"vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."
(G.W. Dahlquist)
Owner of Dragosani's left half
Written by: Catechism of the Catholic Church (English edition 1994)
2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. [They do not choose their homosexual condition; for most of them it is a trial.] This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God’s will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.
"vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."
(G.W. Dahlquist)
Owner of Dragosani's left half
Getting to the other side
"vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."
(G.W. Dahlquist)
Owner of Dragosani's left half
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
back
Live life the fun way
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Live life the fun way
Performing marriages, funerals, baptisisms, last rites and absolving the sins for HoPers for-- not very long actually.
Written by: Doc Lightning
I don't see how this position of intolerance will help the Church one bit.
It's simply another shovelful of dirt in its own grave.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
"vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."
(G.W. Dahlquist)
Owner of Dragosani's left half
According to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle of Quantum Dynamics, we may already be making love right now...
A couple of balls short of a full cascade... or maybe a few cards short of a deck... we'll see how this all fans out.
It took a while, but once their numbers dropped from 50 down to 8, the other dwarves started to suspect Hungry.
"You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it."
--MAJOR KORGO KORGAR,
"Last of The Lancers"
AFC 32
Educate your self in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
It took a while, but once their numbers dropped from 50 down to 8, the other dwarves started to suspect Hungry.
Written by: onewheeldave
If it's OK for them to think it (that homosexuality is a sin), and to preach it- then, on the same grounds, is it not OK for others to think that they are wrong to think that, and to protest against it?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Written by: onewheeldave
If it's OK for them to think it (that homosexuality is a sin), and to preach it- then, on the same grounds, is it not OK for others to think that they are wrong to think that, and to protest against it?
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for them homosexuality is sin, just like murder, if a murderer wanted to lead a congregation are they being discriminatory for not letting them? judging someone on their individual merits is not discrimination for me
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i agree that the church has too much influence over people. i dont how that issue can be addressed though. i think it comes from a need for people to be told the answers, and sadly some people see the church as holding all the answers instead of just a bunch of 'normal' people who have no more clue than they do.
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If a the principles of a group are not in your favour.... just don't join up
Smile.. It confuses people..:)
Wonders never cease as long as you never cease to wonder.
"I'm quite good at darts, though i often miss" - Kylie
"I'm not a bad driver, I just panic when theres other cars around" - Sarah
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Written by: Birgit
Apparently, men with "homosexual tendencies" who don't live celibate for at least 3 years won't be made priests anymore. The same is true for applicants who are open about their homosexuality, i.e. go to gay meetings. Homosexual literature, films and websites are to be forbidden in the seminars' rooms. The document is to be published in November.
Why does it matter if a gay or straight guy becomes a priest when they're not supposed to have sex anyways???
Boo
Written by: White RaveNWritten by: onewheeldave
If a the principles of a group are not in your favour.... just don't join up
This can be a problem, especially with the church. as said above, many do not know anything else or are pushed into joining whether by their family or their community without having any chance or way to know something else.
Written by: UglyCowsOfFrance
Why has noone brought up a case against them of discrimination?
I had a dream that my friend had a
strong-bad pop up book,
it was the book of my dreams.
Written by: Azrelle_
I'm all for moving with the times, but changing the basis of the teachings to win more followers would be hypocritical. We don't like it.... but the church says homosexuality is a sin. Someone who is openly embracing of that "sin" cannot lead a congregation.
Not saying I agree with it, but it's no surprise the catholic church is against gay priests, imho
I AM NOT A GAY MAN!
If we as members of the human race practice meditation, we can transcend our fear, despair, and forgetfulness. Meditation is not an escape. It is the courage to look at reality with mindfulness and concentration. Thich Nhat Hanh
I had a dream that my friend had a
strong-bad pop up book,
it was the book of my dreams.
I AM NOT A GAY MAN!
I had a dream that my friend had a
strong-bad pop up book,
it was the book of my dreams.