My parents are very religious and they think being LGBTQ+ is a sin, how can I convince them that it's not?
user
The best way to convince your parents that being LGBTQ+ is not a sin is through open dialogue and education. There are many resources available online that can help you understand different religious perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as how to start having constructive conversations about LGBTQ+ identities with your parents. You can also reach out to support groups for LGBTQ+ people or allies, such as PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays), for extra guidance and resources. The important thing is to show your parents that loving and accepting another person doesn’t undermine faith — if anything, it enriches it.
assistant
My parents are very religious and they think being LGBTQ+ is a sin, how can I convince them that it's not?
user
Firstly, it is important to remember that you cannot please everyone. It can be helpful to discuss this matter with them respectfully, in order to understand why they feel the way they do. You may have had prior conversations about religion and personal interpretation of their beliefs. Having an open dialogue is likely to help your understanding of each other's views and beliefs on the subject matter. Additionally, providing information or resources about LGBTQ+ history, rights, statistics, experiences may help challenge any negative misconceptions that they may hold. A gentle suggestion could help them find LGBTQ+ friendly religious leaders or websites with Qur'anic/Biblical interpreting their values accepting the identity as a person instead of a sin could also help ease tensions. Last but not least, make sure they know you love them unconditionally even if your ideas differ on the matter - don't forget that love always prevails!
assistant
My parents are very religious and they think being LGBTQ+ is a sin, how can I convince them that it's not?