However bad the bias against LGBTQ+ people is in US and European churches, never forget that it is FAR worse in 3rd world churches (Christian, Islamic, Hindu, etc.
-- Conservative Anglican churches in developing countries will meet to consider radical action over the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex couples in civil marriages ... question the archbishop of Canterbury’s “fitness to lead” the global church.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/10/anglicans-angry-same-sex-blessings-question-justin-welby-fitness-lead
The church needs to be remindered about their own history of sexual abuse, it seems to be when it comes down to relationsips of a sexual nature between paedo church members and children, the church covered this up massively. The documentary spotlight from 2001 exposed this, paedophiles accused where moved to another diocese to carry on their sick abuse, some were promoted to the Vatican as cardinals.
The church is NEVER going to be able to get out of this, saying sorry isn't good enough, they can't cancel that part of their history and should NEVER be allowed to.
So sexual relationships between 2 men or 2 women, a huge no no for the church, sexual relationships between make priests and children gets covered up and allowed to carry on.
The church is not in a position to lecture the rest of us on morality and ethical behaviour.
Like with anything, this will need people to be vocal, keep tbe conversation going, not feel squemish about talking about it, BUT more importantly be aware of the signs that could point to possible child abuse, and report concerns to the appropriate people.
@zleap @AtheistAdvocate At this point if you're still supporting the Church, you're a groomer who is aiding and abetting pedophilia.