By splitting we would force them to choose between two sides. Lots of people at the local level don't care as much as we do about these divisive issues, and they're out there doing mission. I think the body of Christ is much more durable than we imagine. This is the comment that brings the most concern to my mind. But I am more comfortable with it than amputation.
Amputation implies disease, poisoning the system.
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