"natural defined as what simply happens in nature" is not good enough as an argument. Aquinas recognized that the homosexual instinct happens in nature and it in that sense natural, but he still saw h
The Church describes contraception as 'shameful and intrinsically immoral', 'a very grave crime', 'an offence against the law of God and nature, and those who commit it are guilty of grave sin'. Eith
Sean @ 21 - the fact that you relate homosexual relationships as fashionable says a lot. The idea that you'd speak of it as an evil in society makes it sound like it is contagious disease that is bei
" I find it difficult to see how the Catholic understanding of sexuality could evolve into an acceptance of active homosexual behaviour as valid and licit behaviour."
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Actually, the argument is quite
Is it not a bit strange that the Church is so clear on its teaching about contraception but on a learning curve when it comes to child abuse. Am I correct in thinking that abortion is a reserved sin
I feel your pain ... and I really appreciate your posting and your willingness to discuss these issues, but the Church must reform or perish. The fact that we have priests speaking out helps me to be
Lloyd @ 20. Well of course we don't really know whether that would have been the case. What is certain is what actually happened with a Church that had a celibate male priesthood and that confined sex
When I ask this question parents will feel cheated and priests may say they have enough to do, but here goes - wouldn't our bishops be better employed working and meeting with lay leaders in parishe
Beautiful piece Seamus. Children see things so plainly. Explain a problem to them and they will solve it simply and efficiently. You never have to worry about creating a sense of wonder in them - b
Sean @ 19 - I'm not sure what heritage it is you think reform betrays. Tradition, for the sake of tradition, has proven to be a dangerous thing, historically speaking. No one on this site will deny
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May 15 2014"natural defined as what simply happens in nature" is not good enough as an argument. Aquinas recognized that the homosexual instinct happens in nature and it in that sense natural, but he still saw h
Church urged to be more open in debate
May 15 2014The Church describes contraception as 'shameful and intrinsically immoral', 'a very grave crime', 'an offence against the law of God and nature, and those who commit it are guilty of grave sin'. Eith
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Sean @ 21 - the fact that you relate homosexual relationships as fashionable says a lot. The idea that you'd speak of it as an evil in society makes it sound like it is contagious disease that is bei
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014" I find it difficult to see how the Catholic understanding of sexuality could evolve into an acceptance of active homosexual behaviour as valid and licit behaviour." . Actually, the argument is quite
Church urged to be more open in debate
May 15 2014Is it not a bit strange that the Church is so clear on its teaching about contraception but on a learning curve when it comes to child abuse. Am I correct in thinking that abortion is a reserved sin
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014I feel your pain ... and I really appreciate your posting and your willingness to discuss these issues, but the Church must reform or perish. The fact that we have priests speaking out helps me to be
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Lloyd @ 20. Well of course we don't really know whether that would have been the case. What is certain is what actually happened with a Church that had a celibate male priesthood and that confined sex
The Hamster Wheel of Sacramental Routine:
May 17 2014When I ask this question parents will feel cheated and priests may say they have enough to do, but here goes - wouldn't our bishops be better employed working and meeting with lay leaders in parishe
The Hamster Wheel of Sacramental Routine:
May 17 2014Beautiful piece Seamus. Children see things so plainly. Explain a problem to them and they will solve it simply and efficiently. You never have to worry about creating a sense of wonder in them - b
The Catholic Church is Beyond Reform
May 15 2014Sean @ 19 - I'm not sure what heritage it is you think reform betrays. Tradition, for the sake of tradition, has proven to be a dangerous thing, historically speaking. No one on this site will deny
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