Posts Tagged ‘Catholic LGBT’
Young Voters With A Religious Passion
Last week, the Public Religion Research Institute released the results of their survey on young Millennial voters and their predicted voting records for the 2012 election. The survey seems to be filled with good news on the young crowd participating in their civic responsibility on November 6th. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of younger Millennials (age 18-25) say they…
Read MoreCatholic Parents Talk About Marriage Equality In Minnesota
Darlene and Tom White support their Lesbian daughter and want to see her marry the one she loves. Tom realized, through his grandson, why marriage equality matters. “Why does a 15-year-old honor student and top athlete have to defend the very existence of his own wonderful family?” Catholics for Marriage Equality (C4ME) has created a…
Read MorePelosi, Theologians, Lay Catholics Agree: Support Marriage Equality
By Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry The message that American Catholics support marriage equality is one that cannot be emphasized or repeated enough. Since the Catholic bishops oppose marriage equality so vocally and vociferously, it is important to keep reminding people that the hierarchy’s position is not reflective of the Catholic population. Some recent news stories highlight…
Read MoreGay Man Barred From Graduation Speech To Speak At ‘Graduation for All’
Released by GLAAD The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) released the following statement in response to Sacred Heart Academy barring gay Michigan man from speaking at graduation: After being uninvited from speaking at his high school alma mater because he is gay, Dominic Sheahan-Stahl today announced that he will address students from the graduating class…
Read MoreBiden May Not Speak For Obama, But He Speaks For Most Catholics
Equally Blessed, a coalition of four faith Catholic groups who work on behalf of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the church and wider society, released the following statement in response to Vice President Joe Biden’s comment on marriage equality made Sunday on Meet the Press: “While Washington insiders puzzle over…
Read MoreFather “No Communion For You!” Not The Whole Story
Father “No Communion For You!” Not The Whole Story
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