I wouldn’t trust TIME to accurately report about Evangelical trends. There are a lot of things outsiders may see but not understand.
For example, in our Evangelical church, we have support groups for people who “struggle with same sex attraction.” An outsider might think that means we are embracing homosexuality, but it’s quite the opposite. The support group is an accountability group to encourage Christians to remain obedient to God, regardless of their fleshly desires.
That’s our Christian response to homosexuality, and there are a lot of people who welcome the way out and someone to tell them the truth instead of pretty PC lies that lead down a road of destruction. Churches are a place for sinners to gather, to learn about the Lord and to let him change your life.
We’ve decided to let homosexuals know that if they want to follow, or learn about, God’s plan for their lives, they can do so in our church. They soon learn that we worship a loving God, but he has standards that do not bend to our desires. I know at least one person that completely left the homosexual lifestyle because of her experience with our pastor and church body. She has lived a celibate life for about 5 years, and seems open to dating men should she get the opportunity.
HE's still workin' on ME!