very surprised at the reaction at church.

[davidlpope]

It's about "I wouldn't let anyone unreasonably dominate me, I deserve some basic respect and freedoms."

Sounds great... What form does this take, though, in a practical sense? Picket during the service? Hold a silent vigil in your kilt outside the sanctuary? Write a letter to the local newspaper editor?

I still think you're left with two realistic options when it comes to membership in an organization (as opposed to dealing with legally protected rights and freedoms): Either 1) try to work constructively, from the inside, for change, or 2) decide to no longer associate yourself with the organization.

Perhaps on this one we'll amiably disagree.

David