Very well-written, Dan. I too am not a fan of that phrase, because like you said, the so-called “sin” is part of who the person is. And I’m a former Catholic church attendee who now is part of a local community church.

I’d written an article years ago that, while it wasn’t the main topic, touched on the biblical basis of homosexual behavior being considered sinful. According to some theological interpretations, the verses traditionally cited are, in fact, not intended as censure against such behavior on its own.

There’s this and many other ways we need to move past the old traditions of Christianity, which is largely why I moved on to the community church I’m now part of.

Well done.