Quiddity
UndertheInfluenceofGiants
I have heard a lot about how mean the Church is, and how bigoted, because she opposes gay marriage. How badly she misunderstands gay people, and how hostile she is towards us. My gut reaction to such things is: Are you freaking kidding me? Are we even talking about the same church?
When I go to Confession, I sometimes mention the fact that Im gay, to give the priest some context. (And to spare him some confusion: Did you say locker room? What were you doing in the womens oh.) Ive always gotten one of two responses: either compassion, encouragement, and admiration, because the celibate life is difficult and profoundly counter-cultural; or nothing at all, not even a ripple, as if I had confessed eating too much on Thanksgiving.
Gay, Catholic, and Doing Fine - Chastity
He's definitely not alone in his experience. Having been part of youth ministry and various other Church functions, many young people are coming out, but not for the same reasons that many in the secular world might think.
When I go to Confession, I sometimes mention the fact that Im gay, to give the priest some context. (And to spare him some confusion: Did you say locker room? What were you doing in the womens oh.) Ive always gotten one of two responses: either compassion, encouragement, and admiration, because the celibate life is difficult and profoundly counter-cultural; or nothing at all, not even a ripple, as if I had confessed eating too much on Thanksgiving.
Gay, Catholic, and Doing Fine - Chastity
He's definitely not alone in his experience. Having been part of youth ministry and various other Church functions, many young people are coming out, but not for the same reasons that many in the secular world might think.
