excel, good answer. Even as the obese are allowed in the Church (gluttony is also a sin), so should be all other sinners as well. The problem that arises is:
Most sinners (smokers, drunkards, prostitutes, drug addicts, homosexuals, etc.) feel intimidated by the Churches. Why is that? They all believe that the Church is for the righteous, and even those who don't, have been rejected many times by the very members of the Church. (Shame, shame, shame)
Have you ever seen a Church sign that says "all sinners are welcomed"? Or "if you are not a sinner stay away"?
I believe if Jesus would return "incognito" He will never enter a Church, He will hang around with the homeless, the drug addicts, the prostitutes and homosexuals.
"BTW. Should put this ? on Bible board also."
Please, do so.