Episcopal Church.
They perform same sex marriages, and they even have a gay archbishop.
2007-07-23 07:45:48
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answered by Anonymous
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I truly believe you can be both. It is not up to the church to judge you, only god can do that in the end. Even if being gay really was a sin, many people don't even follow the first commandment of keeping the Sabbath(which is the most important one of them all). I went and saw Pope John Paul a while back with a gay catholic Canadian friend of mine, and it was not a big deal. The unitarian church is definetly more accepting.
2007-07-23 15:21:50
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answered by petunia 3
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Don't give up on the Catholic church!
There are churches like MCC who are set up for gay people, but it would be a shame to leave the Catholic church.
It's true that Catholic "law" says that it's a sin to have gay sex, but did you know that this is NOT ex cathedra?
If you didn't know, "ex cathedra" is the only time the Pope claims to be speaking infallibly.
And on all Catholic matters that are not ex cathedra, if a person has a "conflict of conscience" with the church -- like if you KNOW you're a good person and that God made you gay for a reason -- a Catholic is commanded by the Church to follow his conscience before the church dogma.
That's something a lot of people in the Catholic church don't spread around, but it's true.
2007-07-23 14:50:14
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answered by Acorn 7
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Well, depending on where you are -- if you are in the US, then I suggest the Episcopal Church -- while there are a few dioceses where the bishops disagree -- even in those dioceses there are accepting and receiving parishes. For example, in the diocese of Albany, two prominent parishes that spring to mind are St. Andrews in Albany and St. Stephens in Schenectady. In other dioceses you can go anywhere. If you need help finding a parish, send me an email, I can help you.
Kind thoughts,
Reyn
believeinyou24@yahoo.com
PS Courage will tell you that you must spend your life alone, no matter how much pain this causes you -- if you want a Roman group, try Dignity, I've linked below.
2007-07-23 15:00:44
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answered by Anonymous
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The Episcopal Church/ Anglican Church is very similar since it's an offshoot of Catholicism, and is a lot more open and accepting- at least in the U.S., though individual congregations vary widely. It's also more of a pluralistic entity than the top-down corporate-type Catholic empire- i.e. people come before profitability and politics, at least in theory, and decisions are made at the local level instead of Vatican City.
2007-07-23 15:19:10
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answered by kena2mi 4
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Catholicism totally rejects the validity of your existence! So why would you want to remain a Catholic?
There is a theologian, Rev Dr Matthew Fox look him up on the internet, he is well published, check out a good bookstore. He recently hammered on to the door at Whittenberg Cathederal in Germany ( where Martin Luther posted his, I believe it was the fifteenth century that led to many catholics breaking away from the church over the sale of indulgences to get to heaven) his 95 thesis for the new milenium, you should consider reading them.
It is time for you to start thinking for yourself and validating your own existence!
2007-07-23 15:01:04
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answered by jasper 3
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So, be a Catholic. There is more to being a Catholic, or ANY other religion, for that matter, than being, or not being gay. Ask people of faith in your net-work which churches in your area don't make your sexual orientation an issue, then go there and see if their religious principles match yours. People forget you can educate yourself about the Doctrines of each faith, and choose. Blessings
2007-07-23 14:49:39
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answered by crittersitterjenna 3
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Episcopal, sweetie. All of the pageantry, none of the guilt.
Visit an Episcopal church and see what you think. Just be careful that it's not a "reformed Epsicopal"-- they broke away from the Episcopal church about 100 years ago because they felt that it was basically getting too liberal. Reformed Episcopalians don't ordain female priests and reject homosexuality.
But, the Episcopal church has an openly gay bishop, and many gay priests. It's very accepting.
2007-07-23 14:49:31
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answered by Laura 6
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DignityUSA envisions and works for a time when Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality with their sexuality, and as beloved persons of God participate fully in all aspects of life within the Church and Society.
http://www.dignityusa.org/
2007-07-23 16:04:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Sorry buddy. You can't have your cake and eat it too. The Bible shows that homosexuality is an abomination. So if you want to practice Christianity, then this means the whole she-bang, which means you'll have to change your ways. If you insist on practicing homosexuality along with Christianity, then that makes you a hypocrite. In God's eyes, you have to show that you are truly trying to change. If you're not even trying, then what's the point?
I'm sure there are religions that are more tolerant, but they are man's watered down versions of Christianity, which does'nt make the cut, so again, why bother?
2007-07-23 14:56:43
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answered by Anonymous
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The problem is that you're asking the wrong question. I completely believe that you should make a relationship between you and God, and not try to FIND a religion that fits into what you WANT to do or BE.
The other thing would be to read the BIble and seek out the answers there. I know that many ppl don't want to do that, since the Bible is very clear on many subjects, including homosexuality, but ppl don't want to accept it, so they seek out churches and religions that SUPPORT what they WANT instead of what GOD wants.
I'm not judging you or anyone else, since I know exactly what you're going through.
2007-07-23 14:49:00
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answered by T 3
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