Homosexuality
The future of humanity at stake Some points: -"Although the particular inclination of the homosexual person is not a sin, it is a more or less strong tendency ordered toward an intrinsic moral evil; and thus the inclination itself must be seen as an objective disorder." -Cardinal Ratzinger, 1986 Letter on Pastoral Care of Homosexuals, written to the Bishops of the Catholic Church. -Having same sex attraction is not a sin. Engaging in such acts is. Every human being has passions and desires that, if acted upon, would be sinful. For example, any sexual behavior outside of marriage is sinful. These are opportunities to show our love for Christ by overcoming our desires. -The origins of same sex attraction are debatable. But the cause does not determine the moral value of an act. -Just because something comes from nature does not mean it is good. Earthquakes come from nature. Some people are born blind. These things are part of the brokenness of the world and not part of the goodness of creation. God does allow them and if we carry the cross they represent we can grow in virtue. -Same-sex attraction is disordered. It does not mean the person is evil. We don't say a a man born blind is evil but we do say blindness is a disorder of the eye. -Celibacy lived in Christ is a blessing and all those not called to the blessing of holy marriage (one man and one woman) are called to it.
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