tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876502085465766394.post1440876934858408509..comments2024-01-17T03:08:25.317-06:00Comments on The Progressive Catholic Voice: Questions for Archbishop Kurtz re. the U.S. Bishops' Response to the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality RulingPCV Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12519134580470262558noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876502085465766394.post-16389914564076173162015-06-29T08:41:23.213-05:002015-06-29T08:41:23.213-05:00Two U.S. bishops seem to understand the role of a ...Two U.S. bishops seem to understand the role of a reasoning leader for Catholics who are also U.S. citizens:<br /><br />Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego:<br />After a statement expressing a desire for government to preserve a unique status for heterosexual married couples, Bishop McElroy stated:<br />"The Catholic community of San Diego and Imperial counties will continue to honor and embody the uniqueness of marriage between one man and one woman as a gift from God- -in our teaching, our sacramental life and our witness to the world. We will do so in a manner which profoundly respects at every moment the loving and familial relationships which enrich the lives of so many gay men and women who are our sons and daughters, our sisters and brothers, and ultimately our fellow pilgrims on this earthly journey of life. And commanded by the Gospel of Jesus Christ we will continue to reach out to families of every kind who are encountering poverty, addictions, violence, emotional stress or the threat of deportation, and to attempt to bring them faith and care, service and solidarity." <br /><br />Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta:<br />After reiterating official Church teaching that marriage is only between a man and a woman, Archbishop Gregory stated:<br />"This judgment, however, does not absolve either those who may approve or disapprove of this decision from the obligations of civility toward one another. Neither is it a license for more venomous language or vile behavior against those whose opinions continue to differ from our own. It is a decision that confers a civil entitlement to some people who could not claim it before. It does not resolve the moral debate that preceded it and will most certainly continue in its wake. <br />"The moral debate must also include the way that we treat one another--especially those with whom we may disagree. In many respects, the moral question is at least as consequential and weighty as the granting of this civil entitlement. The decision has offered all of us an opportunity to continue the vitally important dialogue of human encounter, especially between those of diametrically differing opinions regarding its outcome." <br /><br />Quoted from Bondings 2.0, the blog of New Ways Ministries<br />Posted by Paula Ruddy paularuddy@comcast.net<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876502085465766394.post-28963279048272576032015-06-29T04:47:55.181-05:002015-06-29T04:47:55.181-05:00Fantastic Response (in RED)!Fantastic Response (in RED)!John Chuchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078522877428634122noreply@blogger.com