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Sit Down With Sky & Amanda:\u00a0<\/b>\u201cPlease Don\u2019t Be My Ally \u2013 Allies vs. Advocates for Christ\u201d<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

In this compelling episode, our hosts delve into the multifaceted challenges surrounding LGBTQ+ issues within religious communities. The spotlight is on the limitations of moral relativism and the tendency for church members to adopt this approach. They explore vital questions, such as how church members should ideally handle LGBTQ+ issues and whether there\u2019s an alternative to the term \u201cally\u201d. Moreover, the episode dissects why so many individuals lean toward a relativistic approach to morality in these contexts and suggests ways to combat it.<\/p>\n

Consider alongside the article \u201cThe Illusion of Neutrality\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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