This one is new to me. As some of you might know, I am a Roman Catholic survivor. And while I respect others peoples freedom of religion, when it comes to the catholic church I run the other way. But on this one I give them props. A group called Catholics for Marriage equality issued the following statement.
"Catholics for Marriage Equality calls on its members and all Catholics who share our support for marriage equality to take two peaceful but effective actions in our parishes this Sunday so that the diocese will know it is not speaking for all faithful Catholics."
"First, instead of money, we urge parishioners who support marriage equality to place a note in the special collection envelope stating that they do not support the bishop's stance to deprive same-sex couples of the right to civil marriage and will instead donate funds to NO on 1/Protect Maine Equality, which opposes Question 1, or to a charity that is inclusive of all families.
"Second, we ask supportive Catholics to sign our petition affirming that the Church can define marriage as it wishes for its members but that marriage as a civil right is the prerogative of the state to define.
as posted at Pam's House Blend.
Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis is progress, and while they're at it, they could also allow priests to marry.
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