Is the Church the Bride of Christ?

The church is open to sinners. That's the purpose of the church, but it should not be to encourage people to continue to sin. I know many LGBT people who live lives in Christ. They abstain from sexual gratification to be closer to God. And these people are being let down. The church should absolutely be inclusive. We are fallen. Therefore, we are all sinners. It really isn't easy. But it is right and it is good.