Being skeptical that these folks are more spiritual and have higher self-esteem is not casting a stone, it’s dealing with their real state. If those prostitutes Jesus was hanging out with had been as godly or more godly than the faithful synagogue goers, He would not have referred to them as “sick” and needing a doctor.
Compassion for the lost does not require shutting off ones’ intellect. I would compare this study to manure, but manure is actually useful for something.
You’re right, the article makes it sound as if these porn stars are closer to God because of their sin, they are not, and I was wrong to say :”God bless the porn industry”, I should have said, “God help them stop”, I’m sorry if I offended, I misspoke, I don’t want their sin blessed.