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How to reconcile spiritual belonging with sexual identity

My church youth group leader told me that God loves me but hates my sin after I confided about my same-sex attractions.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Religious communities often offer conditional love that requires the rejection of fundamental aspects of self.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gay and lesbian identity across cultures?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.