I just read this article from the Catholic News Agency about a petition that is collecting signatures trying to get the White House to designate the Catholic Church as a “hate group” for its views on marriage.
This is an example of how individuals are completely misreading the Church’s teachings on marriage and the complementarity of the sexes. Perhaps it would be better said that they read into what the Church has always taught, and what they read into it is itself filled, dare I say, hatred.
The Church teaches that all men and women are children of God and deserve respect, compassion and love. This is true regardless of sexual attractions. The Church consistently has held that sexual activity is to be between one man and one woman who have entered into a marital relationship, and that marriage is a unique relationship defined as the union of a man and a woman. Individuals with same-sex attractions need and are called to strong chaste friendships, as are individuals with opposite sex attractions who cannot or do not marry. This is not injustice. It is rather the recognition of difference and a respect for the body/mind/spirit unity of the human person.
Here is the link to the article for you to read.
White House petitioned to label Catholic Church a ‘hate group’ :: Catholic News Agency (CNA).
