Its always like that here in america...And these are your issues with the church..Not his..I am just trying to be encouraging to a person who is going through some extremely rough changes..Being a good friend..
You know what, you can discourage a person with remarks like that, first off not all church is about paying money. Regardless of what your beliefs are, spiritual encouragement..Fellowship, and last but not least being baptized, repenting and being prayed for all come together. For someone in a situation like this you have to be more understanding..
Sometimes as christian people when we are weak and need to be rebuilt spiritually, we always find someone spiritually stronger than us to feed off of and vice versa..In this particular situation..He is confused and going through a spiritual warfare with himself..What place would you rather be than in church asking for forgiveness, guidance and strength..Now I am not gay. But I have friends and family who are and they each have said the same thing..That the were able to overcome some of these issues once they dedicated themselves to christ..
So rather you are catholic or not you still have the devil beating on you somewhere, its always nice to be prepared and carry the whole armor of god to protect you even when you are in a situation like this..
Dont be confused baby, pray about it and god will lead you to your answer.. :wink: