Gay Christians? by Brian Patrick Mitchell

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Gay Christians?

The Grave Danger Coming Out Poses to Christian Churches
by Brian Patrick Mitchell

Conflict makes people uncomfortable, so in mixed company, people watch what they say. Instead of speaking their minds on controversial issues, they trim their opinions to fit those around them—sometimes out of charity, sometimes out of prudence, but often out of cowardice.

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