“He also argues that to expect a sinless lifestyle from gay Catholics, but not from any other group, is a form of “unjust discrimination” and that gay people should not be fired for marrying a same-sex spouse.”
Utter Baloney. No “group” is exempt from mortal sin. Married couples are to be chaste and faithful. Singles are expected to refrain from fornication.
And masturbation is definitely frowned upon. Don’t get me started on theft, dishonoring parents, lies and assorted and sundry sins “groups” are not exempt from.
What an hash this NYT article is.
It’s just pro gay bias from the Times. A gay person has always been welcome to come to Mass. If they are a participant in the lifestyle, they must to to confession and repent, just as straight people do if they commit adultery, etc. I think there is a chance that they can correct their life if they go to regular Mass, as opposed to not going, so what is the down side?
That said, gay marriage doesn’t exist, and if they persist in gay sex, they are in constant mortal sin.
Sins are sins. You can call them lollipops, but that makes no difference.