As parents of a son, a returned missionary, whose pull towards same-sex attraction was stronger than his testimony, I commend Ben for making the "non-dating" choice. We tried to explain to our child that many people never marry, and even in marriage, sexual intimacy may not be possible for very many reasons, nor is intimacy the only foundation of a marriage. We are all on a path where our future is not always clear yet we pray that our LGBTQ brothers and sisters can stay focused on the eternal promises of our Savior.
MistyAugust 11, 2022
Thank you for this article. I think many parents, myself included, fear the growing trend of homosexuality for the children, not out of bigotry and hate, but because we don’t feel knowledgeable of how to help them navigate the struggles safely while still promoting gospel principles and Christ’s teachings. Yes we can and always will love them, but when they’ve got questions we may not have the answers to it creates fear that they’ll find those answers in dark places. I appreciate Ben Schilaty for writing his story as it gives not only people who share similarities with him, but also similarities with his parents, hope and guidance.
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Becca HowardAugust 11, 2022
As parents of a son, a returned missionary, whose pull towards same-sex attraction was stronger than his testimony, I commend Ben for making the "non-dating" choice. We tried to explain to our child that many people never marry, and even in marriage, sexual intimacy may not be possible for very many reasons, nor is intimacy the only foundation of a marriage. We are all on a path where our future is not always clear yet we pray that our LGBTQ brothers and sisters can stay focused on the eternal promises of our Savior.
MistyAugust 11, 2022
Thank you for this article. I think many parents, myself included, fear the growing trend of homosexuality for the children, not out of bigotry and hate, but because we don’t feel knowledgeable of how to help them navigate the struggles safely while still promoting gospel principles and Christ’s teachings. Yes we can and always will love them, but when they’ve got questions we may not have the answers to it creates fear that they’ll find those answers in dark places. I appreciate Ben Schilaty for writing his story as it gives not only people who share similarities with him, but also similarities with his parents, hope and guidance.
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