While not to the same scale, I liken this to the conundrum faced by Catholics when they had to face the reality of two Popes. That wound was eventually healed, so I imagine this one will be as well.
But you’re right, forgiving them their oddities is not the issue. I suppose my position is skewed by the fact that I am “not Catholic” to most members of the Roman Catholic Church. Doesn’t mean I believe the same as the Gibsons, but I certainly won’t condemn them for their beliefs. That’s someone else’s job.
Just to give some background on where I’m coming from....
When I heard the tape from the DWI arrest years ago - I thought - yes, I’ve heard this before.
And I heard that stuff from specific sources - and so did he as a child and a young man.
And that the MSM has misidentified his affiliation is what I’m arguing against.