Tony,

Just as you’ve given me reasoned responses to your interpretation of Scripture (informed by your committment to the teaching authority of the RC magesterium), there are reasoned responses to your assertions. (See A Letter to My Congregation, Second Edition). Not that I’m thinking you’re going to look it up :). But the point on the handful of texts previously used to lay blame on the Jewish people for the crucifixion is one that is a matter of historical record. You were able to have a better informed view on this (the one you stated) because the Roman Catholic teaching authority changed the interpretation of those texts in response to the holocaust. The Church recognized that it’s previous interpretation of these texts was a problem and that they led to incredible harm to people bearing God’s image. Within 40–50 years, led largely by the work of Catholics in this area, virtually all Christian traditions followed suit. It is my contention (and I understand you don’t agree and have your reasoned response) is that we are in a similar moment: a handful of texts have been mistinterpreted to apply to LGBTQ+ people today. This faulty interpretation has resulted and will continue to result in extraordinary harm to those loved by God — increased rates of depression, suicide, etc are correlated with LGBTQ+ people being in church communities that hold this interpretation. Enough said. Thanks for reading my post.