Todd seems utterly confused by this bit of information. Perhaps not the first part, that he can sort of understand, that personal emotions could take precedent over the interests of the whole. However... "But you have females as well and males, not only in leadership positions but also as common soldiers, do you not? Should that not be the same cause for concern?"

As for religious teachings condemning relationships between those of the same gender? That goes beyond confusing and illogical. He simply cannot wrap his brain around why that would be despised.