Gay pride event in our town

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Fear of sin does not make for sin my dear.
The problem is not the text but the coloured glasses you are reading with.
We all tolerate sin and cooperate with evil all the time.
 
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Someone should tell these perpetual marchers: “don’t make everything about you” and you’ll be much happier.

The narcissism and perennial self focus is sad, perhaps a personality disorder.
 
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MeInMississippi said:
Jesus converted crowds through public evangelization. They should at least try I think. If the OP was saying that they were having a pro-choice rally across the street from the church would we have the same, “don’t go because you can’t convert anyone reaction?” Both sins are grave in manner. The only difference I see here is that maybe some marchers aren’t acting on that sin, but let’s be real here, most of them are.
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So is protesting and then going home Christlike? Really?
 
I have a couple of suggestions. First would be to go to your city hall and pull the paperwork so you can have a good understanding as to the purpose of the parade. “Gay Pride” may be what it really is. On the other hand, there may be more to it than that. If you are going to participate, then have a good idea of what it is you are participating in.

My second suggestion is to get a bunch of coolers and hand out water and/or snacks. Hand them out with smiles and kindness. For those handing them out, have some buttons made up for wearing. Make them large enough that they can be read by others without straining. Put a loving message on them, and include the word Catholic, or the name of your church.

And that is it. Show love and care. That doesn’t mean you agree with what is going on. It means you love the people who are participating. If they connect that kind of demonstration with love and care of Catholics, you will have delivered a message far more powerful than any leaflet or lecture you can hand out from a booth.
 
Hi Eric:

First, I have to say I am very impressed that you are organizing this!

Second, the best advice I can give to people in these situations is to have your cameras out and do your best to not respond violently.
 
I didn’t say to do it in a manner of protest. I meant in the realm of being present. If they can have the booth set up at the church like some others have suggested, that may be a way. Never ever did I suggest they be ugly about things. If we don’t show a presence then that may imply that we agree with their way of living-especially since it’s directly across the street from the church. They could have a banner that says “all are welcome here” or something to that effect and maybe handout water or something as others have suggested, in order to engage in peaceful conversation. I would never want them to endanger themselves by being a hostile presence.
 
I guess what I really meant was that within crowds there’s the possibility of conversion. By being present in a loving and charitable manner, as Jesus was, there is the possibility of converting souls. I didn’t mean for them to be out there preaching over a bullhorn or anything like that and telling people they’re going to hell. That’s a sure way to set people off. My worry is that silence implies agreement.
 
mVitus said:
The booth idea, while having drawbacks, does a human to human conversation.
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If you do decide to have a booth, make some zip lock freezer bags with goodies. Put a candy bar in with some tracts/info about what the Church teaches. They probably will not look at it till they get home.

This is a well used intervention used for sex workers and drug addicts. They might throw everything out but the candy bar, but you never know.
 
Sadly I think any visible presence with a Christian message will be viewed as homophobic and bigoted…even many who call themselves Christians are in favor of these gay pride events as they are for SSM …gender neutral etc… this is something that Christians who want to remain faithful to Gods word will have to persevere with…but if that visible presence causes even one person to turn away from that lifestyle then it would be worth while…Jesus said that the angels in heaven rejoice over one soul that repents
 
Thanks for all the replies, I like the idea of having a time of adoration during the event. I think giving out drinks and snacks might be good. I also think it might be good to have a few couples who have been married for over fifty years. In todays world these couples earn a lot of respect.

However, getting 150 replies in less than 24 hours on this forum; tells me that anything we do will be confrontational. Sadly, our priest is leaving about the same time as this event is about to happen.
 
Eric_Hyom said:
Sadly, our priest is leaving about the same time as this event is about to happen.
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In that case, it would be extremely unwise to do anything in response to the event without his expressed permission, especially any action taken in the name of the parish, which is his responsibility. Pray in private, if you wish, preferably out of sight of the event. You never have the right to represent the parish in any way without the pastor’s clear and unambiguous permission.
 
resolute said:
There is a demonic spirit behind homosexuality.
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Is there a demonic spirit behind habitual masturbators?
Is there a demonic spirit behind men with excessive concupiscence (like those for whom its better to marry than burn but aren’t yet married)?
Why/Why not?
 
I don’t know. But there is definitely a demonic spirit behind wasabi peas. I polished off one can, getting to the bottom of the second, and am sure I will cave into the temptation to pop the lid on a third. (And seriously worried that I’ll move on to a fourth). Worse than crack.
 
ChunkMonk said:
Sodomy is one of the worst sins imaginable and it is fully within the right of any government (and it is prudent for them) to consider sodomy a capital crime and to execute any and all who engage in that heinous and vile behavior.
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This is a disgusting thing to say.
 
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