Latina lesbian and social justice activist Gloria Nieto is annoyed with the recent announcement by the Catholic Church in Washington DC that they would stop providing social services if the City Council approve a marriage equality bill. But she’s also angry about the backlash to lesbian artist Alma Lopez’s art. Click inside to read Gloria’s essay and see a video of Alma’s work.
The Catholic News Service broke the news on Twitter: “Bishops OK marriage pastoral with many changes, some opposition.” The story has a little more depth: “Despite the concern voiced by some bishops about the document’s pastoral tone and content, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a pastoral letter on marriage Nov. 17” by a vote of 180-45 in favor of “Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan.” Click inside to read what Father Geoff Farrow has to say about the letter and the recent news that the Catholic Church in Washington DC will stop delivering social services if the District passes a marriage equality bill.
Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics & Election Practices has posted the contributions given by Catholic Dioceses from around the country. California is not listed. Click inside for the numbers. (Hat tip to Fred Karger)
There’s an old saying:
“The Devil screams the loudest just before leaving the room.”
After last night’s devastating loss of marriage equality in Maine 52.84% – 47.16% – an almost exact mirror of the loss of constitutionally protected same sex marriage rights with Prop 8 in California – it’s time to call out the “Devil” cleverly disguised as the antigay forces of the Religious Right. Click inside to read my analysis and challenge to those who call themselves Christians.
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