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Where do you draw the line, and why?

Several forum topics I've entered into have led to this same question: Where do you draw the line between moral and immoral conduct in various areas - and why there, instead of at some other point in human behavior?

Granted, in my case, the issue is easy at least for the major issues of our times: I stand with the Church. For some other contributors to this forum, however, since several have expressed moral opinions in clear opposition to the teachings on the Church, I wonder where you draw the line. Here are three examples:

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