Attending Get-Together for Homosexual Couple

[Eddie18]

Specifically, what is your definition of “gay”? If you are referring to just a same-sex attraction, then that in itself would not be sinful - unless the person of course acted on that attraction, or indulged in fantasizing about it. Sodomy of course is always mortally sinful.

 

[SeriousQuestion]

He didn’t even reply to you.

 

[Eddie18]

I read in a Catholic book somewhere (I forget where at the moment) that people often fall into the sin of sodomy because they spend too much time in idleness. One slip and sometimes people cannot get away from it. So yes, people can become addicted to it just like any other vice
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[Theo2]

I think Jesus was trying to show that he loves sinners and after the sinner feel his love would repent and reform their life.

 

[SeriousQuestion]

I have a feeling that people ditch those parts when they go.

 

[Thorolfr]

They are all mortal sins regardless. Notice these verses from Scripture condemn both the effeminate, and liers with mankind:

I didn’t know that being “effeminate” was a sin. I’ve met some straight, married men who have seemed a little effeminate to me before. They’re not trying to be that way. That’s just the way that they are. I’ve also met women who are a little “butch”. Is that also a sin? I didn’t realize that things like mannerisms or the way that someone dresses could be sinful unless they’re exposing themselves.

 

[SeriousQuestion]

Asking a bunch of strangers online with different opinions is probably not the best way to approach this situation.

 

[Thorolfr]

Specifically, what is your definition of “gay”? If you are referring to just a same-sex attraction, then that in itself would not be sinful - unless the person of course acted on that attraction, or indulged in fantasizing about it. Sodomy of course is always mortally sinful.

Do you shun all people who commit mortal sins? For example, do you shun other Catholics who miss going to Mass when they don’t have a good reason for doing so?

 

[RunMan]

My answer would be no, but I don’t congratulate or voice my support to them on their mortal sin.

 

[SeriousQuestion]

I don’t see them anywhere else so yes…?

 

[Prodigal_Son]

I read in a Catholic book somewhere (I forget where at the moment) that people often fall into the sin of sodomy because they spend too much time in idleness. One slip and sometimes people cannot get away from it. So yes, people can become addicted to it just like any other vice

No offense, but this makes less than no sense to me. I know plenty of lazy straight people, and I am quite certain they are not going to “slip” into a gay sexual interaction.

 

[ShowersofRoses]

Any personal relationships I seek will be with those I perceive as holier than me–and there are plenty of those folks.

I’m really glad Jesus didn’t follow that advice and that He is willing to associate with me.

 

[Eddie18]

In most cases people have no idea whether someone else is in mortal sin. But if someone is a public sinner (or otherwise widely known to be a sinner), then as a Catholic I don’t want to be seen with them for fear that someone might believe I approve, or commit the same sins.

 

[ShowersofRoses]

Eddie18:

I read in a Catholic book somewhere (I forget where at the moment) that people often fall into the sin of sodomy because they spend too much time in idleness. One slip and sometimes people cannot get away from it. So yes, people can become addicted to it just like any other vice

No offense, but this makes less than no sense to me. I know plenty of lazy straight people, and I am quite certain they are not going to “slip” into a gay sexual interaction.

I agree! This is not the kind of sin that you can just “fall into” by accident or laziness. That’s not how this works.

 

[Prodigal_Son]

They are all mortal sins regardless. Notice these verses from Scripture condemn both the effeminate, and liers with mankind:

The word for “effeminate” there is “malakoi”. It means something more like “luxurious”. It does not refer to a person’s sexual inclinations nor to a person’s mannerisms.

 

[SeriousQuestion]

You have to read it in context.

 

[exnihilo]

I would not go to a celebration of two men sodomizing each other. As to who is to judge that is anyone with a rational mind. Most people just go along with immorality because they think that is being nice. Either the moral commandments means something or they don’t. If they don’t then the Catholic Faith is a joke.

 

[exnihilo]

Jesus ate with sinners did he not?

Yeah, and I don’t think any of those were celebrations of sodomy.

My aunt who will be at the event just sent me a picture of a the decorations she set up: rainbow flags and a rainbow cake.

Definitely should not go.

If i were to avoid gay couples, I would also have to avoid…

You don’t have to avoid gay couples. You do have to not celebrate same sex ‘marriage’. Also, homosexuality is actually a worse sin than fornication. Both are serious but homosexual acts really are morally worse.

 

[angel12]

I read in a Catholic book somewhere (I forget where at the moment) that people often fall into the sin of sodomy because they spend too much time in idleness.

You need to find better reading material. That’s nonsense.

 

[exnihilo]

I will admit the main reason I would be going is to keep the peace in the family. My parents would be very upset if I were to go. I am at home from college right now and living at home. They would not be able to drop the subject and when I did wrong, they would bring up how I am judged these people and then am myself sinning.

My dad is more of a go along guy. Although we agree in most things he wouldn’t take stances on things like I do. I love and respect my dad, but he is imperfect as we all are.

You have a choice to please man or God. Choose wisely.