So why are leaders on both sides of this policy question finding it so difficult to compromise?  Because some on both sides are convinced this is not a matter of Church Policy but one of Theological Principle.  To bend would be to violate their own deeply held convictions.

But in such cases are we called to enforce our views on others?  To act as conscience not just for ourselves but for our fellow brothers and sisters?

Both Jesus and Paul offer examples of avoiding unnecessary offense to those whose consciences are "weaker" rather than imposing our "stronger" consciences on them.  Something those on both sides of the present question, who seek to impose their "stronger" consciences on others, should carefully and prayerfully contemplate.

Ditto for those who comment here.