Posted on 10/17/2014 5:40:43 AM PDT by NetAddicted
The recent 2014 Synod of Bishops on the Family appeared to many as encouraging Catholics to embrace lesbians and gay men (LGBTs). This perceived change of heart and policy is being questioned worldwide.
At the two-week Synod, which ended last week, the working document, referred to by its Latin name “relatio,” created a point of controversy (paragraph 50), which had to do with language translation. Usually written in Latin, the Italian document used the word “valutando,” which has been interpreted by some as “valuing.” The Italian word, in fact, means “evaluating” or “considering” or “weighing.”
The phrase in question is translated into English as a question. Can Catholic communities accept and (“value” or “weigh”) LGBT sexual orientation without compromising doctrine on matrimony and family. Faithful Catholics may have been confused by the English translation.
There is a dichotomy facing Catholics in the world. One part is to embrace the “stranger” and welcome him or her into the fold as a brother or a sister. The other is to make a clear policy about Catholic doctrine and what is acceptable.
Forgot to link article:
http://guardianlv.com/2014/10/synod-encouragement-for-catholics-to-embrace-lgbts/
I guess this means humans are wiser than God...
Hate the sin, love the sinner.
I do not espouse being mean, cruel, rude or abusive towards gays. But the Bible dictates we cannot accept their lifestyle.
They should be shamed and warned of the hell that awaits them, of the wrath to come, unless they repent. Morality ain’t determined by majority vote. God calls the behavior disgusting (abomination), and His vote is the only one that counts.
At the beginning of our nation, we used to execute them. They were shamed and imprisoned until just a few short years ago. God hasn’t changed His mind about the behavior. Our nation has just changed its mind about God, calling Him a liar. We collectively deserve oblivion.
Love the sinner. Hate the sin.
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