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Both Debaters Concede Christianity Debate Reduces to Power Struggle

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 24, 2026 · Modern Day Debates · DEBATE: LGBTQ+ in the Church? | Andrew Wilson Vs Matthew J. Distefano
Both Debaters Concede Christianity Debate Reduces to Power Struggle
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DEBATE: LGBTQ+ in the Church? | Andrew Wilson Vs Matthew J. Distefano

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"If it's a race for power and the idea is that secularists are going to get it, or people who agree with me are going to get it, then I want the people who agree with me to get it, just like you want the people who agree with you to get it."

In a rare moment of philosophical alignment, both Wilson and DeStefano acknowledged their positions ultimately come down to competing preferences and a race for political power rather than objective moral truth. Wilson argued Christians should seek power to legislate against gay marriage, while DeStefano admitted he wants power to legislate for LGBTQ inclusion, with neither able to claim moral superiority beyond preference.

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DEBATE: LGBTQ+ in the Church? | Andrew Wilson Vs Matthew J. Distefano
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