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When religious doctrine conflicts with parental love

My daughter came out as gay and my church says I have to choose between her and God but she is my child and I will always choose her.

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What we've seen

Being forced to choose between institutional faith and unconditional love reveals the limits of doctrinal authority.

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“Where Are You with Faith and suffering — the theodicy question?”

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