> I’m not so sure it’s because it’s the Catholic position.
> I think it’s the position which rankles them whether
> it’s held by conservative Protestant, Jew, Mormon or
> Catholic.
Well, yes, of course.
But while the Catholic Church’s teachings on this matter are monolithic, you can find “evangelical” churches that support gay clergy, woman clergy, and even abortion.
And while the Catholic Church has had its share of scandals, and even the cover-up thereof, such things run counter to the stated teachings of the Catholic Church.
Most evangelicals even support birth control. I know, because they are often horrified by our position on this matter.
So, while the official, stated Evangelical positions on homosexuality, abortion, and birth control vary from denomination to denomination, and church to church, the RCC’s official position on these matters is unchanging.
Why am I not a Catholic then? Well, been there, done that, got the tee-shirt, got the hat.
:)
My portion is not with any one denomination or tradition.
I know those are the RCC’s positions. However, I don’t believe those who hold those positions are persecuted because they are the views of the Catholics...they are persecuted because they are conservatives.