The world was shocked, though many conservative Christians were unsurprised, by Pope Francis's latest foray into Progressivism . His proclamation, which allows Roman Catholic priests to bless LGBTQ couples, met with equal parts rejoicing and decrying. Regardless of your persuasion, this seems like a significant historical moment, one which is sure to have rippling effects for years to come. Now, before we go any further, let me clarify one thing: there is a difference between offering a blessing upon a gay couple and solemnizing a gay marriage. This difference is theologically significant, though it ends up being practically less significant than many Roman Catholics would claim. Any time that spiritual leaders allow people to feel comfortable in their sin, they are derelict of their duty and are putting souls in risk of eternal judgement. Whatever a blessing might mean, this feels like the first step towards the inevitable goal of allowing priests to marry...