I can certainly relate to you on the Catholic church issue, GC- I have resolved it to my satisfaction by going back and studying the history of the church, from inception to current times. So much dogma is man-made, politically and socially motivated and (I think) strays far from the original church. Obviously, that puts me outside of it, but I still believe in the basic tenets. So many reformed churches began by throwing out the aforementioned crap, but they all seem to have degenerated down the same path as Catholicism. Probably just human nature, but I can't be a part of something that conflicts with my beliefs. So, I just follow my own path and hope I am doing right.
I have lots to say on the gay issue, but am running late. I have to (finally) take my car in to get fixed. I'll bet if I were gay my girlfriend would have my car fixed by now.
