On the subject of same-sex marriage and our ability to have an impact my guess is our attitude towards LGBT&Q attending our assemblies is influenced by our understanding and our attitude towards the man in 1 Corinthians 5 who "had his father's wife" as well as concern for our children.
Are actively immoral individuals even allowed in our assemblies? Why don't we invite people them and others whom we know don't go to church and have never placed their faith in Jesus?
Jesus' first followers couldn't wait to bring their brothers, co-workers, and friends to "come and see" what Jesus and the first century church was up to then? Why do we feel funny inviting anybody at all to "come and see?" Now imagine if some of those friends are LGBT&Q? Will our church friends judge us for hanging out with this crowd?
Paul said they were arrogant. Can we tolerate LGBT&Q in our assemblies and not be proud of our tolerance? Do strangers have to be like us to attend or can those who are different attend and possibly become like us?
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