When Two Men Live Together

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if the only evidence you have is the fact that they live in the same home, you have nothing to justify such a supposition. Better proceed on something more than gossip and innuendo. A better way to put your fears at rest about those who are teaching your children is to ask the principal and pastor for assurance that all teachers and staff are committed to teaching and living in accord with Catholic doctrine and moral principles, without mentioning any individual teachers by name.
 
I personally think you should say and do nothing. It may be that they, Catholic teachers (paid less than public school teachers). have merely made a smart investment together. I think that even if someone reputable had told you this (and I question any Christian’s charity if they refer to homosexuals as “flamming” and thus their credibility. I understood we were to treat homosexuals with compassion), you shouldn’t say anything. In the absence of immoral teaching of the children or immoral behavior in the presence of the children or the parish, I don’t think you should do anything.
 
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Cupofkindness:
Really, I’m getting this information from very good sources.
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Maybe this will clear up a lot of confusion: what exactly is this information, how did it come to your source, and what is that sources involvement in everything?
 
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Cupofkindness:
What do I want? Isn’t this obvious? I’m sorry that people are gay and I have no doubt that it’s one of the heaviest crosses a human has to bear. Let me make myself clear: I want any sexually active single adults to be away from impressionable children who are old enough to understand what’s going on! Wouldn’t you want that for your children? I want the Church’s teachings on pre-marital sex to be cherished and followed in every corner of the Catholic world. I want the Catholic Church in her many facets to love the sinner/hate the sin, and not to have sexually active homosexuals in positions of leadership/authority/influence over Catholic school children. Does this sound unreasonable? Am I being unrealistic here?

And no, Abby, I’m not being set up. Really, I’m getting this information from very good sources.
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Ok… then you are going to ask the single adult teachers in the school about their private lives as well, right? Single adults who live alone, could also be sexually active. What are you going to say to them?
 
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JKirkLVNV:
I personally think you should say and do nothing. It may be that they, Catholic teachers (paid less than public school teachers). have merely made a smart investment together. I think that even if someone reputable had told you this (and I question any Christian’s charity if they refer to homosexuals as “flamming” and thus their credibility. I understood we were to treat homosexuals with compassion), you shouldn’t say anything. In the absence of immoral teaching of the children or immoral behavior in the presence of the children or the parish, I don’t think you should do anything.
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I’ve always taken ‘flamming’ to mean very open about being homosexual.
 
Other Eric:
The solution to this problem is simple. Directly confront the men in question. Only then will you know what the likely truth is and how to proceed.
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It is a consideration to qualify your comments to this serious request of this OP with a face to indicate the jest of your comment. I take your above comment as sarcasm. :rolleyes:

Please let us know if this comment was in fact intended as a serious suggestion, and if so, it would be helpful to the OP to explain the rationale behind such a brash suggestion.
 
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wabrams:
Matter of opinion.
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I think charity would dictate the use of “openly” homosexual rather than “flaming.” Is it permissible, in charity, to use the word “faggot?” Or “pansy?” Moderators, observe I’m not USING either.
 
I’m sure if these two men are not homosexual they certainly would not want rumors flying around about them. Is there a way for someone (maybe a faculty/friend) to causually ask in a sensitive way? If they are gay, they may not mind the question, if they are not they can put the rumor to rest. Personally I wouldn’t want people talking about me and I would want to set the record straight. The OP wasn’t the starter of the rumor, but since she is concerned she can put an end to it.
 
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JKirkLVNV:
I think charity would dictate the use of “openly” homosexual rather than “flaming.” Is it permissible, in charity, to use the word “faggot?” Or “pansy?” Moderators, observe I’m not USING either.
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No, I would say flaming is a better term for an opnely gay man who acts like a woman.

Don’t forget my fathers favorite one: light in the loafers.
 
Unless your “reliable source” for the information about these two fellows is a homosexual who has had sex with BOTH of these men, he isn’t very reliable.

When I first graduated from college I rented an apartment with a male room-mate. My best friend lived across the courtyard with his wife. He was a newly comissioned officer in the Army. He and I had grown up together on several different Army bases and his wife had no experience of Army life. When he deployed overseas for a 3 month tour he asked me to look after his wife. Consquently, his wife and I spent a fair amount of time together.

Later we found out that half the people in our complex were convinced that she was two- timing her husband with me, while the other half were convinced that my room-mate and I were homosexual.

IF your children ask about this “odd couple” I think it would be the PERFECT opportunity to teach them about Charity and the presumption of innocence and our inability to judge others.
 
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wabrams:
No, I would say flaming is a better term for an opnely gay man who acts like a woman.

Don’t forget my fathers favorite one: light in the loafers.
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I think it is a sin against charity and I also think that if brought to the attention of a priest in confession, he would agree. You could certainly try asking, when next you avail yourself of the sacrament, as shall I. We can report back on what our confessors said, shall we?
 
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JKirkLVNV:
I think it is a sin against charity and I also think that if brought to the attention of a priest in confession, he would agree. You could certainly try asking, when next you avail yourself of the sacrament, as shall I. We can report back on what our confessors said, shall we?
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Can’t go to confession yet, I’m in RICA.
 
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BillP:
IF your children ask about this “odd couple” I think it would be the PERFECT opportunity to teach them about Charity and the presumption of innocence and our inability to judge others.
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Yes…!! Good response. :clapping:
 
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wabrams:
Oh, I’m sure! :rolleyes:
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No, I quite serious. It’s great, provided you have a good confessor. And you’re absoved of your sins. What could be better?
 
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