The Church says it "profoundly respects" homosexuals, but it will not admit them to seminaries.  Clearly, the claim to have "profound respect" is a lie.  Not only is it a lie, but since this is the Church, it is a lie in the name of Jesus.
Is lying in the name of Jesus part of the strategy for becoming a smaller, holier Church?  It is certainly the kind of thing that contributes to the goal of "smaller".