Gay Pride
A brilliant and valuable article by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Philidelphia which provides authentic direction on homosexuality, something which is much needed at the moment. Archbishop Chaput calls out Fr James Martin SJ for failing to speak with authenticity about this (his favourite issue). Referring to Martin's recent book, Archbishop Chaput explains how the... ...text regrettably lacks is an engagement with the substance of what divides faithful Christians from those who see no sin in active same-sex relationships. The Church is not simply about unity – as valuable as that is – but about unity in God’s love rooted in truth. If the Letter to the Romans is true, then persons in unchaste relationships (whether homosexual or heterosexual) need conversion, not merely affirmation. If the Letter to the Romans is false, then Christian teaching is not only wrong but a wicked lie. Dealing with this frankly is the only way an honest discussion can be had. Archbi...