[PLUG-TALK] Same sex "marriage" is eroding religious freedom...
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plug_1 at robinson-west.com
Fri Jan 2 22:48:55 UTC 2009
http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%
0Dec08/Art_Dec08_11.html
http://seaqwa.com/blogs/qnews/archive/2008/03/13/catholic-scottish-bishop-rants-about-gay-conspiracy.aspx
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1636091/posts
"Restrictions on homosexual behavior
The Roman Catholic Church requires homosexuals to practice chastity in
the understanding that homosexual acts are "intrinsically disordered"
and "contrary to the natural law."[65] All unmarried persons who have
sex outside of marriage commit adultery according to basic Christian
belief. Homosexual acts are considered one form of adultery that harms
both the soul of the person who commits adultery and their relationship
with God.
It insists that the only appropriate expression of sexuality is within
the context of marriage, which by definition is permanent, procreative,
heterosexual, and monogamous. The Church describes homosexual tendencies
as "a trial" and stresses that people with such tendencies "must be
accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity."[65] In reference to
the possible ordination of homosexuals to the priesthood, distinguishing
between "deep-seated homosexual tendencies" and those that are "only the
expression of a transitory problem", the Vatican requires that any
homosexual tendencies "must be clearly overcome at least three years
before ordination to the diaconate."[66]
The Vatican has reiterated the standing instruction against ordaining
gay candidates for the priesthood.[67]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_the_Catholic_Church#Restrictions_on_homosexual_behavior
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