Identity
A Devout Sexual Minority’s Response to Archuleta’s “Devout”
Beyond dismissal and deconstruction: how to hold space for suffering while staying faithful to revealed truths.
Skyler Sorensen
February 25, 2026
Beyond dismissal and deconstruction: how to hold space for suffering while staying faithful to revealed truths.
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Can couples lower divorce risk? Yes—shared religious worship predicts greater stability, meaning, and satisfaction.
Is faith-based chastity outdated? Evidence affirms marriage, chastity, and family stability.
Why does earth life feel like brutal spiritual schooling? It is a father-led camp preparing children for a mother-prepared home.
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