Time to, as Karen would put it, "get creepy"...I am a Catholic, or at least I have the temerity to call myself one. I am not particularly fond of the practice of buggery, nor of those who loudly proclaim the advantages of this disgusting practice. The Mosaic Law is quite clear as to where the Judeo-Christian should stand on this issue.
I am also an American. I recognize the "homosexual", not only as someone with a nasty habit, but also a likely consumer of various plastic products, a lucrative market to say the least. Also, when not 'enraptured', the person might make an admirable co-worker, boss, or employee. In fact, I did once work with a rather competant fag once, and other than some rather tasteless remarks involving his admiration of various body parts on our boss, he was fairly courteous. I was far more offended at his attitude towards debts (he had borrowed money from his parents, and was rather proud that he hadn't paid them back with his ample funds) than his extra-curricular activities. If I had a child, which is most unlikely (one can see Karen breathe a sigh of relief), I wouldn't mind having this fellow teach him his craft ... uhh, I of course mean his job skills.
What to do if he decided to shack up with my full grown son? Grimace, then warn the boy to keep separate checking accounts.
I believe in a world beyond the natural, one that is beyond our meager comprehension. In such a world are my Christian beliefs enshrined. Thus, God can create a stone he cannot lift, and lift it, without contradiction. However, I live in a world bound by science, and the confines of mortal logic. Thus, although I might 'know' that creationism is true, I study evolutionary theory, it being logical and most true to the empirical evidence.
Since religion is an affair of the heart, and not bound by reason, it is courteously left to the judgement of the individual. The state must confine itself to more mundane matters. I may not tolerate having a queer female priestess heading my Church, as per some future legal fiat, but if I were to start burning witches out of a sincere piety, I should think that the state might rightfully act with stern swiftness.
As it was once said, Abraham might feel justified in slaying his son, but he is still going to jail. At least in this country, anyway.
"Doc" Cruel
