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No, even though some bishops may have been gay.
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Can gay people be catholic?
Yes, however the Catholic church requires gay people to be celibate AND not marry.
If bill O'Reilly is Roman Catholic why does he support gay rights and respect non-Jesus believing religions?
Not all Catholics swallow everything the church dictates.
Is the church really intervening in the state?
Yes--the Mormon Church and the Catholic Church lobbied successfully in California to ban gay marriages.
Are gay rights supported by the church?
This depends entirely on your religion and Church. In the Roman Catholic Church for example, gay people are welcomed into the Church and encouraged to take part in the Sacrament of Penance (for forgiving sins), as long as they are celibate. Some people find this highly offensive and do not go to church in the first place. My advice would be to go to a Church that is gay-friendly and accepts your sexual orientation. There is no point wasting your time in a Church that does not accept you for who you are and keeps forcing you to change yourself.
Why do Mormons not support gay people?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) does support gay people but does not support gay marriage. The Church welcomes gay men and women and openly gay members are welcome to have near full participation in all aspects of church life (They can be ordained, preach, and participate or officiate in all sacred ordinances, but they cannot be Bishops or youth leaders). The church teaches that it is not a sin to have homosexual thoughts, feelings, inclinations, or temptations; however, it is sinful to give in to the temptation and have a sexual relationship with a member of the same sex. Those Mormons who do participate in sexual relationships or even a marriage with those of the same gender are still welcome to attend services and participate in activities like a regular member off the congregation, but may not preach or hold a position within the church until they repent and confess their sin to a Bishop. Gay baptismal candidates are expected to remain celibate for a certain period of time before being considered.The Church does not support the legalization of gay marriage, although it does support and advocate equality protections in housing, employment, hospital visitation, etc. While the Church itself does not support or participate in gay marriages, the feelings of many members are mixed. Some support gay marriages being recognized federally, so long as protections are in place for dissenting religious organizations. Others are against it completely, and others are open to it completely. The Church has also donated to efforts to provide food and shelter for the homeless LGBT community.You may be interested in the following resources for gay Mormons and their families:mormonsandgays.org: official information from the church and firsthand experiences of gay MormonsGod Loveth His Children: pamphlet for gay MormonsNorthStar: support group for LGBT Mormons (not officially affiliated with the Church)
Is there a difference between Metropolitan and Roman Catholic Churches?
The Metropolitan Church is a Protestant denomination made up of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families and communities. The Catholic Church is not.
Does the Catholic Church approve of gay people in the military?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church was established by Our Blessed Lord to bring people to God, and God to the people. It is the Mystical Body of Christ, and His Bride. As such the Church preaches the Gospel, and administers the Sacraments. It does not approve or disapprove of the politics of the military.
Why doesn't the church let gays have rights?
It depends one what church you're talking about. Some churches fully support equality for gay people.
What is the dominant view of homosexuality in Christianity?
Most mainstream denominations in Christianity view homosexuality as a sin and require gay people to lead a celibate lifestyle. Some force gay people to undergo dangerous and unsound treatments to "convert" to heterosexuality. Others believe this to be nonsense while still viewing homosexual behavior as a sin. There are also a handful of denominations that condemn gay people even if they are celibate, but this is not the norm.On the other hand, there are quite a few denominations that accept gay people and recognize same-sex marriage, such as:Affirming Pentecostal Church InternationalAlliance of BaptistsAnglican Church of CanadaThe Anthem NetworkAssociation of Welcoming and Affirming BaptistsAXIOS - Eastern and Orthodox Gay and Lesbian ChristiansCatholic Apostolic Church in North AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Communion of Synodal Catholic ChurchesCommunity of ChristEcclesia GnosticaEcumenical Catholic ChurchEcumenical Catholic CommunionEpiscopal Church (United States)Eucharistic Catholic ChurchEvangelical Anglican Church In AmericaEvangelical Catholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in CanadaThe Evangelical NetworkFriends General ConferenceFriends of Jesus Fellowship in AmericaGlobal Alliance of Affirming Apostolic PentecostalsInclusive Orthodox ChurchIndependent Catholic Christian ChurchIndependent Greek Orthodox Church of the United StatesInternational Council of Community ChurchesMetropolitan Community ChurchMoravian Church in America Northern ProvinceNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesOld Catholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Progressive Christian AllianceReconciling Pentecostals InternationalReformed Anglican Catholic ChurchRestoration Church of Jesus Christ — a Latter Day Saint denominationSwedenborgian Church of North AmericaThe Progressive Episcopal ChurchUnited Catholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Church of CanadaUnity Fellowship Church MovementUnity Church
What is chris Evans' religion?
He was raised Roman Catholic but supports gay marriage in direct conflict with the Catholic Church. His brother is homosexual and his uncle Congressman Michael Everett "Mike" Capuano was also raised Roman Catholic, but supports Abortion, and gay marriage as well.
Are gay people accepted by Mormons?
Yes. Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) are gay. The Church welcomes gay men and women, and openly gay members are welcome to have near full participation in all aspects of church life (They can be ordained, preach, and participate or officiate in all sacred ordinances, but they cannot be Bishops or youth leaders). The church teaches that it is not a sin to have homosexual thoughts, feelings, inclinations, or temptations; however, it is sinful to give in to the temptation and have a sexual relationship with a member of the same sex. Those Mormons who do participate in sexual relationships or even a marriage with those of the same gender are still welcome to attend services and participate in activities like a regular member off the congregation, but may not preach or hold a position within the church until they repent and confess their sin to a Bishop. Gay baptismal candidates are expected to remain celibate for a certain period of time before being considered.The Church itself will not perform or support gay marriages, but it does support and advocate equality protections in housing, employment, hospital visitation, etc and has partnered with Utah's LGBT Pride center in it's efforts to support the homeless LGBT community. Members are free to support gay marriage if they choose to do so, and feelings seem pretty evenly mixed.You may be interested in the following resources for gay Mormons and their families:mormonsandgays.org: official information from the church and firsthand experiences of gay MormonsGod Loveth His Children: pamphlet for gay MormonsNorthStar: support group for LGBT Mormons (not officially affiliated with the Church)
Which religious denominations are most open to gay people?
The following is a partial list of religious denominations and organizations that are LGBT friendly:Raelian MovementUnitarian UniversalismWiccansVoodooismJudaismConservative Judaism - (Mixed support but the majority is LGBT friendly)Reform JudaismReconstructionist JudaismJewish RenewalHumanistic JudaismLiberal JudaismProgressive JudaismChristianityAffirming Pentecostal Church InternationalAlliance of BaptistsAmerican Baptist Churches USA (allows each congregation to decide)Anglican Church of CanadaThe Anthem NetworkAssociation of Welcoming and Affirming BaptistsAXIOS - Eastern and Orthodox Gay and Lesbian ChristiansCatholic Apostolic Church in North AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Communion of Synodal Catholic ChurchesCommunity of ChristCooperative Baptist Fellowship (Each congregation determines its own position)Ecclesia GnosticaEcumenical Catholic ChurchEcumenical Catholic CommunionEpiscopal Church (United States)Eucharistic Catholic ChurchEvangelical Anglican Church In AmericaEvangelical Catholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in CanadaThe Evangelical NetworkFriends General ConferenceFriends of Jesus Fellowship in AmericaGlobal Alliance of Affirming Apostolic PentecostalsInclusive Orthodox ChurchIndependent Catholic Christian ChurchIndependent Greek Orthodox Church of the United StatesInternational Council of Community ChurchesMennonite Church Canada (Each congregation determines its own position)Mennonite Church USA (Each conference determines its own position)Metropolitan Community ChurchMoravian Church in America Northern ProvinceNational Association of Congregational Christian Churches (Each congregation is free to determine its own policy)Old Catholic ChurchOld Catholic Church-Charismatic Rite]Presbyterian Church (USA)Progressive Christian AllianceReconciling Pentecostals InternationalReformed Anglican Catholic ChurchReformed Church in America (Gay pastors may serve congregations if they were ordained in another denomination; some member churches allow gay marriage)Restoration Church of Jesus Christ (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) — a Latter Day Saint denominationSwedenborgian Church of North AmericaThe Progressive Episcopal ChurchUnited Catholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Church of CanadaUnited Methodist Church (depending on the location and jurisdiction)Unity Fellowship Church MovementUnity Church
