I believe the church does play an important part in the community and as God requires should reach out to the hurting and show them love. The author seems to think if the homosexuals are allowed to express their struggle with their sexuality openly then the behavior itself can be address before the individuals put the label of gay on themselves. People will do what they want to do whether others agree with them or not.The bottom line is when you take the sex out of the homosexual relationship you are left with individuals who have needs just like anyone else.The focus should be taken off the sex and placed on the savior.