There is a reasonably strong correlation between experiencing sexual abuse and later having same-sex attraction (at least among males). It is not necessarily a causal relationship, however – more research needs to be done.
With all due respect, there are a lot of drawbacks with committing Homosexual acts: there is a high chance of disease (with Homosexual acts), deciding to degrade God’s gift which includes using the body in a way God did not design it to be used.
The reason these rules are here are because we do not want to degrade God’s gifts. Catholics would use it for its proper use (which is aiding God in the creation of life, and bonding between husband and wife).
The argument to make same-sex ‘marriage’ a Christian teaching fails Biblically. So the next argument is ‘relevancy’, which isn’t Biblical either. Truth isn’t a popularity contest. Christianity is about what God ordained not what humans marred by sin think.
I think you probably know the answer.
No reinterpretation necessary. Our species now transcends the environment (and has for centuries) and will evolve in ways that may be difficult to predict.
Is it? Check out the Gettier Problem.
Extreme oversimplification that is 90% wrong.
Very cogent point, MBoy. Where CD45 got that idea, I have no idea. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, certainly does not teach that.
I’d say more like 10% wrong.CD45:
Extreme oversimplification that is 90% wrong.
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Church “legislation” is the positing of doctrine that must be followed by all. The Church doesn’t legislate sexual morality outside of the Commandments. Has the church written extensively about the proper use of the sexual facility, of course. Has the Church rendered opinions about proper conduct, of course. However as to the import of your statement, you might want to read John Paul II’s writings and those of Christopher West and others that have commented. Outside of adultery, fornication, and a malicious sense of “lust” the church offers its teachings and insights. As to the state of the soul before God as it relates to ones personal sexual conduct, much is left to one’s conscience and His/her relationship with the Almighty.
So you are saying that sexual morality is relative, that there are no set “laws?” If it feels good, do it!. That is the sexual morality you espouse?
Sure. And there’s lots and lots of rules - as was partially @CD45 's point.Vonsalza:
Church “legislation” is the positing of doctrine that must be followed by all.
Why? So single and celibate men can tell me everything I need to know about sex, marriage and family? They’re certainly not speaking from experience, are they?
With all due respect, this was not needed and is not funny. Just to let you know.They’re certainly not speaking from experience, are they?
Not intend to be.Vonsalza:
With all due respect, this was not needed and is not funny. Just to let you know.They’re certainly not speaking from experience, are they?
As a married man, this is not my experience, at all. The “rules” – such as they are in marriage, and they are minimal – are ways that help my wife and I not exploit each other or feel exploited. That’s a good thing.
William Shakespeare: “Th’expense of spirit in a waste of shame is lust in action.” So said a homosexually attracted man – but obviously a very clear thinking one.
