Unfortunately, we already allow open adulterers into membership so barring homosexuals is rather foolish.
You hit the nail on the head.
Unfortunately, we already allow open adulterers into membership so barring homosexuals is rather foolish.
I would prefer holding adulterers accountable rather than lowering the bar.
We had a mini-scandal here in Houston a few years ago when Rice University football coach Ken Hatfield said he would be uncomfortable having homosexuals on the football team. He was deeply religious, and did not want such sinners on his team. However, I seriously doubt that his straight players were living celibate lives (when I was in college, football players usually had entourages of girls around them).
"Open adulterers?" Do you mean they bring their mistresses to church instead of or along with their wives? I guess fornicators and "polyamorous" types are welcome and openly express their non-Christian behaviors as well?
I'm glad I attend a Christian Church where all sinners are actually called to repent and follow Christ instead of one like this where such nonsense is openly embraced.
WHY do you allow open adulterers into membership? Are you of the same denomination?