Word: catechismic
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Further on in his argument, Lat says National Coming Out Day is unneeded to make gays, lesbians and bisexuals feel good about themselves. He suggests they read the Catechism of the Catholic Church instead. Lat then quotes the one positive statement the Church says about homosexuality.
Those of us who succeed and survive share many common experiences and have much about which to be proud. In describing lesbians, gays and bisexuals as "people who are still deeply troubled by their lifestyle choices and desperately seeking a stamp of approval" (something which he insists must be denied...
Maybe the suicide rate among gay teenagers would be lower if more of them read the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Church, mistakenly viewed by many as an enemy of homosexuals, in fact states that they "must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity."
To so-called Catholics who disagree with the positions set forth in the Catechism. I urge you; make yourself heard I'm listening for the shuffling of your shoes as you descend the Church steps.
The Catholic Church isn't like a club that institutes whatever changes make its members happy. The Church simply tells people; this is what you must believe to be a Catholic. The Church believes in freedom of conscience. But it also believes that consciences must be well-informed--hence the...