It’s a privilege to read an essay as thoughtful, biblical and wise as Mr. Fast has given us. The church has much thinking to do on sexuality, and this kind of careful, clear and patient exploration of the scriptures—with all the questions—will finally resolve this and move us forward. And resolve it we will, eventually.

I learned a lot reading his essay. I have some thoughts on the question that I would like to add; I suggest this should come before we embark on the patient exegetical work he does. I want to add a question to the discernment that seems to bring a different landing in the end. But I submit this for discernment.