Periagoge
Scenario

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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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