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:whacky::whacky::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:Hey all 🙂

So, I just need to be able to get a little encouragement/support from people who understand I’m not a hater, or a bad person, or backwards, or a fundamentalist Protestant b/c I won’t fight for gay marriage, or put an equal sign on my FB page or any of the politically correct actions for this cause du jour.

Tired of people who say you’re a hater if you don’t “let” people love the way they want to.

This whole “my (cousin, best friend, favorite teacher, etc) was/is gay/lesbian and they are the salt of the earth. I would NEVER think of denying them their basic rights”.

It’s like an ad hominem argument in reverse…there are good, decent, lovely people of homosexual orientation, so homesexuality must be A-OK.

Sorry, just venting. I am a convert, my husband is a revert whose family is either fallen away or anti-Catholic and we live in what must be the most liberal area of the most liberal state in the entire blessed United States. I just don’t have much in the way of friends or even acquaintances who are practicing Catholics, much less faithful ones.

It gets to you after awhile…:rolleyes:
 
oops! Obviously, I’m demented in the whole smilies area 🙂
 
Wow! I think you have hit the nail on the head and named a fallacy: ad hominem in reverse!!!

Anyway, it’s tough. You’re doing great to keep your head on straight and discover and name new fallacies!
 
We live in the land of free speech…that is, IF your opinion is in line with the masses. 🤷

You’re doing it right. 🙂
 
👍 You are doing the right thing. People may say those that disagree with them are “hating,” but if we as Christians genuinely believe homosexuality is gravely disordered, and that those who live (active) homosexual lifestyles are in a state of mortal sin—which deprives them of Heaven—then it is not hate, but love that guides us.

My best friend is like this; she believes I am a “hater” because I have told her, when asked, that I believe homosexuality is wrong and I do not think homosexuals are “married.” She herself is an active bisexual. All I can think, when she storms away from me, angry I don’t “love” her and am not her friend is, “Do you think I want to live knowing my friend is in danger of Hell?” I don’t want to see someone I care for deprived of the Beatific Vision if I can help it.

And somehow we are the bad guys.
 
Love the sinner, not the sin. There is nothing wrong with opposing gay marriage and the people who give you a hard time haven’t got the faintest clue that marriage is a sacred bond between a couple and God and that you can’t take a disordered relationship and pretend that because the state decides to call it marriage that it’s the same thing.
 
Check out this Bible verse! “Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted” (Heb. 12:3). Jesus knows very well your frustration and discouragment. And he knows you’re not a hater! Maybe take a few moments to meditate on his Passion and the brutal treatment he patiently received.
 
ALWAYS do what is right in the eyes of GOD. Do not give in or give up in your beliefs. Pray for them and forgive them. God knows and sees all of the actions and thoughts in both your life and theirs. While it may be difficult Gods love will support and defend you. I think the State you are describing is mine, Massachusetts! Stay strong and be TRUE to your beliefs and you will be rewarded by Him…jimperu
 
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we live in what must be the most liberal area of the most liberal state in the entire blessed United States.
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I feel like this a lot too :confused:

Youre doing the right thing by carrying this cross. Remember, when people attack you for following Christ, theyre really just showing you their spiritual poverty. Instead of letting them get to you, try to feel compassion for them instead. I know its much easier said than done, but its something to work on. I’ll pray for you 🙂
 
I also live in a very liberal state in the Northeast. It has been called the “bluest” state politically. Lots of Catholics here but many, many have either fallen away or are confused.
My friends that are Catholic are mostly the cafeteria style where they pick and choose what they will obey if they bother to attend church at all. I feel very sorry for them. Those of us who love the Church and try to live according to what Jesus expects of us have a type of ministry here in our liberal state. We need to go about our business and live the good Catholic life with no apologies. Our confused and/or disobedient Catholic friends need to see our example and they need us to pray for them because no one else will be doing that for them. There are so many that need our prayers in this regard. So much work to do!
 
Thanks, guys, for all the support. Some great suggestions for meditation and comfort.

I think it will help if I think less of my feelings and more of Christ’s truth.

Thanks for letting me vent 🙂
 
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