Is it love or allowance?
I am a deeply conservative Christian and married into a family that is mostly more progressive. My sister-in-law was recently divorced and is now dating a trans-person. She and I have had extensive conversations about why I am so against this relationship but have stayed close because I have always done it with love. My husband and I have reassured her that if we are to cross paths with this person we will be kind and respectful. I truly believe Jesus would scoff at us being unkind to a person plagued by sin. We are still human beings who sin daily and are constantly striving to be better.
I really feel like we have handled it correctly but now I am coming to a crossroads.
She is bringing this person to meet her family on Saturday and my children and I are expected to be there.
Do we go or stay out of it?
If we go are we reaffirming a sin or showing approval of it? If we don’t go are we showing the hate that Jesus constantly warns us against?