www.patheos.com/blogs/carlmccolman/2019/11/gatekeeping-and-contemplation-is-the-church-its-own-worst-enemy

“If the church’s only (or main) purpose is to be a moral watchdog, dealing out shame to those who don’t measure up to some standards (usually involving sexuality) while giving others a free pass (usually when it comes to economic injustice), then the church is going to die.”

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28