While I personally disagree with the sentiment in his open letter, I don't find it surprising that he or any other high-ranking individual in the Catholic Church would call for "traditional marriage". The Catholic Church for centuries has only allowed marriage between a man and a woman, so why would they change now? Remember, the Church lives in a different reality. (Which is why I personally find the Church to be largely irrelvant in my own life.)red said:Or whatever is name is. What a disappointing letter from someone who should know better.
Having worked for Catholic institutions, I would counter that most are remaining silent because they see no real gain from speaking out. Most Catholic leaders I've come into contact with don't really care what the government does regarding same sex marriage. Yes they are against it, but they don't feel like losing political capital on an issue they are likely to lose. They'd rather focus on other national policy issues that are more up in the air. Not to mention, they already constantly make a big stink about abortion so they don't want to appear to be constant complainers on every issue. They'd like to keep abortion as their main #1 complaint and focus for big stinks they'd like to throw.The Scholar said:Folks:
NOTE: It is interesting to see the silence on the part of the Catholic Bishops in Canada. I suspect that many have decided that it is best to let things happen, as it will anyways, and focus on preserving their own diocesan power.
langeweile said:I am in agreement with the notion of a same-sex marriage. However I do disagree that any church should be forced to embrace it.
This decision has to be made by each of the churches and their members.
He does know better. At least from you. The man should be given the respect he rightly deserves. Thinking he would deviate his opinion from Rome is silly to think.red said:Or whatever is name is. What a disappointing letter from someone who should know better.
He has a duty to god and to be compassionate with the people on this earth. I think his letter is misguided and will cause him to do some explaining in the hereafter. He should know better - means -as a professed man of god - he should follow the teachings of jc and be understanding, forgiving and not judgementaln_v said:He does know better. At least from you. The man should be given the respect he rightly deserves. Thinking he would deviate his opinion from Rome is silly to think.
Thing is this is where you are wrong. He isn't a man of god. He is though, a man of God. If you know the difference then there may still be hope for you too.red said:He has a duty to god and to be compassionate with the people on this earth. I think his letter is misguided and will cause him to do some explaining in the hereafter. He should know better - means -as a professed man of god - he should follow the teachings of jc and be understanding, forgiving and not judgemental
n_v said:Thing is this is where you are wrong. He isn't a man of god. He is though, a man of God. If you know the difference then there may still be hope for you too.
And where does it say he doesn't have and show compasion? He is not supporting hate of any nature. To draw the conclusion the is imcompasionate because he doesn't want the definition of traditional amrriage tinkered with is seriously reaching by anyone who thinks that.
Then you shouldn't be posting about anyting religious. Grab a Bible.red said:not sure where you are going re capitalization
i see - i didn't capitalize the word god- so I am going to hell.n_v said:Then you shouldn't be posting about anyting religious. Grab a Bible.
If you do then there is some hope for you.
If you are really that religious, how do you reconcile your hobbying with the bibe?n_v said:Then you shouldn't be posting about anyting religious. Grab a Bible.
If you do then there is some hope for you.
hey hobbying actually make ones faith stronger!someone said:If you are really that religious, how do you reconcile your hobbying with the bibe?
No I didn't say that. But what I do find amusing is your quickness to chastize others for not being compasionate, respectful and understanding when you yourself didn't show those qualities.red said:i see - i didn't capitalize the word god- so I am going to hell.
lets see: you said "Thing is this is where you are wrong. He isn't a man of god. He is though, a man of God. If you know the difference then there may still be hope for you too."n_v said:No I didn't say that. But what I do find amusing is your quickness to chastize others for not being compasionate, respectful and understanding when you yourself didn't show those qualities.