• staxofmax (edited 8 years ago)
    +4

    I have several family members that are conservative evangelical Christians, so let me attempt to communicate their stance on this issue. The big motivating factor for many evangelicals is to ensure that the greatest number of people make their way into heaven, and the bar for entry is very specific. It seems to me their concern about the erosion of public morality has changed to concern specifically the erosion of Christian morality in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling; hence the vitriol towards perceived progressive denominations.

    Now if only I could explain why homosexuality is such a lightning rod with evangelicals rather than shellfish consumption, synthetic fabrics, or usury.

    Edit: phrasing

    • spaceghoti
      +2

      Now if only I could explain why homosexuality is such a lightning rod with evangelicals rather than shellfish consumption, synthetic fabrics, or usury.

      Because those are Old Testament prohibitions. Even though Jesus never says a word about it, Paul goes off at length to reinforce that particular abomination.