[CATHOLIC/ANGLICAN CAUCUS] Sun newspaper falsely alleges Cardinal Newman was a homosexual

Protect the Pope ^ | 8/8/2010

[markomalley]

Under the headline, ‘Saint or Sinner?’, the Sun newspaper perpetuates the calumny that Cardinal Newman was involved in a homosexual relationship with Fr. Ambrose St John.

The Sun journalist, Jenna Sloan writes: ‘An English cleric some believe to have been gay is moving to sainthood. It is a hugely controversial move as homosexuality is strictly prohibited in the Catholic church. Some historians and campaigners claim the cardinal had a relationship with his best friend Father Ambrose St John – a view vehemently denied by the Church.’

Protect the Pope comment: Ignoring the considered judgement of Newman scholars, such as Fr Ian Kerr, the Sun decides to print the lie being spread by gay activists, who impose their distorted view of sexuality onto men who had a virtuous understanding of friendship. By so doing, the Sun does us all a disservice by falsely ‘sexualising’ the idea of friendship between men. This is cheap and nasty journalism.  Sadly, Archbishop Nichol’s piece on Cardinal Newman does not address the calumny against Cardinal Newman’s good name. Maybe he didn’t know.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/3085726/Pope-to-beatify-controversial-Victorian-cleric-during-UK-visit.html

[markomalley]

For those who don't know, the Sun is owned by the same conglomerate that owns the Times and News of the World.

Interestingly, despite posting this sort of pap, here is an extract from their terms and conditions:

We ask that you do not post any content (including for example, in your Profile) that breaches the Provider's terms of use agreement for the Website (the "Agreement"), including by way of example content that:

- Is racist, homophobic, sexist, or demeaning to either sex, abusive, sexually explicit, pornographic, of a disturbing nature or that preaches, encourages or incites religious or ethnic hatred, or links to websites that promote the same;

- Breaks the law, or encourages other to break it;

- Makes defamatory comments about others;

…etc.…

Pity they couldn't follow their own rules.

[sayuncledave]

You’re right mark. This follows the cardinal law of progressivism: what’s okay for me is not okay for you, unless I say so.

[OpusatFR]

Among the worst things queer activists have done is to badly damage the concept of friendship.

I love my friends and have no problem holding their hand when we walk or patting their cheeks and giving them a hug.
What is most damaging is the perception now that affection shown in friendship means one is hiding in the closet.

Everything is reduced in the homosexual activists view to a single lustful act. Everything revolves around their sexual proclivities and colors their lives.

It’s disgusting.

[tiki]

Just plant the suspiscion and it becomes true, just like what they did to Pope Pius XII, just what they do to conservatives. “All the news we want you to believe.”

[BlessedBeGod]

For those who don't know, the Sun is owned by the same conglomerate that owns the Times and News of the World.

Yes, it's owned by News Group Newspapers Ltd, which is part of News Corp., owned by Rupert Murdoch.