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Scenario

When church teachings conflict with parental love in prayer

My daughter came out as gay and my church says I should pray for her to change but when I try to pray that I feel like I'm betraying her and when I don't I feel like I'm betraying God.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Institutional spiritual guidance can force impossible choices between religious obedience and unconditional love for family members.

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 Prayer across traditions?”

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.

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