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[quote=Anonymous]I am highly skeptical of the stance that she can’t see the issue through the lens of a religious person. I am not religious, but because of a friend have researched the neo-Calvinist church he belongs to. They like many of us are rent seekers in their own way. For example, they believe in complementarianism, where a woman must be submissive to a man. When I told my brother of this, and of looking at photos of the members, he laughed and said these guys have zero game. They aren’t capable of maintaining a relationship where partners are equal. Much easier to have the church act an oppressor. So of course these kind of institutions are going to dislike gay people. It interrupts their scheme of control and authority. I had a lesbian couple work for me - each reported to me - I found out later the C suite exec wanted it that way because I would treat them fairly and develop them (they had different learning styles). The couple knew I had researched this church - it also was and is the subject of child abuse matters - and they truly wanted to know the source of the hatred. I agree with the poster above that it is better to deal with people who put their biases up front. But these types weren’t going to do that, basking instead in contortions over Christian love. I simply told them they threatened the Church’s racket.

I was a serious national level athlete. Had a very tough persona. I was not easy to know. Three of my closest friends were in the theater, and gay. They were talented, but not accepted. Looking back I liked to believe I was a nice guy - but not so sure. I liked them and trusted them because they were doing exactly what I was doing. They put themselves out there, taking risks and overcoming fears. Little wonder I liked and respected them. I am grateful that I didn’t have a religious structure influencing me.

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