Every age since Galileo has had at least one public debate with a religious component. The latter can represent physical science, medicine, or a social science, etc. Other times, the conflict is between a religion and a group attempting to obtain equal rights and protection under law. Finally, in some cases, the conflict has been between liberal and conservative faith groups. A conflict often takes decades or even centuries to resolve.
Churches ignore the proposal.
A growing number of people will start to disagree with church teaching. Churches issue statements which condemn the proposal, citing Biblical passages as justification for their stance. Support for the proposal grows among the public. Churches issue statement pointing out that belief in the proposal negates the entire Christian message, or attacks a basic Christian principle. Public support continues to grow.