The ‘gospel of pride’ Is not the Gospel of Christ

It’s June, and it’s that wonderful time of year when liberal pastors and priests across the country take to their pulpits to declare that conservative Christians, whether they be Catholic or charismatic, are bigots if we still believe that men engaging in sodomy are depraved or that women having sex with women are wrong. Yes, for the entire month, we will be harangued with messages from the church itself extolling the wonders of “same-sex love” and the virtues of 57 genders.

Preachers will march in pride parades, and prelates will administer sacraments while donning rainbow stoles. Regardless of their ecclesiastical brand or denominational stripe, their message will be the same.

It will go something like this: “Jesus never addressed the issue of homosexuality. His core message centered on compassion (John 8). The Gospel calls for inclusion, not exclusion. Christ emphasized love and care for the marginalized, not judgment (e.g., Matthew 25:40; Luke 4:18-19).”