Converting and Being Openly Against Gay Marriage?

[Wakko9001]

Say you were a person of public position, and one of your missions was to convert as many people as you can. This can be through music, activism, whatever. You’re still trying to welcome people into the Church, through your public power.

Now imagine being in an interview, and the host asks you about your beliefs on homosexuality. How open should you be, in answering it? Thanks to modern society, being open against gay marriage would turn of millions, which would hamper your mission of conversion/evangelization.

I know we are supposed to fight against injustice. But it’s “being truthful and losing possible converts” vs. “being quiet and keeping possible converts”. It’s really, all about making these followers feel more welcome.

This might be a strange question… but I’m a strange kind of guy. God bless.

 

[MJJean]

I’d be honest. I’d just try to do it in a way that is very clear and concise and does not unnecessarily cause hurt or confusion to others. I’d be mindful of my phrasing and tone. I wouldn’t want to come across as hateful or judgmental or even uncaring.

 

[ProdglArchitect]

People who are seeking the Truth will react to the Truth. It may hurt you in the political spectrum, but it will aide your spiritual position greatly.

Speak the Truth, but be kind about it. State, matter-of-factly, that you recognize the inherent truth of the human person, that man was meant to wed woman and bear children.

 

[bsroufek]

Building upon a false foundation, that of passive acceptance of an evil, will not help anyone get to Heaven.

Jesus was willing to tell the Truth even though everyone left Him, except the Apostles. That’s the way we must be. Don’t delude yourself or give yourself excuses in order to save your ***.

 

[Allegra]

I think everyone should be prepared to answer this question truthfully and without any sign of hatred or lack of compassion.

 

[VanSensei]

You can be open if it’s in a way that says: “I believe in the traditional definition of marriage,” but not “God hates British cigarettes”.

 

[silicasandra]

Say you were a person of public position, and one of your missions was to convert as many people as you can. This can be through music, activism, whatever. You’re still trying to welcome people into the Church, through your public power.

**Now imagine being in an interview, and the host asks you about your beliefs on homosexuality. How open should you be, in answering it? **Thanks to modern society, being open against gay marriage would turn of millions, which would hamper your mission of conversion/evangelization.

I know we are supposed to fight against injustice. But it’s “being truthful and losing possible converts” vs. “being quiet and keeping possible converts”. It’s really, all about making these followers feel more welcome.

This might be a strange question… but I’m a strange kind of guy. God bless.

Honestly, with the media, I wouldn’t bother answering if you aren’t a professional evangelist or being interviewed for something explicitly related to this issue. Ask them what it has to do with anything.

If they push, I would say I was a practicing Catholic and believed all that the Church teaches. If they really wanted to push, have a copy of the Catechism ready and read the relevant passages. Then if they say, “But what about so-and-so who’s Catholic and supports gay marriage?” I might finally give them the controversy they want: “Heresy is nothing new.”

Someone is going to really want a controversy to go that far. (Some people would, but if you’re going to clam up the media in general will stop asking, and then just make up what they wish you would have said anyhow. )

 

[Wakko9001]

Second question.

Would a person of such public powe be obligated to donate money to anti-gay/pro-straight organizations and charities?

 

[Allegra]

Second question.

Would a person of such public powe be obligated to donate money to anti-gay/pro-straight organizations and charities?

What is an example of an anti-gay charity? Are you talking about donating to a campaign fund?

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

But it’s “being truthful and losing possible converts” vs. “being quiet and keeping possible converts”. It’s really, all about making these followers feel more welcome.

It doesn’t work like this. People are quite likely to know what the church teaches about marriage. If not, they can easily find out with a few clicks on the internet. Not being honest about what we believe about marriage and homosexuality will not fool anyone for long. Plus, being dishonest is wrong. We can’t spread the truth by being deceitful. It is better to be open about the teachings of the church and maybe have one true convert a year, then to lie and have a 100 converts who will then find out the truth and possibly leave. Also, so many people yearn for something more than what the popular culture can give and they are not afraid of hard teachings.

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

Second question.

Would a person of such public powe be obligated to donate money to anti-gay/pro-straight organizations and charities?

There is no obligation to give money, but if this person can do it than it is a very good thing to give. There are so many Catholic charities that do important work. I don’t think there is an obligation to support the pro-marriage initiative, unless the person in question has a personal reason for that.