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Published Mar 31, 2023

819: Faith over Flings: A Closeted Conundrum | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi offer insights on handling online criticism, reconciling personal faith with sexual orientation, and managing relationship challenges, including dealing with a partner's addiction, on this thought-provoking Feedback Friday.
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  • Faith vs. Sexuality

    Navigating the intersection of faith and sexuality can be profoundly challenging. shares a poignant story of a man who, despite his commitment to celibacy, found himself entangled in a painful and complex relationship with a younger colleague 1. This relationship, marked by moments of unwanted intimacy and emotional turmoil, highlights the deep conflict between his faith and his sexual orientation 2.

    I know he doesn't want to talk about the fact that he's denying his sexuality or at least choosing not to own it. He's choosing to live for God, and that's fine. I can accept that. But this whole story, having this covert relationship with this guy, being really hurt by him in a number of ways, but then still wanting him in his life, we could talk about all of that in a vacuum, but I can't help but feel that that's connected to his relationship with his orientation, his relationship with himself.

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    The struggle to reconcile these aspects of his identity is a recurring theme in his journey.

       

    Seeking Support

    Seeking support is crucial for individuals grappling with conflicts between their faith and sexuality. emphasizes the importance of therapy, encouraging the man to explore his feelings and experiences with a professional who can help him navigate his complex emotions 3. Additionally, highlights the value of hearing stories from others who have faced similar struggles, which can provide comfort and insight 3.

    When you get into therapy, please bring this up. Tell them what it's been like coming to terms with your orientation, that chapter when you were trying to change it, deciding to give it up for your religion. A good therapist is not going to try to change your mind. What they will do is invite you to get in touch with all of these different parts of yourself and hopefully bring more curiosity to them and more compassion to them, help you figure out who you are.

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    Professional support, such as therapy, and personal stories from others can be instrumental in finding a path forward.

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