Gays & Lesbians - Do They Have A Place in the Catholic Church?

[roseangeline]

Hi, all.

I need some serious answers. I’m not a gay or lesbian, but am asking for my information only - as this question has bugged me for some time now.

Do gays and lesbians have a place in the Catholic Church? How does God view this sexual orientation - has it ever been mentioned in the Bible? I understand that if someone chooses to be gay or lesbian, that that person is committing a sin against God. However, what about those who are naturally born that way and have no way out? How does the Catholic Church help them?

Please give me a detailed answer to my questions above - I have good Cathlic friends who are gay - they are good people, kind and loyal to our God - but they face this a different kind of trouble. I do hope that God has a plan for them too.

Many thanks.

Best regards,
Angeline

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

From the Catholic Answers Library:

• Homosexuality
• Homosexuality
• What was the early Church’s position on homosexuality?
• Couldn’t the Church change its mind about homosexuality?
• I am a homosexual–am I a Catholic?
• What is the role of a homosexual person in the Catholic Church?
• Is homosexuality a sin even if you do not perform the act?
• How can I confess my sins if I know I am a lifelong homosexual?
• Same sex couples living in the state of grace?

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