If its optional to be gay in the game then it should also be optional to persecute gays in the game.
Why can't i hunt down all the gays in the game as an "optional" side quest? why can't i roleplay as a homophobic priest? why can't i report Hans to the Church for being gay? its all just "optional" right?
BG3 also didn't shy away from advertising this content front and center, whereas KCD2 denied them, the leaks were totally fake you guys until they weren't and now it's they're just optional!