Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Gay vs Church Food Fight

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Once upon a time, our party was cruising to victory. All signs pointed to a landslide. Then came the rift that had not previously been noticed: LGBT Dems vs church-going Dems.

We've been in the same tent for decades. Suddenly, it isn't big enough.

As one writer put it, the position of LGBT activists is 100% acceptance, with no conditions or exceptions. The position of the vast majority of clergy is 100% non-acceptance, with no conditions and no exceptions. I don't see any middle ground on which to begin even a conversation.

There must be some common ground. It ain't about politics, its about real life. There has to be a way to co-exist and work toward the things we all have in common.

But its going to take some courage, and some humility, and a willingness to listen and at least consider that the other side is not evil. I don't see it yet.