You know, my comment wasn't meant to offend anybody. Sorry if I did. And Smedley, my comment was about the organized religious institutions (the church) and not about Christianity: they aren't the same thing.
The statement at the top of this post is indicative of why I wonder if the church (choose your denomination, not picking on the Catholics)) can stick to dogma and religious tenets in the face of overwhelming cultural and political pressure. I have no doubt that Christians will not leave the church. But I am uncertain that the church will not leave Christians. These days, politics seems more important than piety.
“You know, my comment wasn’t meant to offend anybody.”
You’re doing great. Carry on, Sir Knight.