Is it allowed to be denied access to church because I prefer
girls AND guys? Cuz my church won't let me attend and I just told my mom yesterday and she tried tot get me saved today...buuut...
The church won't allow me EVEN though i still believe in God!
What do I do?
2007-10-26 14:39:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
(I told her I was bi is what it means)
2007-10-26 14:40:34 · update #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 "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
If and only if you are living a life of grave sin or are causing scandal by deliberately leading others to sin then you may be denied the Eucharist (Holy Communion) but, as I understand, you cannot be denied access to Church or the Mass.
Canon Law 915 states: Those ... who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion.
This is based on the words of St. Paul, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the Body and Blood of the Lord” (1 Cor 11:27).
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.
2007-10-26 17:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I believe the church is within its rights to deny you entry, but don't let that get you down. God doesn't reside in any earthly building; he lives in your heart. And He isn't bound by the constraints of man's prejudices. (I sent some more information to your email.)
2007-10-26 22:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by appalachianlimbo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i still believe in god too and im all gay. dont discuss your sexuality with your mom anymore, you told her once and thats the end of it untill she brings it up agian. when she does reconfirm that ya im bi mom, did god make a mistake in creating me? i thought god loved all his children for better or worst. im jewish so we dont have the same beliefs as you, like hell or demons or stuff. those things dont exist in are religion. dont tell people who dont need to know. like your church. in my opinion god made me for a reason and he doesnt make mistakes. some people will never be happy with who you are, so guess what... they dont matter.
2007-10-27 07:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Wizard Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You believe in God on your own, Dearest. This is where you take the great Leap of Faith and go from Religion to Faith. Many of us have had to make that step. We understand how hard it can be and we'll be here for you.
God still loves you and nothing in the world will ever stop that. Only you can. God will always be there for you, always Loving you. No one will abandon you.
Blessings.
2007-10-26 21:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I would suggest contacting Dignity, a group of Catholics who also happen to be GLBT individuals.
2007-10-26 22:27:52 · answer #5 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can't be denied going into a church, but you would be denied communion
2007-10-26 21:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
You continue to follow your beliefs, without attending church. Or switch to a faith where your sexuality is not an issue.
>>I like the answer below mine. Contact the paper, tell them your story, make the Church look bad... discrimination is horrible.
2007-10-26 21:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
The problem is the catholic belief system.
2007-10-26 23:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's a church they have there rights as do you. you cant force them to accept you just as they cant force you to accept them. find a church thats more accepting. there are a lot of them out there.
2007-10-26 21:57:19 · answer #9 · answered by Rainey 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's discrimination. Tell them you'll take it up with the media if they won't be more open minded.
2007-10-26 21:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by The Kelda 4 · 5⤊ 4⤋