my sentiments exactly.
According to the official proclamation (see below for the full text), Gov. Granholm called on all citizens of Michigan to "celebrate our diversity" and be more "inclusive and accepting" of openly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Unfortunately, Granholm's call is in defiance of the teachings of the Catholic Church, which say that "Homosexual persons are called to chastity" (CCC 2359) and that homosexual relations are acts of "grave depravity" and are "intrinsically disordered" (CCC 2357).
Granholm's proclamation for June is just another example of why the governor ought to be formally disciplined for the grave and public scandal she is causing the Catholic Church in Michigan.
Earlier this year, a Feb. 14th Detroit News article entitled "Same-sex couples challenge law: Gays want right to marry," revealed that Gov. Granholm had reiterated her support for recognizing same-sex unions in Michigan, again despite Catholic teaching which prohibits such recognition.
The News article reported that Elizabeth Boyd, the governor's spokeswoman, said the governor "does support something that would recognize a commitment between same sex couples."
However, a Jan. 16, 2003 statement issued by the Vatican entitled "Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life," indicated that "in no way can other forms of cohabitation be placed on the same level as marriage, nor can they receive legal recognition as such."
The Note was "directed to the Bishops of the Catholic Church" and particularly "to Catholic politicians and all lay members of the faithful called to participate in the political life of democratic societies."
Dr. Monica Migliorino-Miller, director of the Stop Granholm Church and Truth Project, criticized Granholm's continued defiance of Catholic teaching: "The time for Ecclesial responsibility has come. We must all pray for the conversion of Jennifer Granholm and pray that the Bishops of Michigan will do what is right."
As of now, Granholm's Bishop, Adam Cardinal Maida, has not addressed Gov. Granholm's status in the Catholic in spite of her repeated public denials of his authority and Church teaching.
The following is the full text of the June Pride Month Proclamation:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month
Whereas, Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people of Michigan have made important and lasting contributions to the State of Michigan in every field of endeavor; however, GLBT individuals often face discrimination and even violence, resulting in many who have hid or denied their sexual orientation or gender identity in order to keep their jobs or to live safely in their communities; and,
Whereas, In recent years, progress has led to the righting of many of these wrongs; since the Stonewall uprising in New York City more than 30 years ago, the GLBT rights movement has united the GLBT community, their families and friends, and all those committed to justice and equality in a crusade to ban discrimination and to protect GLBT individuals from prejudice and persecution; and,
Whereas, Today, more openly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals serve in senior posts throughout state government than during any other administration; and
Whereas, Many challenges still exist, and as we have learned from recent tragedies, prejudice against GLBT individuals can still erupt into acts of hatred and violence, which is why recognition and support of the work being done by our GLBT community based organizations is critical as we work toward acceptance, safety and equality every day; and,
Whereas, With each passing year, Michigan continues to strive towards greater diversity and openness in support of each persons identity; our State is realizing that GLBT individuals must no longer be "strangers among friends,'' as the civil rights pioneer David Mixner once noted, rather, we recognize these Michigan citizens for what they are: our colleagues and neighbors, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, friends and partners; and,
Whereas, This June, recognizing the joys and sorrows that the GLBT movement has witnessed and the work that remains to be done, we observe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month and celebrate the progress we have made and will continue to make in creating a society more inclusive and accepting of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; together we will continue to break down the walls of fear and prejudice and work to build a bridge to understanding and tolerance; and now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June, 2003, as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. I encourage all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities which celebrate our diversity and recognize the GLBT Americans whose many and varied contributions have enriched our lives in this state and in the nation.
CHURCH & TRUTH PROJECT - ACTION ALERT:
Please contact Adam Cardinal Maida to encourage him to address Gov. Jennifer Granholm's status as a Catholic in light of her repeated public denial of the teachings of the Catholic Church. You may contact Cardinal Maida at:
His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida Archdiocese of Detroit 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226-1825 Phone: 313-237-5816 Fax: 313-237-4642
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my sentiments exactly.
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MI Gov Granholm Proclaims June "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month"
"...our civil rights have no dependence on our religious opinions, any more than our opinions in physics or geometry; that therefore the proscribing any citizen as unworthy the public confidence by laying upon him an incapacity of being called to offices of trust and emolument, unless he profess or renounce this or that religious opinion, is depriving him injuriously of those privileges and advantages to which, in common with his fellow citizens, he has a natural right." --- Thomas Jefferson
Live with it. You voted this dumb b!tch in, live with the results.
The "Union vote"...Oy vey...