And on to Musket's sweeping statement, which seems to be in bed with many of the twisted perceptions of Mr. Shaw: whether you like it or not, it has traditionally been the job of churches to raise questions about the morality of human conduct and human decisions.

And who made it "their job?" Not me, that's for sure.

Maybe 'job' wasn't an ideal word - 'role' might be better.   But I think you are getting carried away in that comment. No-one said it is exclusively their job/role. A group or individual does not need the right or approval of anyone else - subject to legal restrictions - to raise questions on anything. Greenpeace did not seek my approval. Stonewall did not seek my approval. CND did not seek my approval. Shelter did not seek my approval. Whether an individual happens to agree or not with the arguments the church and these other groups make has no bearing whatever on their right to adopt the role of raising questions.