Originally Posted by kerry

I'd describe the situation differently. Larry adheres to a strongly patriarchal worldview. Opposition to homosexuality is typical of almost all forms of patriarchy, as is adherence to the 'law' as an expression of the will of the patriarch. Obedience is the prime value and self-indulgence the prime sin. Given recent events in Larry's family, he now finds himself in the position of senior patriarch, solely responsible for the defense of the patriarchy. There's little rational defense of patriarchy possible in our world so the only defense available is simple assertion of its values. In fact, rationality is a threat to the very basis of patriarchy which is the raw assertion of male power. He's playing his role in this thread and many others.