Here in Maine we are shaking our heads in wonder. The Catholic Church has revoked funds pledged to the Preble Street Shelter which offers food and housing to homeless men, abused women and runaway teens. They are desperate for money - my company regularly fundraises for them and donates food and clothing. In addition, they were forced to return any unspent money.
A Homeless Advocacy group under the Preble Street umbrella supported the Gay Marriage Amendment in Maine. Preble Street's directors voted not to. They have no control over the Homeless Advocacy group.
The group pointed out that most of the runaway teens it helps are gay and escaping families who can't except them.
The bishop says they have violated a written agreement promising to uphold the church's moral and social values.
Meantime the shelters remain full, the food still goes out the door and children are provided a safe haven but with less dollars. They suffer over an inexplicable political statement.