LCMS has taught me that 1) we are all sinners, all the time 2) that we are forgiven through Christ's grace, alone 3) that there are not "big sins" and "little sins," with some forgivable, some not; some more forgivable, some not forgivable 4) that sin is born into us, through Adam, and unavoidable 5) that we are forgiven as we forgive others.

Hence, I wonder why there is so much fuss about homosexuality, and its "sinfulness." Is it specifically mentioned in the Commandments? Is it worse than lying about whether we like the way one looks in a dress? Is it worse than misleading others for our own profit or gain? Is it worse than heterosexual lust? Is it worse than calling in sick, when we just need a day off? Is it worse than murder? Mass murder? Serial murder? Rape?

Sin is sin, we are told: all alike and all offensive to God. If homosexuality is indeed sinful, okay, but why do we put into a "most despicable" category?

Please, LCMS: give us all a break. Jesus has already done so.