text:  Faith is oftentimes intertwined with marriage, and there's been a push in recent years by some religious institutions to embrace and welcome LGBTQ individuals into their communities. Christopher Vergara is the vice president of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He tells ABC's DeMarco Morgan that faith leaders should focus on acceptance and love not just this month, but year-round. Let's talk about why it's important for inclusivity when it comes to churches.