It raises comparisons to the thrill of public sincerity that's reported by gays who leave the closet. Now, activists for and against gay rights are arguing theology in public. But her greatest objection is to the idea that homosexuality is something subject to religious change, not an immutable and natural characteristic. The faith-focused approach seems appropriate, maybe even necessary, for religious ministries. But it presents problems for policy advocacy groups like the Christian Coalition and Family Research Council, which need to appeal, even in the Republican Party, to many who do not share their theological views.
Religion is the ultimate human question, but it can be a political conversation stopper.