those who have fallen

Well this puts believers in a bit of a pickle, eh? Only getting a little bit of coverage. My guess is Jerry and Rick and Pat are keeping closed lips over the issue because they aren't sure what to say. On one hand, if you encourage the flock to see it, you make a person who goes against your beliefs successful. On the other, you condemn the person and cause a believer's story to fail.

I don't see this as a difficult decision, really. The gay lead is no different than any other lead -- a sinner. Imagine a drunkard as the star. Or a divorcee. Or a liar. Or a selfish person. All of them, sinners, just like me. Me in the lead is no different than who's currently in the lead. Sure, one of us is actively mocking God, so there is a bit of a difference. But not much of one.

If you think the story worth telling, encourage the story. But prioritizing sins? Not what the Lord does, I can tell you that.