The topic of homosexuality can be a very divisive, controversial one within churches and other religious settings. This can come up generally or in more specific situations. For example, debate arises when discussing same-sex marriage from a religious perspective. Likewise, the topic of ordaining gay clergy can be very polarizing.
Hope is one of the most important aspects of addiction recovery. Many people dismiss the value of hope. In fact, you have probably heard someone say, “I’m not a pessimist, but I’m a realist.” In other words, people tend to believe that hope and optimism re naïve. However, hope is a very real, very powerful thing.
