NY Catholic Bishop Bans Legislators Who Supported Marriage Equality From Catholic Parish And School Events

[[deleted user]]

New York’s successful marriage equality effort was marked by an outpouring of support from religious groups. About 727 clergy and congregations across faiths and denominations signed on to the push for marriage equality. However, in response to the civil rights victory, a New York Catholic bishop is offering a different reaction.

More here: http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2011/07...

[George]

Like the priest in HAMLET who denied Ophelia her last rites, Catholic officialdom diplays a bottomless arrogance.

[Melki]

Couldn't they treat it as an "indulgence" and have homosexuals BUY their way into forgiveness?

[John]

Xox wrote: "Fuck the Catholic Church."

Oh, they won't let you do that. Unless you are an altar boy, I suppose.

[John]

Xox wrote: "Fuck the Catholic Church."

You mean you wanna do the Pope in the pooper? Not my cuppa tea, thanks.

[John]

Xox wrote: "Catholic Church is an institution. Or do you even know how to read?"

Oh, take a pill, Xox. I'm being facetious. What a numbskull!