Catholic Archdiocese of Washington comes to their Senses

Catholic Archdiocese of Washington were clowning earlier, claiming they wouldn't feed the homeless if gay marriage passed.

Well, now Jesus has shown the way. Here's their statement:

Legalization of Same Sex Marriage in the Nation’s Capital
Archdiocese Remains Committed to Serving Poor

December 15, 2009

Today the District of Columbia joined a handful of states where legislatures or courts have redefined marriage to include persons of the same sex. Since this legislation was first introduced in October, the Archdiocese of Washington opposed the redefinition of marriage based on the core teaching of the Catholic Church that the complementarity of man and woman is intrinsic to the definition of marriage. However, understanding the City Council was committed to legalizing same sex marriages, the archdiocese advocated for a bill that would balance the Council’s interest in redefining marriage with the need to protect religious freedom. Regrettably, the bill did not strike that balance.

The Archdiocese of Washington and Catholic Charities are deeply committed to serving those in need, regardless of race, creed, gender, ethnic origin or sexual orientation. This commitment is integral to our Catholic faith and will remain unchanged into the future.

Religious organizations have long been eligible to provide social services in our nation’s capital and have not been excluded simply because of their religious character. This is because the choice of provider has focused on the ability to deliver services effectively and efficiently. We are committed to serving the needs of the poor and look forward to working in partnership with the District of Columbia consistent with the mission of the Catholic Church.

Contact:
Susan Gibbs
Director of Communications
301-853-4517
gibbss@adw.org

I guess they realized their ticket to Heaven was on the chopping block.

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That's Not God-like at All!

These cretins! How dare they do this?

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has the nerve to say that it will not continue their social service programs if D.C. follows through with the same-sex marriage law!

Really? Seriously? These social service programs are very important to the people. They are depending of these programs.

This Archdiocese is willing to jeopardize 1000s of folks for some foolishness! I'm really stunned, I feel like I'm watching The Tudors. Is this God-like? No!

Here's more:

Under the bill, headed for a D.C. Council vote next month, religious organizations would not be required to perform or make space available for same-sex weddings. But they would have to obey city laws prohibiting discrimination against gay men and lesbians.

Fearful that they could be forced, among other things, to extend employee benefits to same-sex married couples, church officials said they would have no choice but to abandon their contracts with the city.

"If the city requires this, we can't do it," Susan Gibbs, spokeswoman for the archdiocese, said Wednesday. "The city is saying in order to provide social services, you need to be secular. For us, that's really a problem."

No, slut, your pride is the problem! Jesus didn't turn anyone away! These folks are blinded by their own mess.

I hope they come to their senses.


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Interesting Quote: Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl

“It is ironic that at the same time the city is asking for voting representation in the U.S. Congress, its leaders are denying residents the opportunity to participate in the democratic process for an issue with widespread implications for children and families. One challenge we see today is a lack of understanding by many people about what marriage is.

Marriage simply recognizes a relationship that is fundamental to nature: the complementarity of man and woman. That relationship is not a creation of church or civil law. However, governments and faith groups recognize marriage as between a man and woman because the exclusive, mutual and lifelong gift of a husband and wife to each other is the most stable and secure foundation to create and nurture children.”

Donald Duck, please save that foolishness for Jesus.

You said that, One challenge we see today is a lack of understanding by many people about what marriage is. Yes, YOU have a lack understanding about what marriage is.

And this part here, lifelong gift of a husband and wife to each other is the most stable and secure foundation to create and nurture children.

Are you kidding me? Are you reading the bible or Mother Goose?

You're killing me, Donald Duck. Times are changing and folks are not caught up in the fairy tale style of marriage, or wear big drag outfits you wear in the name of God, but that's another story.

Have you actually looked at marriage lately?

Marriage for a man and woman is not the dream gift these days. It's a subject for tabloids, an hour long spectacle for Bravo and We television, a season finale of a show and a hot scheme to get rich quick.

Open your eyes to the reality, man! Marriage is not what you think it is... It's becoming a whole lot more.

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