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I saw this in the print Herald this morning, and I would have typed it in if it hadn't been on the website.

One of my sisters gets the Herald too, and she asked if I didn't think Law's comments seemed awfully hypocritical in view of the current scandal. Personally, I rather hope he's just working up to cracking down some on sexually active priests -- whether homosexual or heterosexual -- or certainly pedophile.

I don't know Toronto, but I'm afraid saying something like this in the Boston-Cambridge area will draw an even worse reaction than those quoted -- in many quarters, likely a worse reaction than the abuse scandal. He may well figure, though, that, given his current reputation in Boston, he probably can't make himself more unpopular no matter what he says. So he might as well make himself unpopular defending and teaching Church doctrine. I for one am praying for him.

Charles Martel of the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry said the Catholic Church is promoting a "culture of fear."

Actually, Chuck, it's a culture of truth.

"(Church leaders) should be doing everything possible to encourage relationships," he said. "They are so focused on sex that they cannot see beyond that."

The Church encourages licit, moral relationships.

Martel, a psychotherapist, said the effect of such remarks, especially on gay young people, could be "very damaging . . . how do they practice their faith when they get that message?" he added.

Psychotherapist?! I knew that was coming. They should practice their faith the same way heterosexuals are supposed to. Avoid the occasion of sin and save sexual relations for a heterosexual marriage ordained by God. If they don't like it, they can leave and practice a faith that rejects Scripture. There are plenty of them out there, Chuck, just pick one.

Chuck Provancher, president of Dignity/Boston, an organization of gay Catholics, called Law's remarks "unfortunate."

Chuck considers the remarks unfortunate because he didn't get a green light to engage in sodomy, fisting, water sports, etc. all under the guise of "love."

"It seems to me the Catholic church should be celebrating the love of two people," Provancher said. "Now the cardinal is saying that somehow that is wrong?"

Somebody must be spiking your kool-aid, Chuck. You must have skipped that part of Scripture that talks about Sodom and Gomorrah.

The sweeping prohibition disappointed and angered critics of Law who said it would prevent gay couples from having Catholic friends and family members at major life events.

Events like... well, I better not say it.

Charles Martel of the Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry said the Catholic Church is promoting a "culture of fear."

I guess that's not the Charles Martel.

And what's with that headline anyway? I saw it at Dunkin' Donuts this morning and it really bugged me. I couldn't figure out what the heck it was about.

The sweeping prohibition disappointed and angered critics of Law who said it would prevent gay couples from having Catholic friends and family members at major life events.

Anyone who endorses the gravely disordered homosexual deathstyle by attending "major life events" like phony union ceremonies is not doing their friends afflicted with SSAD any favors. It's like giving an alcoholic a basket of cheer for the holidays...

Law also found himself enmeshed in another controversial issue when he responded to a question from a young woman about the possibility of female priests by telling her not to waste her time.

If only the Cardinal would continue to speak the truth so fearlessly and follow up his words with deeds - like making sure his seminary is cleaned out and that there are no active homosexual priests in his diocese. Maybe he's finally realized who the real enemy is?

Here's some information on this Charles Martel character.

On this site, he signed a letter sent to legislators calling for the "freedom to marry". Note that his signature is followed by "Roman Catholic Lay Leader," a title he has no doubt given himself.

Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry Letter to Legislators

He is on the steering committee for "The Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry," a front group for the activist homosexual lobby.

Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry Steering Committee

And he's apparently the person the Boston media has started seeking out when they're trying to find a Catholic "leader" to speak in favor of gay marriage.

Massachusetts Clergy unite in call for same-sex marriage

He is also mentioned in connection with The Jesuit Urban Center in Boston, which in this article (appearing in "Bondings" -- some sort of gay Catholic periodical), is listed as a place where "Sunday Mass draws hundreds of gay Catholics."

Bondings: Volume 19:2

In short, the guy is a dangerous dissenter in that he is trying to appear to be a Catholic leader and speak as such. Perhaps we should write to the Cardinal about him?