Lesbian, Catholic and Celibate
At a time when the issues of homosexuality and religion are creating enormous rifts and clearly defined factions within many faith communities, Eve Tushnet is…
same sex marriage
If I have a gay brother am I bound to not attend his “commitment” ceremony if I am Catholic?
If I have a gay brother am I bound to not attend his “commitment” ceremony if I am Catholic? You are bound to do what…
Moral Partnership
Catholics and Mormons haven’t always clung to each other as partners in faith. In the early 20th century, for example, Mormon tradition held that “the…
For Your Consideration
As they reflect upon this election, young people ought to step back from war, the economy, and other pressing issues and recognize that the critical issues of our day continue to be abortion and marriage. Young Catholics stand to gain, or lose more than anyone else in this election because of the candidates� profoundly different views about these two issues. Abortion undermines our decency and civility as a society more than any other form of aggression.
I take my faith seriously, and still in my heart I believe that homosexual people are children of God, and that God would want them to express their love for each other in a committed monogamous relationship. Am I a bad Catholic because I feel compelled to follow my heart on this one?
From the quality and concern of your question, I would judge that you are a conscientious and compassionate person of faith.I wish that there were…
Married in Ontario (and Beyond)
By all accounts, Gay Pride Week in Toronto was different this year. Normally, the festivities draw thousands of tourists to the capital of Ontario and…
