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To: vox_freedom
The only area where we disagree is that I base it on behavior not orientation. It has nothing to do with don't ask, don't tell. It's don't ask and don't do. What is the sin of homosexuality that is not acted upon?

If yoiu think that's an offense then heterosexual priests with desires would not be suitable either.

48 posted on 03/13/2005 6:43:02 PM PST by bigsigh
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To: bigsigh
...I base it on behavior not orientation.

I don't believe you can separate homosexual orientation from the behavior. Heterosexuality is not, in an of itself, sinful. Homosexuality is sinful, against nature and against God's law. And those who have an orientation toward sin should be held accountable. In priests, having an orientation towards heterosexuality is not wrong, but normal. Repressing that sexuality for the purpose of serving God and taking vows to only serve Him is a sacrifice and solemn commitment.
By the way, I don't believe homosexuality is an inbred gene or that a man is "born that way." But I'll leave that topic for other discussions which are plentiful around FR.

51 posted on 03/14/2005 8:37:28 AM PST by vox_freedom (Fear no evil)
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