as he's already posted this at BC... In this forum I guess we can ask some questions about the Christian aspect of this. We know that you are a Christian - but what about B and his parents? Have you taken him along to church - does your church have a good youth program? One of the benefits of going to a church with a clear view on the gay issue is that it is far clearer what is and is not acceptable; it is more likely that B will interpret your love in a non sexual way as a result. However I do know of one of our number who said something similar to what you said to B and caused his YF to freak to the extent of telling his parents and the whole BL issue came out. My closest relationship with a YF was in a Christian context; we got to the stage of praying together and he has gone on to be a house group leader in his new church (he moved away for university). He has used the term 'Mentor' of my input into his life, and I regard that as one of the most positive relationships I have ever had. But welcome aboard, and I hope you don't get too bruised by your flame war with A I Watcher on BC... If you feel like emailing me, that would be good - we generally recommend Ziplip as a anonymous secure means of more personal contact. |