(Though I'm quoting the above, I actually agree with everything you're saying)
I personally think that if not for the major bruhaha from the last time he said "Who am I to judge?", this would not be a matter of issue and would be seen as pretty much orthodox from any point of view. If a person repents from his/her sin, is converted, and his/her life is reformed, then we shouldn't keep beating on the person.
For me personally, when looking down on somebody who is struggling with sin*, I always consider the sins that I, personally, have been forgiven of...and that tends to make me a lot more merciful in my judgment.
* -- please note that the above statement applies to those who are struggling with sin; working on putting off the "old man" (cf Rom 6:6; Eph 4:4, etc.)...the statement does not include those who revel in their sin (cf Rom 1:32).
I'm personally humbled when I actually comprehended the passage "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Rom 3:23)
I think the biggest bone of contention is that he is talking about people who are trying. When I actually read his words, that's what I get. Sadly, the reprobate use a select subset of those words as justification and to confirm themselves in their sin.
Reminds me of the atheist who uses a part of Psalm 14:1 to assert that the Bible says there is no God.
Thanks, all, for the thoughtful responses. They are appreciated.
It's a shame the most visible Christian leader on earth hasn't a clue about the damage he does to the souls of those who do so. At least I pray he doesn't.