As a licensed psychologist I have often come face to face with this issue in a clinical setting. And although my training places me on a different side of the fence as my faith, I am always clear as to the word of God, regarding sin. But the grips of homosexuality are so powerful that many wrestling with this issue forsake family and friends. Mainly because they think no one understands them - that they were created this way. Scientific evidence gives some support to a biological component in homosexuality. However, many studies have proved that although there may be a biological predisposition, persons are usually "socialized" into such behavior by visiting gay establishments, and surrounding themselves with that which supports the homosexual lifestyle. A very complicated subject that the church had avoided for years! Nevertheless, the pastor with the gay sister and gay senior, frequenting gay bars, and living in the parsonage should be exposed, and turned-out! He should have the chance to reconcile himself to Christ, but he "IS NOT" what God expects as a spiritual leader. How easy it is for us to allow someone to mislead souls into hell! Based upon the issues outlined, he is not in good moral standing to hold a professional license, why would he be allowed to hold a congregation spiritually hostage?[/right]
