Well as an Independent Baptist I believe that homosexuality is
a choice and a sin. God hates sin and will judge sinners whether
they be homosexuals or heterosexuals. There is not a movement
within Independent Baptist circles to pretend homosexuality isn't
a sin either. You would first have to diminish the authority of the
scriptures.
Elton John can wish what he wants. It won't change what is. As
far as the United Church goes here is an interesting article about the history of the United church which is quite accurate:
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52905
Ted Byfield wrote it who I believe is Catholic.