2007-12-09 05:57:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I left the church because of the way women and gay people were treated.
2007-12-09 05:58:28 · update #1
sure you can! but you might have to keep it a secret from the church because some don't approve
2007-12-09 06:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
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. But homosexuals 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
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.
2007-12-09 16:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There is also a US organization named DignityUSA specically for LGBT Roman Catholics.
"DignityUSA Vision Statement
"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."
2007-12-09 06:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to the Gay and Catholic, however, the Catholic church says you must be celebate.
2007-12-09 06:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Dan H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but why would you want to be associated with an institution that treats you with disdain, and denies your basic humanity for who you love. On the other hand Dignity is trying to change things in the Catholic church
2007-12-09 06:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by nekhbet 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can.
Gay people aren't treated any differently than single heterosexual people in the Church are. And women aren't treated any differently than men -- we get to receive the Sacraments of baptism, confirmation, confession, the Holy Eucharist, matrimony and last rites equal to men, and it is the RECEPTION of these sacraments that is far, far more important than who administers them.
2007-12-09 09:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume so. There are plenty of Catholic ministries and reform movements who are involved with pro-LGBT rights and other such causes. I listed a few below.
2007-12-09 06:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by Lightning Larry Luciano 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, the catachims states that people can be born gay, they must refrain from sexual behavior though.
2007-12-09 11:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by Adam of the wired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be gay- that is your sexual orientation , and a practising Catholic if you don't act on your sexual feelings. ie you can't have a lover.
2007-12-09 06:18:00 · answer #9 · answered by kiwibarb11 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can....there is possibly catholics that say you can't.
but if you are catholic and you are gay..then it is safe to say you proved those who say no..wrong.
2007-12-09 06:01:22 · answer #10 · answered by Wayne 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋