[marshmallow]

Yep, I'm absolutely shattered by the thought that there might be fewer homosexuals scouting out the altar boys and the catechism kids.

Whatever will we do?

[The Old Hoosier]

I, like so many theologians, fellow priests, sisters, and Americans, find the Church's teaching regarding homosexuality inconsistent with the broader understanding of human dignity, respect and equality.

There's half the reason this guy should be defrocked. The other half is the harm his ilk do to children.

[wideawake]

When it comes to my Church and her teachings on homosexuality, I cannot help but find myself both hurt and ashamed.

Don't let the door hit you on your keister on the way out.

Unless you really enjoy it.

[Millee]

Gay Hunters?? I didn't know hunting vests came in mauve.

[pgkdan]

"When it comes to my Church and her teachings on homosexuality, I cannot help but find myself both hurt and ashamed. I, like so many theologians, fellow priests, sisters, and Americans, find the Church's teaching regarding homosexuality inconsistent with the broader understanding of human dignity, respect and equality.

Proof enough that homosexuals are unfit for Holy Orders.

[trubluolyguy]

To add insult to injury, the Church masks its own VIOLENCE against gay persons in the language of 'love,' maintaining that by boldly proclaiming timeless truth to a relativistic world, she is remaining faithful to the Gospel and showing true compassion to persons with homosexual tendencies.

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And what "violence" is the church calling for?

You want to be a rump ranger and go to church, there are churches out there that will have you.

[EternalHope]

I, like so many theologians, fellow priests, sisters, and Americans, find the Church's teaching regarding homosexuality inconsistent with the broader understanding of human dignity, respect and equality.

Hmmm... God gave us a set of rules to live by. He did not expect us to do a particularly good job following them, but we were/are certainly supposed to try.

However, according to this priest, if we do not consider God's rules consistent with our personal "broader understanding", then we should throw out God's rules. Seems to me this Priest has decided his "broader understanding" trumps God.

I would hate to be this priest when he meets his maker...

[T.Smith]

"To add insult to injury, the Church masks its own violence against gay persons in the language of 'love,' maintaining that by boldly proclaiming timeless truth to a relativistic world..."

There you have it. This 'priest' is attempting to rationalize his unholy behavior by proclaiming that times change and the bible needs to get with the program. As usual, a gay man is claiming that there can be no moral absolutes when they interfere with his pleasure.

[NRA1995]

"A hunting we wiww go, a-hunting we wiww go"

[kenth]

He's either a Roman Catholic priest, or he's a homosexual. That he doesn't make his choice is proof that his purpose for being in the Church is to undermine it from within.

[JimSEA]

I am not Roman Catholic but have always been of the impression that Priests were celibate, that is, nonsexual. As such they don't "mess" with Alter boys or little girls / big girls???

[WriteOn]

seems to have a problem with obedience.

[BizzeeMom]

Bill McClellan is a regular columnist for the St. Louis Post, and longtime foaming-at-the-mouth liberal....this drivel doesn't surprise me in the least.

IIRC he's not Catholic, either. I think his wife and kids are, but he's not. (based on a column he wrote a while back complaining about Bishop Braxton...when he was an auxiliary in St. L.)

[kittymyrib]

I'm sure the Episcobaalians would welcome more rump rangers into their ministry since they don't pay attention to anything in the Bible they disagree with anyway.

[eastsider]

Any point of view that slightly differs or is critical of the current teaching on homosexuality is automatically excluded from discussion.

The cafeteria is closed.

[little jeremiah]

Homosexual Agenda Ping.

A poster child of exactly why homosexual priests should be eliminated from the priesthood and indeed, any official position within the Catholic Church. He claims to "love" the Catholic Church. Well, he doesn't love the teachings of God in the Bible, he doesn't love the Pope, he doesn't love the traditional moral guidelines, what does he "love"?

The cushy job, the comfort of being the "spiritual authority", lifelong financial support, a brotherhood of similar homosexual men, and the rest - one doesn't want to know.

[Xenophon450]

This is a large problem...These people must see that Homosexuality is a sin along with all the others and they are not above the standard. People and they're insane rationalization.

[DBeers]

"I am a Roman Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of St. Louis who happens to be gay," he wrote. "When it comes to my Church and her teachings on homosexuality, I cannot help but find myself both hurt and ashamed...

I cannot but ponder how many you have led astray -blinded by your disorder. One who claims disordered sexuality is claimed by it regardless the activity...

[NYer]

Catholic Ping - Please freepmail me if you want on/off this list

[Iris7]

Those people are utterly committed and believing enemies of the Church. The "ruin of souls". Absolutely.

Their lies had me in their grip for more than half of my life, and only rude reality has opened my eyes.

[connectthedots]

I would not be surprised if the letter to which this writer refers is fiction.