Gay Pseudo-Marriage Is The End Of Religious Freedom
In November 2017 a postal plebiscite about gay pseudo-mariage will be held in Australia. The country's bishops called on August 15 to “vote no” and “to keep marriage as a unique relationship between …More
In November 2017 a postal plebiscite about gay pseudo-mariage will be held in Australia. The country's bishops called on August 15 to “vote no” and “to keep marriage as a unique relationship between a woman and a man.”
The bishops warn that in gay pseudo-marriage states the faithful may be forced to get involved in gay ceremonies contrary to their beliefs, that religious schools are not allowed to teach the truth about marriage and that institutions can no longer employ staff according to their believes, "We have seen each of these freedoms challenged overseas where the definition of marriage has changed."
Unfortunately, the bishops relativize their statement with a big but saying that their words are not a criticism of "other kinds of relationships” and homosexuals may enter other legal relationships than marriage.
According to Catholic teaching homosexual unions may in no way be approved or promoted by the state.
Picture: © Jennifer Moo, CC BY-ND, #newsSiylckeqnl
The bishops warn that in gay pseudo-marriage states the faithful may be forced to get involved in gay ceremonies contrary to their beliefs, that religious schools are not allowed to teach the truth about marriage and that institutions can no longer employ staff according to their believes, "We have seen each of these freedoms challenged overseas where the definition of marriage has changed."
Unfortunately, the bishops relativize their statement with a big but saying that their words are not a criticism of "other kinds of relationships” and homosexuals may enter other legal relationships than marriage.
According to Catholic teaching homosexual unions may in no way be approved or promoted by the state.
Picture: © Jennifer Moo, CC BY-ND, #newsSiylckeqnl