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When family religious practices become painful after coming out

My brother came out as gay last year and our very religious parents are struggling but trying, except now he's completely rejected faith and gets angry when we pray before family dinners or talk about church. We all love each other but can't seem to be in the same room without someone feeling attacked or excluded.

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