A word on gay clergy....

I saw a headline today that the presbyterian church voted NO to gay clergy again, but the vote was closer. I have to ask why anyone who is GAY would want to be a clergy person in any sort of religious group? With all the oppression that goes into religious organizations already why would you want to be anywhere near a place like that? I can see starting your own religion, renting a building, paying taxes and starting your own alternative congregation. Go for it. I understand you don't want to exclude anyone, that's common sense right? Why put yourself in a position where at least half the crowd hates you and everything you stand for. I'm not sure I understand the point. I thought the bible was against homosexuality, at least that's what the religious nut right says. Again I say, start your own religion, it's easy to come up with a name to put on a sign. That way you can make up the rules anyway you see fit, it all falls under the spell of god right?