What if Two Men Who Are Legally Married Choose to Follow Christ?
October 30, 2023

#STRaskStand to Reason
Questions about whether two men who are legally married and have an adopted daughter should divorce and break up their family if they choose to follow Christ and how Christians can be compassionate on topics like homosexuality, abortion, and other religions.
* If two men who are legally married and have an adopted daughter choose to follow Christ, should they divorce and break up the family?
* As Christians, how can we be compassionate on topics like homosexuality, abortion, and people of other religions?
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