Chicago Cardinal Pens Anti–Marriage Equality Letter

[William769]

Those attending services at Roman Catholic churches in the Chicago archdiocese Sunday will get an anti–marriage equality letter in their church bulletin.

Cardinal Francis George, who heads the Chicago archdiocese, has asked for the letter to be distributed throughout the region, reports Chicago TV station WMAQ. This comes after the head of another Illinois Catholic archdiocese, in Springfield, announced plans for a service of prayer and exorcism Wednesday, the day Gov. Pat Quinn is scheduled to sign the Illinois marriage equality bill into law.

“There will be consequences for the Church and society that will become clearer as the law is used to sue for discrimination,” the cardinal’s letter reads in part, according to WMAQ. He adds, “The law has made some gays and lesbians happy, and that is not a bad thing in itself. The law, however, is bad law because it will contribute over the long run to the further dissolution of marriage and family life, which are the bedrock of any society.”

http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2013/11/16/watch-chi-cardinal-pens-anti%E2%80%93marriage-equality-letter

"conciliatory words" my ass.

[warrant46]

1. He needs to look at the ROT and CRIME in his own House First

[Bluenorthwest]

2. His language is much softer than the shit Francis said in Argentina.

http://pamshouseblend.firedoglake.com/2013/03/19/us-catholic-bishops-use-pope-franciss-anti-gay-history-to-promote-nom-rally/

[immoderate]

3. An exorcism is the appropriate remedy!

Maybe some blood sacrifices to appease the deities!

--imm

[rug]

4. Here is the entire four paragraph letter.

http://www.archchicago.org/bulletin/other/SameSexMarriage_LetterCardinal.pdf

[William769]

6. I take it you did not watch the video at the link?

[rug]

7. No, I prefer primary sources.

[William769]

8. It is the primary source.

[rug]

10. The video is a report and commentary on the letter - which is the primary source.

Or, if you prefer, I can set my hair on fire and run around.

[William769]

11. No need to it's the primary source and his lackey in the interview

They are already running around with their hair on fire. I think thats enough for now.

[Bluenorthwest]

16. I think it is the Advocate being objected to....

can't imagine why.....

[rug]

21. I've linked to it many times.

I think you're insinuating something. I can't imagine what . . . .

[MineralMan]

5. But, hey! Another DUer posts a headline saying

that even atheists should pray for him and his intolerant church. Frankly, until the church cleans up its act and recognizes the equality of all people, it can...well...never mind.

[rug]

9. Kindly post the link where a DUer said that.

As opposed to a headline.

[MineralMan]

12. You are correct. The DUer posted the Guardian headline

and content without comment. I have corrected my post. Thank you for pointing that out to me.

[Bluenorthwest]

13. So what is your opinion on the letter/exorcism stuff? Blathering about primary sources and asking

for links to that the blind could see seems to be a way to avoid speaking your own mind. What do YOU think about this stuff, rug?

[rug]

14. Blathering? You - are saying I'm blathering?

Despite your obvious charm, I'll answer you.

It's a foolish letter on a civil statute, certainly outside his competence, and is likely to be less than effective in whatever goal he has in mind. He has no business - or any particular expertise - to comment on it.

The "exorcism" planned by the Springfield bishop is another imbecilic stunt which was injected into this report. (Sorry to remind you of the importance of primary sources again.) That story was discussed two days ago in the Religion Group earlier this week. You'll have no trouble finding it.

[Bluenorthwest]

15. I'm not hear to 'charm' you.

I note you did not share your opinion of the content of his letter. Which is what you were asked about. You were not asked if you thought it would be effective, but if you agree with it.
You claimed the linked interview was 'hair on fire' but you refuse to explain what you mean. It sounds to me like you think the Advocate is too gay for Sunday.

[rug]

17. You succeeded.

And I'm not "hear" to listen to lame, reflexive attempts at insult. Or to hear what things "sound" like to you.

[Bluenorthwest]

25. Gee I mistyped! How horrific! At least I can speak my own mind directly when asked to do so.

nt

[William769]

18. What would Sundays be without Gay T Dance!

[rurallib]

19. Dear Mr. Cardinal

'bout time for you folks to pay some taxes.
Thank you,
The American Public.

[Initech]

23. [phone]

They want to preach politics and endorse candidates? They pay. End of debate!

[Vashta Nerada]

27. Thread win.

[LeftyMom]

29. ^ This.

[Initech]

20. They're losing this argument. Time for them to give it up and join the 21st century.

[William769]

22. Wouldn't that require them joining the 19th century first?

[Initech]

24. True!!

[Vashta Nerada]

26. But hey, if he helps the poor and downtrodden, he must be a good guy.

[Spirochete]

28. The Cardinals moved to Chicago?

Where are the Cubs playing at now?