Laura
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I'm aware of the context. However, Jesus was quoting the Father re: the first marriage.
Jesus said Moses gave the people divorce because they were hard-headed. It's not pleasing to the Father.
In our church, divorcees are not allowed to serve in leadership positions unless it was a case of infidelity on the part of the spouse (as designated in Scripture). It's rare that it's allowed. An openly gay member would be treated the same way. Come worship & fellowship with us, but don't expect a leadership role.
I know you're aware of why Jesus made that statement, but it doesn't say that only men and women could get married. In his day, only men and women did, and gays weren't even out or they'd be stoned. Jesus was quoting Genesis where it says God made us in his image, male and female. It didn't say in Genesis that only male and female could marry.
It still doesn't answer why some Christian churches permit divorce. I know it's not the same across denominations, but it seems every church has its own rule.