Would you forgive and still love your child if he/she was homosexual?

Question

Would you accept their choice, or disown them?

Answer 1

Of course. They are my flesh and blood. How can you turn on them based on something they can't help? Homosexuality isn't a choice, it's just the way someone is born.

Answer 2

I notice all these people gave negative ratings to people who said they would not support the lifestyle but they would still love there children. What is wrong with that???? If your child was forced into prostitution or drugs because of an abusive boyfriend, would you disown them? I should hope not. But that doesn't mean what they are doing is okay. I am not a parent, but I have an example: my dad cheated on my mom multiple times and had some addiction problems when they were still married. I love him no matter what though and I cannot hate him because addiction is something that is out of our control. We all have the freedom to have our beliefs and accept what we choose. There is nothing wrong with that. That doesn't mean we don't love whoever the person in question is, though.

Answer 3

The role of a parent is to teach and guide the child so that they make good choices and be prepared to leave their parents. For Christian parents, they ought to bring their children up in the ways of the Lord. Homosexuality is clearly an abonimation before God. If the child has real homosexual tendencies, and is still a minor, then the parent ought to stop that action and focus those desires elsewhere.

Once an adult, however, we all must make our own choices, and live with the consequences. Parents should always be a pillar of integrity, always living a godly lifestyle, always providing a moral compass.

Of course, parents can forgive their children...the Lord has forgiven us. Yet, the parents should still encourage right behavior and choices before God. There will be consequences to the child's decision...they may be tough and seem intolerant. Yet, sinning against God -- without forgiveness -- is justly punishable by eternal death in a fiery hell.

Parents need to be parents and pray for their kids...and their kids future spouses. Parents ought to instill a reverence for God strong enough to help the child overcome any disobedient behaviors with good choices.

Answer 4

I am disowned because of my choice of husband and would never disown my daughter. She's only 4, but I've thought about it plenty. (My parents have never even met her because they cut me off thoroughly.)

I would accept and love her. She would know where I stand, but I don't see any reason to throw it in her face every single conversation or especially to disown her.

All have sinned. It wouldn't matter what her lifestyle were. If she does not repent, I will fear for her soul. Homosexuality doesn't make it any better or worse. But disowning her is NOT the answer.

Answer 5

Well, I do have a homosexual daughter. It isn't up to me to forgive her of choice in life. Which I believe is a sin btw. I couldn't disown her, she is my daughter that I love very much. I like her life partner too.
Do I want them to be saved, yes. Should I turn my back on them? Never. God blessed me with that sweet child, he didn't say it was going to be all what I thought, there would be sin to deal with. NO different than my other lost children, I want them all saved by grace.

Answer 6

I wouldn't disown them. That is just cruel. They are the same person you knew before they told you they were homosexual. Accept them for who they are and let them live their life on their own terms.

It's good to discuss the issues rationally and unselfishly. Divorce yourself from emotion and understand the other person's point-of-view. This applies to all conflicts, not just this specific one.

I went through the same kind of thing when I was younger, except homosexuality wasn't the dividing line.

Answer 7

First there would be nothing to forgive, because they didn't ANYTHING wrong. The love between parent and child should be unconditional. I would obviously accecpt them for who they, seeing that they were BORN gay.
No one chooses to be gay, or straight. Now would anyone disown their child if the they were born blind, mentally disabled, or even physically disabled? I don't think so, so why disown a child just because they're gay? Anyone who does is lower than sh*t.

Answer 8

I have 3 children, a 13 yo step-dtr, a 4 1/2 yo son, and a 6 month old son. First, I love them all, they are absolutely wonderful. Secondly, I am not sure what they should be forgiven for, homosexuality is not a crime in my book. Just because they would love someone of their same gender does not mean anything to me or their father. It would be our greatest joy for them to find love, no matter what sex, religion, race, etc. As long as it's a healthy, and giving relationship, that would be the greatest gift. In this world who cares. I am a parent, that's permanent not conditional, just like love. As long as I can have a relationship with my children and their family/partners, that's what I want (plus to share embarrassing childhood photos )

Answer 9

Certainly, why would I want to be a bigot like the rest of the people who would disown their child simply for being a homosexual

Answer 10

I would never disown my child or any of my friends if they came up and told me they were homosexuals. I will love them still the same. I would never judge.

~ Jessi

Answer 11

Yes I would. Of course that is my baby. He/She came from inside of me. I would never disown him or her. That is up to God to judge and he/she will have enough to deal with in the world so why treat them bad at home too. (and I am against homosexuality) but I do realize that everyone may not be like me including my kids.