No, they have lobbied FOR the teachings of the Bible.
Our grief is intensified because many in the GLBT Catholic Community feel alienated from the Church because of this assault on our human rights.
No, they are alienated because of their sins.
We believe the Bishops have a serious obligation to root out structures and attitudes that discriminate against the homosexual as a person.
No, they have a serious obligation to root out sin and attitudes that defy the teaching of Scripture.
A small number of courageous Bishops are exerting their leadership in behalf of this effort, and these Bishops will have our full support and prayers.
But not of Heaven.
when some objected to this compassion, he responded: "Let the one among you who is guiltless be the first to throw the stone,"(John 8:7)
Yes, and then He concluded by admonishing the prostitute to "Go forth and sin no more." Mercy is only half the equation; correction is the other half.
Nice attempt at reversing the charges.
Just saw your post ... I like your take on this better, 'attempt at reversing the charges'!