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Those attending services at Roman Catholic churches in the Chicago archdiocese Sunday will get an antimarriage equality letter in their church bulletin.
Cardinal Francis George, who heads the Chicago archdiocese, has asked for the letter to be distributed throughout the region, reports Chicago TV station WMAQ. This comes after the head of another Illinois Catholic archdiocese, in Springfield, announced plans for a service of prayer and exorcism Wednesday, the day Gov. Pat Quinn is scheduled to sign the Illinois marriage equality bill into law.
There will be consequences for the Church and society that will become clearer as the law is used to sue for discrimination, the cardinals letter reads in part, according to WMAQ. He adds, The law has made some gays and lesbians happy, and that is not a bad thing in itself. The law, however, is bad law because it will contribute over the long run to the further dissolution of marriage and family life, which are the bedrock of any society.
http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2013/11/16/watch-chi-cardinal-pens-anti%E2%80%93marriage-equality-letter
"conciliatory words" my ass.
warrant46
(2,205 posts)Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)immoderate
(20,885 posts)Maybe some blood sacrifices to appease the deities!
--imm
rug
(82,333 posts)William769
(55,148 posts)rug
(82,333 posts)William769
(55,148 posts)rug
(82,333 posts)Or, if you prefer, I can set my hair on fire and run around.
William769
(55,148 posts)They are already running around with their hair on fire. I think thats enough for now.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)can't imagine why.....
rug
(82,333 posts)I think you're insinuating something. I can't imagine what . . . .
MineralMan
(146,333 posts)that even atheists should pray for him and his intolerant church. Frankly, until the church cleans up its act and recognizes the equality of all people, it can...well...never mind.
rug
(82,333 posts)As opposed to a headline.
MineralMan
(146,333 posts)and content without comment. I have corrected my post. Thank you for pointing that out to me.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)for links to that the blind could see seems to be a way to avoid speaking your own mind. What do YOU think about this stuff, rug?
rug
(82,333 posts)Despite your obvious charm, I'll answer you.
It's a foolish letter on a civil statute, certainly outside his competence, and is likely to be less than effective in whatever goal he has in mind. He has no business - or any particular expertise - to comment on it.
The "exorcism" planned by the Springfield bishop is another imbecilic stunt which was injected into this report. (Sorry to remind you of the importance of primary sources again.) That story was discussed two days ago in the Religion Group earlier this week. You'll have no trouble finding it.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)I note you did not share your opinion of the content of his letter. Which is what you were asked about. You were not asked if you thought it would be effective, but if you agree with it.
You claimed the linked interview was 'hair on fire' but you refuse to explain what you mean. It sounds to me like you think the Advocate is too gay for Sunday.
rug
(82,333 posts)And I'm not "hear" to listen to lame, reflexive attempts at insult. Or to hear what things "sound" like to you.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)nt
William769
(55,148 posts)rurallib
(62,451 posts)'bout time for you folks to pay some taxes.
Thank you,
The American Public.
Initech
(100,104 posts)They want to preach politics and endorse candidates? They pay. End of debate!
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)LeftyMom
(49,212 posts)Initech
(100,104 posts)William769
(55,148 posts)Initech
(100,104 posts)Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)Spirochete
(5,264 posts)Where are the Cubs playing at now?