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Inquiringperson
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I know a Catholic friend who is neutral on Homosexual marriages.
What happens if a Catholic is neutral on Homosexual Marriages?
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Inquiringperson
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Let me rephrase my question. If a Catholic is neutral on homosexual “marriages”, does he sin? My Catholic friend is neutral on Homosexual marriages.
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michelleds
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same sex “marriage” is a pretty intense topic, I find it difficult to believe that this person is truly neutral. either they lack the ability to self-analyze or are afraid to state or arrive at the answer. perhaps a few specific questions could help you and your friend.
btw, “I don’t care what they do as long as they don’t do it in front of me” is NOT a neutral stance.
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Tenofovir
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The best is to ask a real priest.
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sw85
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My understanding is that Catholics are required to give full assent of faith to the Church’s moral teachings.
That is to say, they are not permitted to publicly oppose the Church’s moral teachings or otherwise induce others to oppose those teachings. Such would be a sin.
I think publicly declaring neutrality is problematic and potentially, but perhaps not necessarily, sinful. To take a stance contrary to the Church (and that includes “I refuse to have an opinion on this”) is rebellion against the legitimate magisterial authority with which the Church was invested by Jesus Christ. On the other hand, it is possible your friend is ignorant of his obligations here, or ignorant of what the Church’s teachings are. If that is the case, it is your obligation to steer your friend in the right direct by reminding him of his duty to adhere to his will to the Church’s teachings.
If, on the other hand, he is openly saying the Church cannot compel him to assent to a particular moral teaching, then yes, I believe that he is in sin, should repent of his error, and should refrain from taking communion until then.
Hope this helps.
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LoyalViews
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[BIBLEDRB]Apocalypse 3:16[/BIBLEDRB]
It is not advisable to be lukewarm on anything in regards to faith and morals. So, it isn’t good to be lukewarm on homosexual “marriage”. Since you say that he is Catholic, then he must believe what the Church teaches.
It is not advisable to be lukewarm on anything in regards to faith and morals. So, it isn’t good to be lukewarm on homosexual “marriage”. Since you say that he is Catholic, then he must believe what the Church teaches.
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George_Stegmeir
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Nothing happens. If your friend is a true practicing Catholic who in knowledgable about The Faith, he knows that by making such statements publicly he is committing a Mortal Sin. However, I think, perhaps, that he is messing with your mind!
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sedonaman
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For proof of this, all we need do is ask ourselves what happens when enough good men do nothing.
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prstoessel
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Neutral? As in not taking a stand when the sanctity of marriage is questioned?
Neutral could also mean that he/she is not fully understanding or accepting of the Church’s teaching. For example, I might know something is wrong, but may choose to remain silent about it because I lack the articulate skills.
Make no mistake, neutrality does not absolve one from obedience.
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Inquiringperson
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So Catholics must be opposed to homosexual “marriages” no matter what?
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KenChute
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You can’t be Catholic and be pro-choice nor for homosexual marriage.
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sw85
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That seems to be correct, yes.
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sedonaman
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Let’s pull that thread. Under what circumstances could you possibly see the Church’s approving them?
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Tenofovir
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You can’t say someone who disagrees with Church teachings is not a Catholic. You can say he’s a Catholic who is inconsistent with Catholicism. Unless he is excommunicated, he is still a Catholic. Let’s not elevate ourselves above our positions.
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KenChute
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Quite the contrary, you are placing yourself above your position. My info comes from Priests , quoting their knowledge of these subjects.
Good day.
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1ke
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Christ gave the answer.
If you are neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm… I will spit you out of my mouth.
A Catholic cannot be “neutral” on such an issue. It is a moral Truth.
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Tenofovir
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So you’re saying a person baptised as a Catholic stops being Catholic when he disagrees with a Church teaching or sins?
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Tenofovir
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Ok, some practical advice then. You vote against same sex marriage but agree to accept whatever the government passes as law. Are you complicit if your state allows SSM? If yes, should you start a revolt?
I’m not trying to be nasty but just trying to get you to elucidate in practical terms what you mean. Thanks.
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Tim_Kirchoff
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Same thing that would allow the Church to ordain women as priests: a review and rejection of the Church’s current teaching on the nature and significance of human sexuality.
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tskrobacz
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The essential public purpose of marriage is to attach mothers and fathers to their children and one another for the benefit of the children and society.
Marriage is an issue of justice for the child.
Principles:
- Children are ordinarily entitled to a relationship with their mothers and their fathers. Adoption is child centric and deals with exceptions to this principle. Adoption exists to give kids the parents they need not to give adults the kids they want. With same sex union’s marriage will become the vehichle for seperating a child from 1 of their biological parents.
- Mothers and Fathers are not interchangeable. Fatherlessness has a serious impact on child development. There is a higher probability of boys getting into trouble without a biological father present. Girls become sexually active at an earlier age in the absence of a father. In addition having a biological father in the home delays first period for girls. An unrelated adult male results in an earlier period for girls (Studies have shown). We lack a complete understanding of the biology of the family. Same sex unions further marginalize fathers from the family. Who needs a Father? Who needs a Mother? We all do.
- Biology is the ordinary way we determine parenthood. At birth the husband is assumed to be the biological father. Marriage attaches the child to the father as strongly as to the mother. Advocates of same sex marriage seek to transform the presumption of parenthood to the presumption of parentage. In 100% of same sex marriages one of the partners is not the biological parent. Triple parenting will be unstoppable if we permit same sex marriages. (2 gay parents + 1 other biological parent)…This is not a wholesome family development.
- The Law recognizes parenthood, but does not determine what it is. With Same sex unions, the state determines who the “parents” are - the state is reinventing parenthood. Courts are providing parental rights to “non-parents”. The scope of states power will be expanded greatly with same sex marriage. It will be required to interfere with the natural order of mother and father to something the state invents itself. Same sex union is an artificial creation of the state and has to be sustained by the state.
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