Some on the right tell us that lgbt equality will trump people's right to express their religious beliefs. In some cases maybe that's not a bad idea, such as the following:
So in other word, these Catholic bishops would let people homeless rather than give housing to someone who may be an lgbt if that person is in a relationship but can't get married due to the anti-gay marriage laws. That doesn't strike me as very Christian.
The irony of the situation is that Jesus - whom these bishops claim to serve - was born in a manger because his parents were turn away from the inn on the night of his birth. Apparently there was no room.
Years later there is still no room, but this time it's in the hearts of those who claim to serve Him. There is no room for love or basic kindness.
Is this what Christianity has become? A selfish precept in which those needing love and support take a backseat to egos? HUD is the last thing these bishops should worry about if they continue to be show such hatred and callousness in God's name.
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Catholic Church Urges HUD On LGBT Americans: “Let Them Go Homeless.”
U.S. Catholic bishops are urging federal housing officials not to adopt proposed rules that would bar groups that receive federal funds from discriminating against gays, lesbians or transgender persons in housing programs.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said the new rules, proposed on Jan. 24, would “ensure equal access” to programs that help the elderly, sick, and impoverished find stable housing.
Citing recent studies, HUD said gays and lesbians face discrimination in the private housing market, and one in five transgender persons reports homelessness due to bias.
“In considering the mounting evidence of violence and discrimination against LGBT persons, the department is concerned that its own programs may not be fully open to LGBT individuals and families,” HUD said in January.
Lawyers for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops say the new rules would force some religious groups to compromise their beliefs or quit HUD housing programs.
“Faith-based and other organizations should retain the freedom they have always had to make housing placements in a manner consistent with their religious beliefs, including when it concerns a cohabiting couple, be it an unmarried heterosexual couple or a homosexual couple,” said Anthony Picarello and Michael Moses, lawyers for the bishops conference.
The lawyers’ remarks came in a letter to HUD as part of a public comment period that ended Friday (March 25). A spokeswoman for HUD could not be reached immediately for comment about when the new policy would take effect.
So in other word, these Catholic bishops would let people homeless rather than give housing to someone who may be an lgbt if that person is in a relationship but can't get married due to the anti-gay marriage laws. That doesn't strike me as very Christian.
The irony of the situation is that Jesus - whom these bishops claim to serve - was born in a manger because his parents were turn away from the inn on the night of his birth. Apparently there was no room.
Years later there is still no room, but this time it's in the hearts of those who claim to serve Him. There is no room for love or basic kindness.
Is this what Christianity has become? A selfish precept in which those needing love and support take a backseat to egos? HUD is the last thing these bishops should worry about if they continue to be show such hatred and callousness in God's name.
Related post:
Catholic Church Urges HUD On LGBT Americans: “Let Them Go Homeless.”
great entry glad i read it yes it is exactly what christianity is. I am so tired of religous orgs who are on the tit of the government getting paid to do their christian duty feel that not everyone is entitled to charity or in the extreme the right to have a home in this case argue with a str8 face that they should have the right to turn away anyone they choose as if they were a restaurant. Well i guess it's clear they see themselves as a business and should be able to refuse service to anyone.
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