I do not yet feel comfortable with the idea of two males or two females playing "mommy and daddy" for the next generation.

Daylia: It is not the ideal situation; but look at it from the child's point of view. I would certainly rather see the children adopted than in horrid foster homes where the foster family only care for the money they can get.

I think most progressive Christians would say that the authors of Leviticus and the letters attributed to Paul were products of their times - times when homosexuality and eating shellfish were considered

Joe: I agree with you. at the time scriptures are written; the scriptures MUST be cogent to the people writing it dowm of they would not record it, and if they were to record it while in trance; they would not apply it.

You have to look at the time in which it was written, and apply that filter.

The Jews (in the day of Leviticus) were always at war with their neighbors, and they needed a steady stream of new warriors. a homosexual relationship can not result in a child that could be a warrior in a few years.

It's been frustrating to be a Catholic recently, though. It seems the fundamentalists are getting the upper hand. Mother Angelica and

The Pope; has made several statements I disagree with.

At one time Priests were allowed to marry; but the church did not want to take care of the children and widows.

I disagree with the pope about birth control, capital punishment, etc.

ANL - 2B