The Church’s silence is harming today’s youth

Young people are suffering because of the church’s silence.

I have had the honor and opportunity of investing in the lives of future leaders by teaching at (and leading) ministry schools on a weekly basis for the last 40 years.

Recently, I’ve been spending a total of 5 days every month in Texas, splitting my time between a school in Dallas and one in Fort Worth. One of the deans made a profound observation to me after I spoke last week regarding the church and LGBTQ+ problems and persons: “The church’s silence has wounded these people.”

On Monday, we spoke about the church’s responsibility to be a constructive force in the world by serving as a “salt and light.”

On Tuesday, I discussed our need to show compassion to the LGBT people while courageously fighting the agenda.

On Wednesday, I fielded inquiries from the roughly 600 students who represented more than 40 countries.

There were so many excellent questions asked by kids, but I was unable to answer them all. So I stayed for a few minutes thereafter to talk to them one by one.

A young lady told me, “I emerged from the situations you’ve been portraying. I identified as non-binary, was attracted to people of all genders, and was open to many relationships.

She claimed to be 18 when I questioned her about it. Sadly, it is the reality of our modern world.

Painful words came from an elderly man’s lips as he asked me to pray for his daughter. She has transitioned to male identity. She’s taking hormones and went through a name change and breast reduction.

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She’s now 23, but he said she had the mastectomy when she was 21. Take a moment to put yourself in this father’s shoes.

He and his wife undoubtedly bounced their newborn daughter on their knees and sang to her, but now he must watch as she makes awful, suicidal decisions.

When she was a tiny kid, they probably dressed her in flowery gowns just for fun. She has since had gender reassignment surgery and sees herself as a guy.

I suggested him check out the In His Image documentary I hosted at American Family Studios. All those who are praying for the well-being of their loved ones who are battling might take heart from this. Also, he asked me to pray for her again and handed me a note with her name on it.

One of the school deans stopped me on the way back to my on-campus flat to have a chat. Due to their importance, she thanked me for discussing these issues with the class.

Then, in a statement that has stuck with me ever since, she said: “The church’s silence has injured these individuals.”

A few minutes ago, I conducted a survey of the student body, which, I might emphasize, comprises people from over 40 different countries. I was curious as to what percentage of them knew someone who identified as LGBTQ+. The overwhelming majority of students participated by raising their hands.

Also, they had many insightful questions to ask during the Q&A.

How should they interact with a colleague who has transitioned and adopted a new identity? Are those who are naturally ambisexual looked down upon? How can our churches be safe environments for those who identify as LGBT without compromising our commitment to biblical values? How can we show compassion without giving anything up?

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A previous employer of one of the current pupils was a Christian institution. She went on to say that two lesbians were raising a little girl at the school. The child was discussing her two mums with another girl one day.

She turned to her classmate and said, “Do you believe they are going to Hell?”

The instructor agreed with the other girl and endorsed her answer.

Can I ask whether this was the best course of action? Exactly what impact does this have on the girl, if any? That must really confuse her two moms. Or, alternatively, a pupil shouldn’t be admitted to a Christian school at all until their home life is in order. Or would you say that this goes against the spirit of Christ?

There has always been a lengthy line of individuals wanting to talk with me after each event at which I have spoken on the issue of LGBT rights and answered questions, and many of them have been in tears.

It’s their son’s same-sex wedding; should they go?

The girl has threatened suicide if she is denied hormone medication to help her transition. When do they do what?

A father of four children has abandoned his family for another guy. When will he be back, if at all?

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Should they let their daughter and her boyfriend spend the holidays with them at home? If that’s the case, do they have to sleep apart?

A Christian father wants to know how he can help his gay son, 15, cope with his feelings.

That’s only a tiny fraction of the inquiries I get. Over the course of many years, I have often been asked variations of this question.

To avoid discussing these topics would cause pain to the people pastors and other Christian leaders claim to care for. It is their responsibility to discover those who can aid their people if they do not feel capable of doing it themselves. All of the components, including the materials, the presenters, and the helpers, are readily accessible. They need only be found or welcomed.

Especially the younger generation is in need of direction. They’ve been hearing anti-God, anti-biblical rhetoric and beliefs for a long time. They do not understand. Sadness has struck them. The pain is real for them. That which they desire is what they’re actively doing. They’re on the lookout for understanding and skillful direction. When will they get what they require?

Pastors and other Christian leaders should come alongside in this situation to aid and equip the family members. Forgetting to say anything is a failure to serve the Lord and the flock, no matter the circumstances.

I beg you not to be silent and do harm to your own people.

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