How do I relate to homosexual couples with whom I work?

[Holly3278]

I would treat them with dignity and respect but don’t condone their lifestyle. Then again, since it is a work environment I would not go out and condemn any sinful lifestyle they have either unless they bring it up and even then, I’d be careful because you could get yourself fired. I’d try to leave the subject of their homosexuality completely off topic just to be on the safe side.

2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God’s will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord’s Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.

2359 Homosexual persons are called to chastity. By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection.

The above is part of what the Catechism has to say. As you can see, they must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity and we cannot unjustly discriminate against them. Disinterested friendship is also advised.

 

[Glennford]

Either we think this is a serious issue, or we don’t. I don’t think it is wise for a Catholic to put themselves in a position where they have to enact a “Gay-friendly” policy for their employer especially where children are involved. The OP didn’t post because she was worried about the gays, she posted because she is worried about herself. So am I.

 

[Dakota_Roberts]

Because, she feels that what she does will, over time, affect what she thinks.

Pretty good Catholicism, actually.

If she treats unnatural sodomite pairs who are mentally abusing children as “normal” “parents” “raising” children, this is not only a lie, it is a source of dissonance which can not only affect someone’s religion but even their mental health.

Dishonesty eventually affects us.

Orthodox Catholics, huh? Good to know.

No one said she should treat them as “normal” “parents” “raising” children, what people have said is that they should treat those couples with the inherent dignity they have as children of God.

2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God’s will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord’s Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.

 

[Glennford]

Originally Posted by CCC
2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God’s will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord’s Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.

If you think this pre-supposes the gays in question playing house with adopted children, I think you think far too little of God’s Church. We are, of course, supposed to discriminate in matters of child welfare, which is exactly what Catholic Charities does and you can read about it in the news.

Again, the posters in this thread are in such a rush to show respect for unnatural unions and child abuse that they fall all over themselves. It’s really kind of sick. I again encourage the OP not to fall for it, to resolve to get herself out of a bad situation and to really put her effort into it.

 

[Glennford]

Meanwhile, the banner at the top of this page reads “We CAN win the battle for our culture”.

Really? Not with this crew we can’t. No sir.

Maybe “We CAN act completely non-judgemental about grave evil in our midst if we try really hard and take the Catechism out of context.”

Go, team.

 

[Michael_Francis]

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