Not that you really want an honest answer, but here goes anyway.
In the Catholic church, and, I suspect in many other faith traditions, there is a concept of some sins being more grievous than others. The Church classifies these as “mortal” and “venial”, with mortal sin being the more serious.
A person who has committed a mortal sin is not to receive Communion unless he has first received absolution during Penance. One who has committed a venial sin is not so restrained.
The Church does not consider it a sin for one to be attracted to members of his same sex, but it is considered sinful to follow up on that temptation.
IMO, the woman in this incident went way beyond even acting upon her desires; she actually got in the priest’s face and announced her state of sin just to provoke a confrontation. She was reveling in her sinfulness and mocking God.
Actually, I really did want an honest explanation. I couldn’t wrap my head around the concept. Thanks!
IMHO It’s odd to pick and choose which sins to chastise someone for.