It's in line with the Hate-the-Sin, Love-the-Sinner philosophy. You can accept people for who they are, rather than condemn them for what they've done. We're all sinners, and we all seek forgiveness.
Tolerance has always been an important message, but tolerance does not mean acceptance or saying "Run along and go do what you want."
Agreed. However, “tolerance” has been twisted into meaning “acceptance” and “endorsement” by so many today.
“welcoming ga and lesbian Catholics” is an endorsment of the homo agenda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqkTzS02hDo
Cardinal Dolan is probably one of the homomafia or being blackmailed by them, (Fr. Oko’s report).
“Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions.” G.K. Chesterton
The Catholic Church is NOT about “feelings”; It is about the Truth and saving souls. Homosexuality is an abomination.
Please explain what the proper outreach to gays would be?
Reserve special pews for them in church? Perhaps gay bingo?