I wish I could like this more than once.   it is so very true.  for most gay people the hypocrisy of the church has made it a laughing stock or a much hated organization.  for me as well.   I don't hate the church, but I also no longer have any respect for it.  the only thing that does keep me from hating are the wonderful priests, religious and laity I have known over the years, who aren't full of hate and strive for justice and acceptance for all people!  and the gay issue isn't the only issue for us either.  the ongoing sex abuse crisis is a part of it, the clergy (and laity, like many on here) who have made themselves as being better from everyone else and who insist they are the only ones who can tell us what is right or wrong.