Posted on 03/13/2015 9:09:01 PM PDT by massmike
Today we saw the triumph of resolute religious believers over the homosexual lobby.
All this week the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus (K of C), a prominent Catholic mens' organization, repeatedly vowed that they would “absolutely, definitely” march in the newly “gay-inclusive” Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. But the group finally bowed to the intense pressure from traditional Catholics. At 3:32 pm on Friday afternoon they sent out an email announcing they were dropping out of the parade.
After reading the reports by MassResistance and the Boston-based Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, faithful Catholics and others reacted swiftly. From Massachusetts, across America. and as far away as Europe, they made their anger and outrage unmistakable. According to one K of C person, even many priests called.
They phoned and emailed the Massachusetts K of C offices, state officials, and also the national K of C headquarters in New Haven, CT.
In the end, the K of C was clearly overwhelmed. According to observers, it appears that the national office finally saw that this was not worth the fight, and they backed off the plan to march.
Many people who protested were particularly angered by the insulting treatment they felt they received from the K of C. Besides being adamant that they would not change their decision, K of C officials refused to acknowledge people's concerns and insisting that the inclusion of homosexual groups would have no effect on the Catholic character of the parade, and that Catholic groups should have no issue with it. The K of C even began labeling it the “Evacuation Day Parade” to downplay the Catholic connection.
Sadly, even after their announcement, rather than be gracious and apologize, the Massachusetts K of C did not relent from their disingenuous line of reasoning. Here's what they've posted on their website:
. . . We deeply regret that some have decided to use this occasion to further the narrow objectives of certain special interests, which has subjected this occasion to undeserved division and controversy. In addition, certain groups have chosen to misrepresent our reason for marching, insisting that we were participating in the parade to support another group or for political reasons.
Such statements, of course, completely miss the point and purposely obscure the real reason that people were so upset. The event is not about “special interests” or “political reasons” at all. It's a celebration of faith. And the overwhelming number of faithful Catholics – and others -- understand that.
C.J. Doyle, executive director of the Catholic Action League sent us this statement:
I want to thank Brian Camenker of MassResistance without whom this victory wouldn’t have happened. Though not a member of the Catholic religion, he has shown more courage and clarity in defending the Natural Law teachings of the Catholic religion than the faculties of most of the Catholic universities in New England.
We are honored to have been able to help!
This shows the power that people of faith have within themselves. We’ve said many times that the “LGBT movement” is an unsustainable house of cards held up by money and political power, but cannot last. As we hold fast to our principles, we'll gain momentum, so there will be more victories like this.
A final note: The weather forecast for Boston on Sunday calls for rain changing to snow.
VICTORY: Knights of Columbus drop out of “pro-gay” Boston St. Patrick’s Parade after massive outrage from traditional Catholics
[But the group finally bowed to the intense pressure from traditional Catholics.]
Good for them.
Hurray!!!!!
I hope others join them
Any group, and I mean any group that stays in this parade, I would consider as pro gay. IMHO
All it’s going to take is for more decent people to stand up and we can turn this shite around
Good, make the ***** march alone!
I am so sick of these homos acting like they’ve just discovered sex (like a bunch of adolescents) and just HAVE tell the entire freaking planet. Now the St. Patrick’s Day parade is trashed and ruined. So much for good clean family fun.
And they watch two family movies - "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" and "The Quiet Man."
I suppose "support" can now be part of the conversation and those that say 'no' show their support for anything not gay.
Letting out a press release helps too
Good on you, KOC !
Normal, decent people should all refuse to take part in this freak show.
No shit! Now that their perverse lifestyle is mostly accepted, why can't they just go to bed and bugger each other and leave us straights alone? Why do us normal folks now have to celebrate and applaud their lifestyle?
Personally, I don't care what consenting adults do behind closed doors. Just get the f*ck out of my face and leave me alone. I'm so sick of their PR in the papers, Internet, TV shows, movies, music. Just STFU already! BTW, just because you homos like to bugger each other doesn't mean you should have special rights. Sexual preference is NOT a right! It's a decision.
You’re entirely right.
I am SO SICK of homos getting hysterical over EVERY LITTLE THING that offends their delicate sensibilities.
I sincerely believe the reason they seek validation is because they deep down are still insecure about their choices in life.
jokes on them....they don't shock me....I think they're mentally ill to have to proclaim their so called "sexuality" so publically...
I know a traditional Irish Catholic family that all go to church on St.Patty’s day....
Your use of the “c” word was and is uncalled for.
There should be room enough for two or more St.Patrick’s Day Parades, especially in Boston. If its too late to apply for an assembly permit, there is always next year. We’re talking about a parade not a war. I’m betting The Knights of Columbus would garner a lot of public support,and under more agreeable terms than what is offered now.
We're talking about a war, culture war. Russia is on the moral side.
The Knights of Columbus are predominately modernist, mainstream cultural Catholics and continue to be. They should be shut out of the Church.
I do and ISIS has figured out the correct way to deal with them.
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