Reply #83: I have read Vatican 2, and I have heard of liberation theology.

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I'm a huge fan of liberation theology and its proponents, such as Oscar Romero. The funny thing about that in relation to the Church is that John Paul II condemned it, and it doesn't seem to have had a huge effect on the whole Church apparatus.
Maybe I am asking for the Church to accept homosexuality. But is that so wrong? Maybe it's time the Church gets into the modern world. As for expressing their opinion, it's not the only thing they've been doing. But that's beside the point. As a Christian orginization, the Church should not be so quick to judge homosexuals. What was that thing Jesus said about judging again? If you want to know some homosexual opinions of the Church, feel free to ask around DU. I'm sure our local community of them will tell you the Church is being intolerant towards them by saying that their love is sinful, and thus driving them away when they're supposed to be an open, tolerant, non-judgemental Christian organization.
Tithing does not really compare to the Church's teachings on condoms. First of all, the Church has a huge amount of wealth that it's gained through the years, and secondly, they don't have an active tithing policy, like the Mormons do. Yes, I know that decisions on whether or not to use a condom involve other factors than the church, but consider this: You're a not-too-well-educated African peasant, also a devout Catholic, as many Africans are. Since you haven't learned critical thinking skills very well, wouldn't you be more inclined to accept the church's teaching on condoms, rather than figuring it out for yourself? Probably you won't even consider birth control if the Church tells you it's a sin.