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Scenario

When religious doctrine conflicts with accepting your child's identity

My teenage son came out as gay last month and now he's asking hard questions about what our church teaches and I'm realizing I have to choose between my faith community and my child.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent confronts the tension between institutional religious teaching and unconditional love for their child.

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 Children and religious education?”

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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