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First of all, I have no idea which forum this is supposed to go in, so if it’s in the wrong one, sorry -_-

I’ve become very confused over the issue of homosexual relationships lately. I used to be against them and did not support gay marriage, but since I went to college and made some friends, some of whom happened to be gay, I might be changing my stance on the issue.

I just can’t see how denying someone a companion is right. I do have to say that I don’t really approve of a gay couple raising children, but if two people of the same sex are in love and enjoy each other’s company, why would God disapprove of that? Doesn’t he want us to love one another?

I have one gay friend whom I hang out with every so often. He doesn’t have the greatest life, he’s in debt, smokes pot and takes other drugs, but he’s a human…and he has attractions to different people. Sometimes the people he is attracted to reject him and he becomes depressed. He seems much more happy when he has found someone as a companion, even if it is temporarily. I just don’t understand how this could be so wrong. It might be strange or unusual, but I don’t think that people should be denied love. Please help me understand this.

Thanks, Kitteh
 
Kitteh said:
First of all, I have no idea which forum this is supposed to go in, so if it’s in the wrong one, sorry -_-

I’ve become very confused over the issue of homosexual relationships lately. I used to be against them and did not support gay marriage, but since I went to college and made some friends, some of whom happened to be gay, I might be changing my stance on the issue.

I just can’t see how denying someone a companion is right. I do have to say that I don’t really approve of a gay couple raising children, but if two people of the same sex are in love and enjoy each other’s company, why would God disapprove of that? Doesn’t he want us to love one another?

I have one gay friend whom I hang out with every so often. He doesn’t have the greatest life, he’s in debt, smokes pot and takes other drugs, but he’s a human…and he has attractions to different people. Sometimes the people he is attracted to reject him and he becomes depressed. He seems much more happy when he has found someone as a companion, even if it is temporarily. I just don’t understand how this could be so wrong. It might be strange or unusual, but I don’t think that people should be denied love. Please help me understand this.

Thanks, Kitteh
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I think you got it in the right forum. 😉

I’m sure you’ll get a lot of responses that are better than mine, but I’ll do my best. 😉 I’ll state upfront, too, that I certainly mean no offense, so I mean to say all I say in Christian love! :hug1:

I understand why many people struggle with this teaching. I think that you show great humility in that you are trying to understand it the way that God wants you to. I had the same struggles with this issue when I went to college (I was involved in drama in high school and it seemed that 90% of the guys I knew “came out” once we graduated high school). I couldn’t understand because I was solely focused on the “love” aspect, with love defined generically in the way that our secular culture defines it. As I grew in my faith and read the Church’s articulation of why it is wrong, I came to a much deeper appreciation of the Church’s position. John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility and his Theology of the Body were great helps in this.

First, I would point out what you probably already know: the Catholic Church teaches it is morally wrong to engage in homosexual activity. This doesn’t mean that the inclination is sinful (though it is still disordered), but acting on it it is. Of course, “The Church says so” is often not a compelling argument in and of itself, but I think it is an important thing to keep in mind throughout the thought process. After all, if we really believe the Catholic Church is who She says She is (that She was established by Christ to teach without error on matters of faith and morals), then the Church’s teaching should carry a lot of weight. We may not understand it at first, but we should at least recognize in all humility that, where our view differs from the Church’s view, it is more likely us who is lacking in understanding.

In regards to this issue in particular, it is important to remember just what our purpose is. God wants us to be happy. He has given us the natural moral law, and the laws of the Church not to restrict us, but in order to increase our ability to live happy lives (and ultimately be happy with Him in heaven). Something that is contrary to the natural law ultimately will not bring us happiness. Your friend seems to bear witness to that fact. You admit that he is often depressed when rejected, and turns to drugs. And the companionship he does have is only temporary. This is very common among homosexuals. I have a friend who was heavily immersed in exactly this type of lifestyle for years and years and it ultimately left him empty. Only when he turned to the Lord and embraced the Church’s teaching (and celibacy) did he find true happiness. He would be the first to say how much better he feels now than he did before.

It’s not that God is up there trying to deprive people of companionship and happiness. God is the only one who can truly make us happy.

Here is an article that might be helpful:

cuf.org/LayWitness/Online_view.asp?lwID=46

This is a personal testimony of a man who lived the homosexual lifestyle for years and found it empty. He eventually came to Christ. It really says everything far better than I ever could and perhaps might have a greater impact than simply quoting Church teaching.

Hopefully this makes at least a little bit of sense. It’s late here, but I tried my best to be coherent! 😉
 
As some one who came out of the gay life style, let me tell you… The gay life doesn’t make anyone happy. AT ALL
 
Marriage is about sex, and sex is about so much more than just romantic love, so just because two people have romantic love doesn’t mean they should get married. Sex is unitive, procreative, and loving. If you’re missing any of those things, the sex is skewed and cannot be allowed (in the case of procreative, this doesn’t mean an infertile couple cannot get married and have virtuous sex).
 
Thanks for the link to that article for it helped me start to have a better understanding.

I am not yet Confirmed into the Church but I must admit there are certain areas of Catholic teaching that I am going to have to trust with Faith. One is in regards to homosexuals. There is a part of me that feels sorry for people that live that way and I want to think they are born gay and that maybe it will be OK one day. It is just so hard to believe that it is a matter of choice for someone. I think that is why that article helped me understand. I am a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. The thoughts of drugs and alcohol cross my mind some days but I am choosing not to use because I know I would be going down that dark road again. MAybe,in a way, I can look at the people who struggle with homosexual attractions the same way. I know it is different but maybe if I look at it the way I do drugs I can start to see why it is a choice.

As Easter Vigil gets closer I am suddenly more awake to the reality of the Catholic Church. I am by no means turning back but I am realizing the reality upon which I am about to partake in and say that I am going to uphold. That reality is the teaching of the Catholic Church. I trust that God will continue to show me the way.
 
Kitteh said:
First of all, I have no idea which forum this is supposed to go in, so if it’s in the wrong one, sorry -_-

I’ve become very confused over the issue of homosexual relationships lately. I used to be against them and did not support gay marriage, but since I went to college and made some friends, some of whom happened to be gay, I might be changing my stance on the issue.

I just can’t see how denying someone a companion is right. I do have to say that I don’t really approve of a gay couple raising children, but if two people of the same sex are in love and enjoy each other’s company, why would God disapprove of that? Doesn’t he want us to love one another?

I have one gay friend whom I hang out with every so often. He doesn’t have the greatest life, he’s in debt, smokes pot and takes other drugs, but he’s a human…and he has attractions to different people. Sometimes the people he is attracted to reject him and he becomes depressed. He seems much more happy when he has found someone as a companion, even if it is temporarily. I just don’t understand how this could be so wrong. It might be strange or unusual, but I don’t think that people should be denied love. Please help me understand this.

Thanks, Kitteh
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People who say that everyone should be able to love someone however they want are those who do not want to do God’s will but want God to bend to their will. They are only willing to accept God on their terms.
God, through Scripture, has made it perfectly clear (no ambiguity) that those who engage in homosexual activity (i.e. sexual relationships between same gender) will NOT get into Heaven.

Lev 18:22,29
You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; such a thing is an abomination.
Everyone who does any of these abominations shall be cut off from among his people.

Lev 20:13
If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them shall be put to death for their abominable deed; they have forfeited their lives.

Rom 1:25-28
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and revered and worshiped the creature rather than the creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
Therefore, God handed them over to degrading passions. Their females exchanged natural relations for unnatural, and the males likewise gave up natural relations with females and burned with lust for one another. Males did shameful things with males and thus received in their own persons the due penalty for their perversity.
And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God handed them over to their undiscerning mind to do what is improper.

1 Cor 6:9-10
Do you not know that the unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators nor idolaters nor adulterers nor boy prostitutes nor sodomites nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor robbers will inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Tim 1:9-11
We know that the law is good, provided that one uses it as law,
with the understanding that law is meant not for a righteous person but for the lawless and unruly, the godless and sinful, the unholy and profane, those who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers, the unchaste, practicing homosexuals, 5 kidnapers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is opposed to sound teaching,
according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
 
Hi Kitteh,

I can tell you with utmost certainty and honesty that since I came out fo the closet about 10 years ago, and having been in a relationship with the same man for the last 5 years, my life has been considerably more happy than when I was in the closet pretending to be attracted to women and trying to date them, all the while lying to myself, friends, family and others. I have never been so depressed, felt so disingenuous and never felt lonelier than at that time.

My partner has enriched my life and has been the best thing for me. We love each other deeply and are engaged to be married. My love for him is reflexive. His well-being, comfort and joy is my main concern and vice versa. I would die for him if I had too. This is the extent of my love for my partner.

You will hear a variety answers and comments on here, most of which will be contrary to mine. However, there are a couple of us on CAF that believe you can have a same-sex relationship based on love.

The Catholic church has spoken regarding this subject and if you want to be a Catholic, it’s wise of you to understand where they stand on this topic.Though I was once Catholic, and very much respect and agree with some of its doctrines, I can tell you that the love I have for my partner is genuine and true. I have never been happier in all my life since I met my partner. Sometimes I wish that others could see the love we have in our hearts for eachother. I often think that they may better understand my position.

Good luck in your quest to understand this very important topic. 🙂
 
Kitteh said:
First of all, I have no idea which forum this is supposed to go in, so if it’s in the wrong one, sorry -_-

I’ve become very confused over the issue of homosexual relationships lately. I used to be against them and did not support gay marriage, but since I went to college and made some friends, some of whom happened to be gay, I might be changing my stance on the issue.

I just can’t see how denying someone a companion is right. I do have to say that I don’t really approve of a gay couple raising children, but if two people of the same sex are in love and enjoy each other’s company, why would God disapprove of that? Doesn’t he want us to love one another?

I have one gay friend whom I hang out with every so often. He doesn’t have the greatest life, he’s in debt, smokes pot and takes other drugs, but he’s a human…and he has attractions to different people. Sometimes the people he is attracted to reject him and he becomes depressed. He seems much more happy when he has found someone as a companion, even if it is temporarily. I just don’t understand how this could be so wrong. It might be strange or unusual, but I don’t think that people should be denied love. Please help me understand this.

Thanks, Kitteh
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Hi Kitteh,

I can tell you with utmost certainty and honesty that since I came out fo the closet about 10 years ago, and having been in a relationship with the same man for the last 5 years, my life has been considerably happier than when I was in the closet pretending to be attracted to women and trying to date them, all the while lying to myself, friends, family and others. I have never been so depressed, felt so disingenuous and never felt lonelier than at that time.

My partner has enriched my life and has been the best thing for me. We love each other deeply and are engaged to be married. My love for him is reflexive. His well-being, comfort and joy is my main concern and vice versa. I would die for him if I had too. This is the extent of my love for my partner.

You will hear a variety answers and comments on here, most of which will be contrary to mine. However, there are a couple of us on CAF that believe you can have a same-sex relationship based on love.

The Catholic church has spoken regarding this subject and if you want to be a Catholic, it’s wise of you to understand where they stand.Though I was once Catholic, and very much respect and agree with some of its doctrines, I can tell you that the love I have for my partner is genuine and true. I have never been happier in all my life since I met my partner. Sometimes I wish that others could see the love we have in our hearts for eachother. I often think that they may better understand my position.

Good luck in your quest to understand this very important topic. 🙂
 
I disagree with one of the posters. Marriage is not about sex. Marriage is about uniting with another in order to create new life. Sex can be unitive or it can be divisive. But it is not the be all and end all of any relationship. When you do have unitive relations with your beloved then it should always be open to life.

This unity will not every time end in creation of a new life but it will offer the opportunity to do so. Even when a couple has reason to believe they can not conceive a child the opportunity needs to be open and up to God. Babies have been known to implant outside of a womb and still survive. Women that thought they could not conceive have done so after many years of relations with their husbands.

People that have had tubules, vasectomies and other surgeries have had children without ever having the situation reversed by Dr’s. God’s work is in everything that is right and proper. But, the same can never be said for a homosexual relationship. There has never been a child conceived without human intervention to people of the same gender.

Marrige is unity of a man, woman and God.
 
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Second of all, I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with being gay. And I should first state that I’m an atheist and I *am *gay. And homosexuality is one of the reasons (among a couple others I’d be willing to talk about in a private message) I left the church. Basically, I didn’t see anything wrong with simply wanting a romantic companion that happened to be of the same sex.

Not sure if that helps, but thought I’d offer my perspective.
Kitteh said:
First of all, I have no idea which forum this is supposed to go in, so if it’s in the wrong one, sorry -_-

I’ve become very confused over the issue of homosexual relationships lately. I used to be against them and did not support gay marriage, but since I went to college and made some friends, some of whom happened to be gay, I might be changing my stance on the issue.

I just can’t see how denying someone a companion is right. I do have to say that I don’t really approve of a gay couple raising children, but if two people of the same sex are in love and enjoy each other’s company, why would God disapprove of that? Doesn’t he want us to love one another?

I have one gay friend whom I hang out with every so often. He doesn’t have the greatest life, he’s in debt, smokes pot and takes other drugs, but he’s a human…and he has attractions to different people. Sometimes the people he is attracted to reject him and he becomes depressed. He seems much more happy when he has found someone as a companion, even if it is temporarily. I just don’t understand how this could be so wrong. It might be strange or unusual, but I don’t think that people should be denied love. Please help me understand this.

Thanks, Kitteh
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Well, it’s refreshing to see a different sort of thread on homosexual relationships. Wonder how long it’ll take to get into fisticuffs… 😃

Anyway, as previous posters have written, it’s about homosexual activity. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the Church’s objection, as has been stated, is with homosexual acts, not orientation, as many times is misstated.

So if two celebate men are attracted to and love each other, it would seem that God doesn’t have a problem with that. But, and this is a big caveat, how often does that happen in the real world..i.e. such being a celebate relationship?

Now, I’m not homosexual, but I’ve got a friend or two that I’d consider to be very close with…not living with them, of course, but if we were both single we might just share a house. We might just have such a close relationship; nothing wrong with that. But no sexual attraction (in my case anyway) and no sexual action; that’s where the difference lies with the Church.

Attraction is OK, there may or may not be something that can be done to change that, depending on the individual…similar, as has been posted to the desire for alcohol for an alcoholic. The desire in itself is not sinful, (excepting lustful or impure thoughts) the partaking thereof to the point of drunkeness for the alcholic and the attraction to the point of homosexual actions are what’s forbidden.
 
Kitteh said:
First of all, I have no idea which forum this is supposed to go in, so if it’s in the wrong one, sorry -_-

I’ve become very confused over the issue of homosexual relationships lately. I used to be against them and did not support gay marriage, but since I went to college and made some friends, some of whom happened to be gay, I might be changing my stance on the issue.

I just can’t see how denying someone a companion is right. I do have to say that I don’t really approve of a gay couple raising children, but if two people of the same sex are in love and enjoy each other’s company, why would God disapprove of that? Doesn’t he want us to love one another?

I have one gay friend whom I hang out with every so often. He doesn’t have the greatest life, he’s in debt, smokes pot and takes other drugs, but he’s a human…and he has attractions to different people. Sometimes the people he is attracted to reject him and he becomes depressed. He seems much more happy when he has found someone as a companion, even if it is temporarily. I just don’t understand how this could be so wrong. It might be strange or unusual, but I don’t think that people should be denied love. Please help me understand this.

Thanks, Kitteh
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If you are talking about love as a societal concept of companionship and pursuit of personal happiness no matter how you affect others, then there is no reason you should be against homosexual behavior.

If you are talking about love as a biological concept of propagating the human race, such as is reciprocated through all of nature, then homosexual behavior is naturally disordered.

If you are talking about love as a Catholic concept, there is no such thing as doing whatever makes you happy, and there is no such teaching in the Church. In fact, Jesus never said that in the Bible. Think about it, Catholics worship a God that got brutally beaten and nailed to a cross. I don’t see much personal happiness there. “Love” as a Catholic concept is all about sacrifice, obeying God’s Will over your own will and following His natural and supernatural order of creation.

Nowhere does God command us to discriminate, hate or mistreat those with homosexual lifestyles. In fact, Catholicism has a very logical and humane structure of being able to love every human being, recognising a human’s dignity regardless of his or her behavior. Good thing, or we would all be condemned, right? Have you not hurt someone? Lied? Cheated? Hated?

Guess what, we’re not supposed to discriminate, hate or mistreat anyone. Remember what Jesus said? Love God and love your neighbor.

The issue is the definition of love.
 
Not to mention the definition of discriminate, or the application thereof. There are those who would charge discrimination if one decided not to hang about their gay friend’s residence, or maybe decided not to go to the gay bar with them.

Discernment, not discrimination. 😃
 
Joe_5859 said:
I think you got it in the right forum. 😉

I’m sure you’ll get a lot of responses that are better than mine, but I’ll do my best. 😉 I’ll state upfront, too, that I certainly mean no offense, so I mean to say all I say in Christian love! :hug1:

I understand why many people struggle with this teaching. I think that you show great humility in that you are trying to understand it the way that God wants you to. I had the same struggles with this issue when I went to college (I was involved in drama in high school and it seemed that 90% of the guys I knew “came out” once we graduated high school). I couldn’t understand because I was solely focused on the “love” aspect, with love defined generically in the way that our secular culture defines it. As I grew in my faith and read the Church’s articulation of why it is wrong, I came to a much deeper appreciation of the Church’s position. John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility and his Theology of the Body were great helps in this.

First, I would point out what you probably already know: the Catholic Church teaches it is morally wrong to engage in homosexual activity. This doesn’t mean that the inclination is sinful (though it is still disordered), but acting on it it is. Of course, “The Church says so” is often not a compelling argument in and of itself, but I think it is an important thing to keep in mind throughout the thought process. After all, if we really believe the Catholic Church is who She says She is (that She was established by Christ to teach without error on matters of faith and morals), then the Church’s teaching should carry a lot of weight. We may not understand it at first, but we should at least recognize in all humility that, where our view differs from the Church’s view, it is more likely us who is lacking in understanding.

In regards to this issue in particular, it is important to remember just what our purpose is. God wants us to be happy. He has given us the natural moral law, and the laws of the Church not to restrict us, but in order to increase our ability to live happy lives (and ultimately be happy with Him in heaven). Something that is contrary to the natural law ultimately will not bring us happiness. Your friend seems to bear witness to that fact. You admit that he is often depressed when rejected, and turns to drugs. And the companionship he does have is only temporary. This is very common among homosexuals. I have a friend who was heavily immersed in exactly this type of lifestyle for years and years and it ultimately left him empty. Only when he turned to the Lord and embraced the Church’s teaching (and celibacy) did he find true happiness. He would be the first to say how much better he feels now than he did before.

It’s not that God is up there trying to deprive people of companionship and happiness. God is the only one who can truly make us happy.

Here is an article that might be helpful:

cuf.org/LayWitness/Online_view.asp?lwID=46

This is a personal testimony of a man who lived the homosexual lifestyle for years and found it empty. He eventually came to Christ. It really says everything far better than I ever could and perhaps might have a greater impact than simply quoting Church teaching.

Hopefully this makes at least a little bit of sense. It’s late here, but I tried my best to be coherent! 😉
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Good and compassionate response…thanks for the link as well.
 
dapper said:
Hi Kitteh,

I can tell you with utmost certainty and honesty that since I came out fo the closet about 10 years ago, and having been in a relationship with the same man for the last 5 years, my life has been considerably happier than when I was in the closet pretending to be attracted to women and trying to date them, all the while lying to myself, friends, family and others. I have never been so depressed, felt so disingenuous and never felt lonelier than at that time.

My partner has enriched my life and has been the best thing for me. We love each other deeply and are engaged to be married. My love for him is reflexive. His well-being, comfort and joy is my main concern and vice versa. I would die for him if I had too. This is the extent of my love for my partner.

You will hear a variety answers and comments on here, most of which will be contrary to mine. However, there are a couple of us on CAF that believe you can have a same-sex relationship based on love.

Good luck in your quest to understand this very important topic. 🙂
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And how many homosexuals get to be involved in this kind of relationship. You and I both know how incredibly mesed up the homosexual community is and that MOST guys cheat, carry on internet relationships, and want to partake in all kinds of filth. I know. I was there. I saw what they wanted. I tried to be the gay and a good Catholic but I realized that for the most part the homosexual community is devoid of all moral decency.
So, although you feel happy now, wait until your “partner” gets bored with you.
 
dapper said:
Hi Kitteh,

I can tell you with utmost certainty and honesty that since I came out fo the closet about 10 years ago, and having been in a relationship with the same man for the last 5 years, my life has been considerably happier than when I was in the closet pretending to be attracted to women and trying to date them, all the while lying to myself, friends, family and others. I have never been so depressed, felt so disingenuous and never felt lonelier than at that time.

My partner has enriched my life and has been the best thing for me. We love each other deeply and are engaged to be married. My love for him is reflexive. His well-being, comfort and joy is my main concern and vice versa. I would die for him if I had too. This is the extent of my love for my partner.

You will hear a variety answers and comments on here, most of which will be contrary to mine. However, there are a couple of us on CAF that believe you can have a same-sex relationship based on love.

The Catholic church has spoken regarding this subject and if you want to be a Catholic, it’s wise of you to understand where they stand.Though I was once Catholic, and very much respect and agree with some of its doctrines, I can tell you that the love I have for my partner is genuine and true. I have never been happier in all my life since I met my partner. Sometimes I wish that others could see the love we have in our hearts for eachother. I often think that they may better understand my position.

Good luck in your quest to understand this very important topic. 🙂
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I wouldn’t go into the ‘why’ homosexuality is wrong. I’m sure you heard it all.
Just because something makes us feel good doesn’t make it right. I’m sure you can think of a few examples.

Why do you think we all sin.

We all have a natural desire to seek things that make us happy or feel good.

But we don’t always know if it’s wrong or right. Even if we know, we can disregard it. This is call sin.

No one sins because it makes them feel bad.

God created us and only He knows what is good for us. But it takes humility to accept this.
 
Kitteh,

I too struggled with this Church teaching while in RCIA in college. I had (and still do) homosexual friends and had never heard a reason why homosexual activity is wrong, at least not one I could understand. All of the Church leaders I knew were kind and believed that homosexual activity was wrong. I just thought they were misguided.

Through prayer and daily Mass, I realized that I really believed Jesus Christ was present in the Eucharist – and that receiving Him (I had not yet made my first communion) meant being united with Him. I had a crisis of faith when I realized that unless I could trust in His teachings, the teachings of the Church, I could not complete RCIA and could not be Catholic.

During that time, I prayed often, pleading with God to help me understand this issue. I talked with my priest for hours about it, and at the end of that he asked me, “Do you believe that it is God’s will for a homosexual person to engage in homosexual activity.” I answered, “I don’t know.”

I did a lot of hard thinking and praying after that, and I came to understand that God doesn’t ask from homosexual persons any more than He asks from the rest of us. He asks every person to save sexual activity for marriage because that is what He created it for. And He created marriage as the way He brings new life into the world, which means it can only be the union of one man and one woman.

When I realized all of this, I was sad. It was painful for me to know that my friends were doing something that would ultimately hurt them. I was sad for my homosexual friends who were engaging in sinful behavior and realized that God was sad for them too. He desires what is absolutely best for them (like He does for me), what will bring them ultimate fulfillment, and engaging in homosexual activity just isn’t that.

My advice to you is to think and pray (Pope Benedict has done a wonderful job stressing how faith and reason work hand-in-hand). And go speak with someone, perhaps your priest, about the issue to gain some clarity.

God bless you.
 
This issue contributed to my sabattical from the Church for 30 plus years. I could not understand how the love I feel for a same gendered person could be bad, because it truly feels like it is “good” and “from God”. And I know that God loves me so I thought the Church must be wrong.

After struggling unsuccessfully to “belong” to other Christian churches for a number of years, attending church services and then going home and watching EWTN, I realized that I am Catholic through and through and I needed to return home. I chose to accept the Church’s teachings on homosexuality and masturbation without waiting to understand them. I need the Church far more than I need to participate in either.

I am very overjoyed to be home, participating in my church is incredibly wonderful and I am very happy today.
 
For me,

This issue contributed to my sabattical from the Church for 30 plus years. I could not understand how the love I feel for a same gendered person could be bad, because it truly feels like it is “good” and “from God”. And I know that God loves me so I thought the Church must be wrong.

After struggling unsuccessfully to “belong” to other Christian churches for a number of years, attending church services and then going home and watching EWTN, I realized that I am Catholic through and through and I needed to return home. I chose to accept the Church’s teachings on homosexuality and masturbation without waiting to understand them. I need the Church far more than I need to participate in either.

I am overjoyed to be home, participating in my church is incredibly wonderful and I am very happy today.
 
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