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an idea

By Benjamin

So I’m starting this brand-spanking new blog so I have a place to post my thoughts as I work my way through the dilemma of being a gay man of the Catholic faith. It’s my hope that I can organize this information and present it to my peers, as an alternative to the two possibilities that seem available to gay men (and women) in the Church: 1. live in contradiction to the Church’s teachings and continue sacramental life, -or- 2. leave the Church. Neither of these options works for me. In fact, I propose something completely different. I think that persons of same-sex orientation are called to a life of celibacy and service. No, I’ll not elaborate now–that’s why I have this blog.

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2 Responses to “an idea”

  1. mandythompson Says:
    February 18, 2008 at 3:20 pm |

    “a life of celibacy and service”…. i agree, for those that cannot turn to a heterosexual lifestyle, the only option is celibacy and service. we are all tempted. we all face crap in life that we have to push back constantly. we all have to submit to celibacy in some area of our lives: alcohol, gambling, over-eating, etc….. we all have our area of temptation.
    unfortunately, the social stigma is much stronger in some areas than others…..
    i’m looking forward to more of your thoughts on this.

    blessings,
    mandy

  2. kevin57 Says:
    February 21, 2008 at 5:13 am |

    If this solution works for you, then that is great. However, I think there is a third option: to live in a committed, loving relationship with a man AND remaining active, joyful, and fully involved in the Church’s life, sacraments and all.

    Church doctrines have changed and do change. A short and very incomplete list: think of Galileo, DeChardin. Think of democracy, usury, women’s rights, slavery, workers’ rights.

    All these issues have seen a profound change in the Church’s attitude.

    On the other side of the coin, think of artificial contraception. The vast, vast majority of Catholics simply ignore it, yet they seemingly have no qualms about participating in Church life. In fact, many of the Church’s stances on sexual issues are “received” the same way by the faithful. Still, they’re probably lectors and sacristans and catechists right in front of you in Sundays.

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