I still remember when I heard a clear defense for “same sex marriage” for the first time in college. The reasoning went along the lines of: “the only difference between same sex marriage and what is currently allowed is that some people think the sexual behavior of two men or two women is icky.” It… Continue reading Don’t be Shocked: Marriage Redefined
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From Concubine to Spouse
Joe posted earlier about Archbishop Sheehan’s letter regarding pastoral care for cohabitating couples. It caught my attention as I’ve been engaged in a discussion over at American Papist about that very topic. I commend Archbishop Sheehan for providing such clarity to his people and clergy. It’s not an easy topic to discuss. As a still… Continue reading From Concubine to Spouse
What About Civil Unions?
The following post is sort of a hot-button subject, and I’m not sure if I’ve handled it with the amount of tenderness I should have. My concern isn’t that there’s a lurking hatred or anything, but just that this post is one of my more coldly analytical ones (in that I’m talking about canon law… Continue reading What About Civil Unions?