Posted on 04/12/2014 4:12:33 PM PDT by Salvation
Making moral choices in our modern world can be confusing and difficult. With so many temptations and influences pulling us in all directions, and the pressures of life driving us toward the seemingly “easy” path, it is comforting to know that Jesus Christ, through His Church, has blessed us with clear moral framework to guide us toward a happy, fulfilling life.
It makes perfect sense that our Creator, who made us and designed us to work in a certain way, would know what’s best for us. Fortunately, He gifted the Church with His advice on how to live our lives in such a way that we could be free and happy. By giving us a roadmap, Christ gave us the ability to be freed from the negative effects of immorality and unhappiness, because true freedom allows us to live fully.
The Church never forces anyone to believe what she teaches. Faith itself must be free (CCC 160). But to help guide us to choose what is best for ourselves, according to the way He made us, He gave us the Church and all her moral teachings.
In this section you will find many valuable resources explaining the Catholic Church’s teachings on matters of ethics and morality. Please consider the reasonable and beautiful truth found in the Catholic teachings regarding these important issues in our culture:
Abortion
Euthanasia
Contraception and Infertility
Homosexuality
Stem Cell Research and Cloning
Pornography
I said worshipping an institution such a particular church instead of HIM is a sin
There is no worshipping of an institution here. That’s why I asked the question.
These are moral issues pertaining to every human being.
Thanks for your reply, but perhaps you can address the morality of some of these issues.
The choices can be very difficult. I had to assist with end of life decisions for 2 members of my family that both had Cancer. Both cases were terminal and we had to decide if we would leave them in the hospital to be used as guinea pigs, put them in hospice, or bring them home to be with their families. we made two different choices and they were difficult , but I think that we made the right choice for both.
What does the Catholic Church teach about same sex attractions and gay marriage?
Are homosexuals welcome in the Catholic Church?
Some men and women who struggle with same-sex attractions wonder if there’s any hope for them to be welcomed in or back to the Church. The answer to that question is an unambiguous “yes.” (Read here what the Catholic Church says about homosexuals and homosexual inclinations.) God calls each of us, whether homosexual or heterosexual, to chastity according to our circumstances in life. The Church is here to help all of us live in the light of truth.
One helpful and effective ministry helping homosexual believers is Courage. Here is an excerpt from their Web site:
“Are you or a loved one experiencing homosexual attractions and looking for answers?
Courage, an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church, ministers to those with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. We have been endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family and our beloved John Paul II said of this ministry, “COURAGE is doing the work of God!” We also have an outreach called ENcourage which ministers to relatives and friends of persons with same-sex attractions.
From our web site you will learn about homosexuality and chastity. By developing an interior life of chastity, which is the universal call to all Christians, one can move beyond the confines of the homosexual identity to a more complete one in Christ…
Come see what we are about. Browse our pages. Get to know our community. You’ll be glad you did!”
To learn more about homosexuality in light of the Church’s teachings, please explore the following resources. Remember, the Church is modeled after Christ, and works to share the truth and spread love throughout the world to each and every human being. But we must take time to understand why the Church teaches what she does. Only then can we embrace the truth and live according to it.
12 Must-Read Quotes from Bishop Paprocki’s Same-Sex Marriage Homily
Yes, I remember the problems with embryonic stem cells--too many problems with potentiall problems.
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