Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: OK, Bishop Ray Browne, I give up. What is the Christian position on abortion? On homosexual acts?
The Bishop of Kerry issued a public apology after a priest, celebrating Mass in his diocese, condemned abortion, said that homosexual acts are mortally sinful, and added that that the distribution of free contraceptives is “promoting promiscuity” and that it is “lunatic” to encourage children to question their sexual identity. “The views expressed do not represent the Christian position,” the bishop said.
They don’t? You may question whether Father Sean Sheehy delivered the message effectively. You may question whether he should have devoted a homily at Sunday Mass to such controversial topics. But the thoughts he expressed do reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church. Read the rest here.
