventually got a husband but is still internally wrestling with this bisexuality in her heart, she would still be in much much need of God. I think we tend to underestimate how much the condition of our hearts play in what we would consider ‘right standing with God’. So yes continue to pray and love on your daughter but also we have to check our hearts as believers and ask God to cleanse us of any and all ways that we may have that are not pleasing to Him. It’s not just about dealing with the overt sin.

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Why are you taking this on? How old is she?

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