[MMaschin]

When the head of the Church (Dope Francis), does not share, or even respect the view of Americans - then why should Americans stay with the Church? The Church's push for socialism, and yes the Church is pushing it, flies in the face of American values, and beliefs.

I've spent 16 years attending Catholic schools, and I received a top-notch education (other than life, it's the greatest gift my parents ever gave me), but I will never step foot in a Catholic church again!

[Buckeye McFrog]

I am an usher, and taking up a collection for these people makes me feel like an unindicted co-conspirator.

I am thinking of getting out. I am not hopeful for change as there is really no mechanism in our Church for lay people to force it. Fixing this would involve purging gay priests, and in this culture where saying “boo” about gays is deemed “hate speech” I just don’t see it happening.