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How can being lgbtq+ be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

I've always struggled to understand this I have a 19 year old son that I recently found out was gay. When I found out about the pain and self condemnation he was putting himself through for years, it killed me inside! He has very much struggled with this actual world himself and feels ashamed. He is a conservative, dedicated Christian. So the fact that he didn't choose this and can't support but feel the way he does How can him being attracted to other men be wrong? I execute understand that some may choose to be with the same sex but he didn't decide this, in evidence he's been praying about it and fighting it but since he can remember he's always felt the matching. So if his feeling are coming from a real place, and he finds love with another man, how can that be wrong? Isn't God Love? Thank you for taking the time to peruse and answer my question.

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March 02,

The Epidemic of
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I used to get so elated when the meth was all gone.

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I’m an advice columnist for the Here’s my answer to the following question, sent by a reader.

Dear Adam,

I have a great boyfriend/girlfriend, interesting job, cute pup, and enough money to buy most things I want. This is supposed to be gay heaven. And yet, I’m not happy. I often perceive like “is this all there is?” Why can’t I just appreciate all the good I have?

Signed,

Disappointed in Denver

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There’s a lot of research being done on happiness these days.

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