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H 67°, L 44°To the Editor:
Today at Sunday Mass, motivated by the readings of the day from scripture, our pastor warmly spoke of the ideal Christian marriage and family and then concluded with our bishop's advice to vote for the so-called marriage amendment on the November 7 ballot. I do not see the connection, and I object to being told from the pulpit how to vote. Christian marriage and family life are not threatened, but this proposed amendment aims to deny basic human rights to those many in our society who are not of the strictly Catholic persuasion. It is undemocratic and uncharitable. Please, my fellow Catholics, do not listen to your bishop in this matter.
Sophie K. Zermuehlen.
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I completely agree with the statement, “this proposed amendment aims to deny basic human rights to those many in our society who are not of the strictly Catholic persuasion.”
This is not exactly new territory for the church. This may have been the first time Sophie has heard her pastor discuss such matters but it occurs all of the time. Earlier this year, the clergy was in a vigorous debate if people that have AIDS should be able to use condoms.
I think such a discussion is very informative about how the church has not adapted to the reality of the world we live in.
-Mr. Pirate
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I think we should all learn from the example of priests and not marry at all.
Ban gay and straight marriage.