should i be ashamed of myself because im bi and a catholic?

Question

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Answer 1

No.

Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity.

The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual or bisexual. But homosexuals and bisexuals like all unmarried people are called to celibacy.

The Church specifically says that homosexuals (and bisexuals) "must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided."

Here is the text of the document, On the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons (1986): http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_df86ho.htm

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2357-2359: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art6.htm#2357

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

I'm gay and Catholic as well. I really like being Catholic and being gay, it really gives so much more understanding for other people. People always think of Catholicism as being an anti-gay religion, but it really isn't. I've talked to some of the clergy at my church and they told me that the reason being gay is wrong isn't because the orientation is wrong, it's just when the relationship is sexual. The Church thinks the only reason for sex is to produce a baby while married, and since gays can't have children, it's out of order.

But whatever, I respect their beliefs, after all, some are my own. Be proud of it.

Answer 3

No, you should not feel ashamed. Here is Catholic teaching as it pertains to homosexuality, but the same applies for lesbians, and bi-sexuals, among others who do not see things in a heterosexual sort of way:

2357 Homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience an exclusive or predominant sexual attraction toward persons of the same sex. It has taken a great variety of forms through the centuries and in different cultures. Its psychological genesis remains largely unexplained. Basing itself on Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity, tradition has always declared that "homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered." They are contrary to the natural law. They close the sexual act to the gift of life. They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity. Under no circumstances can they be approved.

2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God's will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.

2359 Homosexual persons are called to chastity. By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection.

2396 Among the sins gravely contrary to chastity are masturbation, fornication, pornography, and homosexual practices.


As you can see, you are no less of a person simply because you're bi-sexual. However, because you are bi-sexual, it is all the more important for you to foster the Virtue of Chastity.

Answer 4

Nobody can answer for you whether or not you should feel ashamed of yourself. That would put us into a position of judging you. Only you can decide for yourself whether or not you should feel shame. You will have to find a way to come to terms between your Catholic faith and your sexuality and figure this one out for yourself. Really, none of us have the right to do that for you.

Answer 5

I am bi and catholic too. Don't spend your time hating yourself but it took me a long time to actually accept myself. Remember you are who you are and you did not have a choice.

Answer 6

Babygirl,dont be ashamed of who you are no matter what.Dont let the church dictate your life,because we all know the church has problems of its own.I'm glad you are able to accept yourself,you are way ahead of the game,most suffer in silence.You go girl be proud always.

Answer 7

No, you should be happy with who you are. The catholic church cannot tell you who you should and should not be attracted to. However, I suggest that you should look into other religions that may be more tolerant to your lifestyle.

Answer 8

No because I'm bi and catholic =D

Answer 9

absolutely not! be proud of who you are, you are God's child no matter what.

and just remember: if catholic priest can do whatever do altar boys, then you should not have a d*mn thing to worry about

Answer 10

you should not be ashamed. Shame is of the Devil.

However, if your are engaged in lesbian activity, you should go to Confession, and resolve to live a chaste life.

Sin no more, and go in peace to love and serve the Lord.