Posted on 12/08/2010 12:04:09 PM PST by marshmallow
The Rainbow Sash Movement wishes to congratulate Cardinal Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington for siding with common sense and reason by allowing “Catholics for Equality” a newly formed Washington DC based Gay Catholic political organization, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Fund to host an event to be held at Georgetown University Intercultural Center Auditorium University Wednesday, December 8, 2010 8:30 - 10:00 PM .
We are glad to see that Cardinal Wuerl is not taking the same position of Archbishop Timothy Dolan recently elected president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, but allows for vigorous debate.
As a federal appeals court in California heard opening arguments in a landmark gay marriage case on Dec. 6, a shrinking coalition of religious leaders to include Archbishop Dolan released a public letter promoting marriage as "the faithful union of one man and one woman."
Archbishop Dolan joins Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals; George Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God; Harry Jackson, bishop of the Fellowship of International Churches; and Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference in promoting bigotry.
We are glad to see that one of the nation’s leading Catholic Universities is promoting dialogue over dogmatism a dangerous form of religious fundamentalism in the Church. People look to this university as a leading example of American Catholicism and reasonableness.
The panelist are representative a broad array of opinion not only on Gay Rights in general, but also Gay Marriage in particular to include prochoice concerns as is represented by Andrew Sullivan’s presence on the panel. This is another example of change in the church bubbling up from the pews of our parishes. To find out more about the Rainbow Sash Movement and how you can join us please visit our web page at www.rainbowsashmovement.com .
Pam Anderson
Rainbow Sash Movement
From the sound of the trash talking about Dolan, it seems more likely that "Catholics for Equality" were given short shrift in New York and ended up getting Wuerl to give the thumbs up at Georgetown.
I have a strong feeling the press release is a lie. Does Cardinal Wuerl have authority to forbid speakers at Georgetown?
Is this to say that the Rainbow Sash Movement and other gay christian organizations have problems with a lot of The Bible?
I don’t think he does. He can revoke their license to operate as a Catholic institution...something that should have happend 40 years ago.
What's the world coming to?
Thanks for digging up that link.
I you choose to be gay, you can't be a Catholic.
Sorry, check with God, I didn't make the rules, but I agree with them.
I like Terry Nelson’s blog (and his artwork!). Thanks for the link.
I like Terry Nelson’s blog (and his artwork!). Thanks for the link.
Not sure I'd go that far but certainly if one chooses to engage in unrepentent gay behavior they can't be Christian (and thus Catholic). For the Christian who struggles with gay desires but successfully works hard not to act out on them I have nothing but complete respect and admiration.
Our parish priest said exactly what you said. You can be gay and Catholic; however, you aren’t suppose to act on the desire. No different than wanting to steal and not doing so. It is considered temptation leading to sin if followed. Just a thought.
That is my understanding also.
Freegards
I don’t see a lot of difference between Catholics being gay and Catholics practicing Burth Control.
I dont have a problem with gay catholics, unti they try to convince other Catholics that they are normal and the Church should recognize their Marriages.
There are many catholics who practice Birth Control, Go out at night with their girlfriend and commit adultary,even live together and still practice their religion. But they arent trying to tell the Church that their sin is ok.
Thats my problem with Homosexuals. They want their sin given the ok by the Church. The Church does not recognise homosexual marriage, nor does it recognise a marriage by two people who have been divorced. The two who have been divorced are not trying to make the Church do their will and allow them to go against the teachings of the Church.
They are not trying to make the Church recognise their marriage. Many leave the Church, but others still attend mass.
Let them debate all they want; they are wrong and will lose the debate. Then pray for them.
I’m really doubting the truth of this.
I’m really doubting the truth of this.
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