“As someone who suffered in the state of mortal sin for many years, I assure you that there is no happiness outside of the moral order. The only authentic response to the challenge of same-sex attraction and sin is the truth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.”
Actually, the author is mistaken on two counts. What is needed is not an “authentic response to the challenge of same-sex attraction and sin,” but rather authentic forgiveness, as distinct from merely institutional absolution from the Vatican. And that forgiveness can only be found in the Bible, not in Catholic doctrine.
You don’t believe has “authentic forgiveness”? Presumptous one you are!
And that forgiveness can only be found in the Bible, not in Catholic doctrine.Well then, from Holy Writ:
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:18-19)
What is your stance on divorce? Catholic doctrine matches the stance of Our Lord.
Can you explain how the Bible forgives sin?
Instead of rejoicing that this young man has been delivered from sin, you make it an occasion to attack the Church? Whazzup widdat?
. . . at least you could talk about kittens, or wisteria, or something harmless!