One wonders if it would be better for the battle against homosexuality to be lost in society quickly and decidedly. Then orthodox church's could get back to the business of what they do best: preaching Christ crucified, and could stop wasting resources on fighting a losing battle (often fought in a way that alienates everyone, leads to sick self-righteousness, and creates a special "class" of sinners - Samaritans as it were - that get the shit kicked out of them from the pulpit). As a pastor told me, "the church has always had homosexuals in it and always will. Where else would they go? Every group finds something in Christ compelling, something worthy of worship." I mean, let's be honest: if its not the gays, its the muslims, if its not the muslims, its the socialists...it just keeps going. The Church does not have enemies of flesh and blood. When it tries to, it becomes its own enemy. The faithful will retain the teachings of eternal life. It might not be easy, but it will last. But how much time must we waste and how many must we scape-goat along the way?
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