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Gay, Catholic and confused
As the pope demonizes gay relationships, some local parishes are clearly not getting the message that gays are not wanted.

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Nov 26, 2004  |  By: KEVIN NAFF  | COMMENTS      Printer Friendly Version



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true: that gay and lesbian parishioners are already playing vital roles in their churches and deserve to be recognized instead of demonized.

The church has seen what happens when its leaders keep quiet and choose secrecy over honesty. If they have learned anything from the sex abuse scandal, it should be the need for more openness and honesty in church life.

It’s time for all those pro-gay priests who whisper words of quiet support for their gay parishioners to stand up for the full, proper inclusion of gays in church life. As Christmas approaches, there could be no better gift for gay Catholics.

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