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Lust vs. Normal Sexual Desire

Why would God plant within a man the uncontrollable urge to look at every attractive woman and then say, “Oh, by the way, lust is adultery and adultery is sin. Good luck!” If lust is a sin, why did He create me with sexual desires?

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Responding to Teen Child Who Says He’s Gay

What can we say to our teenage son who just told us that he’s gay?

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What the Bible Says About Public Nudity

What’s wrong with nudity and nudism? I’m a committed Christian, but my question is sincere. Recently I’ve become involved with a group of people who practice nudism as a way of promoting good health and getting in touch with nature. They’ve convinced me that it’s a wonderful way of life. Why should this be a …

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Basic Information Regarding STIs

What are the symptoms associated with the major Sexually Transmitted Infections? I’m afraid I may have one, but I don’t know for sure. I’m scared to talk to anyone about it. What should I do?

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Gay Individual Feels Rejected by Christians

Why don’t Christians care about homosexuals and their families? I came out as a lesbian about a year ago, and ever since that time my family won’t have anything to do with me. Do you have any idea what it’s like to go through that kind of rejection? Instead of helping people like me, Christian …

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Man Uses Porn Because Wife Is Overweight

Is it reasonable for a husband to look for sexual stimulation in pornography if his wife doesn’t care about her appearance and lets herself go?

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Wife Is Being Asked by Husband to Spice up Sex Life With Porn

Is it right for my husband to bring pornographic material into our bedroom as a way to “enhance” our sexual relationship?

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Biblical Perspective on Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage

Is it true that the Scriptures don’t say anything about homosexuality and the legalization of gay marriage?

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God and Man As Male and Female: Implications for Gender Identity

If God is both genders – or contains both genders – shouldn’t people be free to choose their own gender identity? Let me explain what I mean. Focus on the Family claims that its views on gender identity are based on a Scripture verse that says, “God created man in His own image” and then …

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Masturbation and Widowhood

Does God condemn a widow for self-stimulating as a way to relieve sexual tension? My husband died a year ago. His death brought a lot of pain, of course — but I’ve been able to get through most of the practical adjustments. Still, there’s one thing my friends can’t help with: the sudden loss of …

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Scientific Support for Gender Distinctions

Is there any scientific support for gender distinctions? Within my circle of friends, the subject has often led to some pretty spirited and controversial discussions. Those who disagree with my perspective – namely, that men and women are different in some very basic and important ways – call me “sexist” and argue that my views …

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Woman Dating or Engaged to Man Addicted to Pornography

Should I continue a relationship with a man who seems to have a real problem with obscene and sexually explicit material?

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Child Exposed to Pornography by Mom’s Ex-Husband

How should I talk to my child about the images of naked women she saw at her dad’s house?

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Grown Son Wants to Bring Gay Partner to Family Gatherings

Should we allow our adult son to bring his same-sex partner to family gatherings? This makes us extremely uncomfortable, and we’re also afraid that it may be harmful to the younger children in the family. What do you think we should do?

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Parent Concerned That Teen Might Be Homosexual

What should I do if I suspect my teenager might be gay? Our son has always been “different” from his peers, and for as long as his mother and I can remember he’s shown no interest in engaging with members of his own sex – either younger or older. He definitely feels more comfortable spending …

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Christian Morality vs. Sexual Repression

Is Christian sexual morality unhealthy or unnatural? I’m young woman who is trying to live a chaste life, but my boyfriend is always pressuring me. He says that my concerns about sexual morality are just an expression of an unhealthy “fear”-that in trying to live by God’s standards, I’m basically rejecting the beauties of creation …

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Helping a Spouse Overcome Addiction to Pornography

What can I do to help my husband overcome his obsession with porn?

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Parent Wants to Help Teen Who Struggles With Pornography

As parents, how do we deal with an adolescent who may be addicted to hard-core pornography?

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Sexual “Lust” in Marriage

Is lust within marriage possible?

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Christian Single Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction Feels Stuck

As a Christian single adult who has never had an interest in the opposite sex or marriage, how do you suggest I move forward and live my life? I believe in the importance of marriage and in some ways I’m a perfect candidate – a twenty-something guy with a stable job and an earnest desire to …