Gay marriage questions

I am not convinced that that could be held to apply to Bishops other than those who were Bishops in — it reads more as a statement of fact, this is what we who are present in this room at this time personally do, than as a ban. I think the minefield is bigger than that accentually. Given many people come into the priesthood after a previous career, many will have found a life partner. Regardless of orientation?

Twenty-two months ago, the Supreme Court — perhaps not fully realizing that it was doing so — set off a constitutional revolution. Windsor saw in that understanding a deep even if new respect in America for the dignity of same-sex couples who choose to marry. What followed from that, with astonishing speed, was that the list of states where such marriages became legal expanded from twelve to thirty-six. Lower federal courts, in particular, led the way.

We have turned a corner on the question of same-sex marriage. Last week three more states voted to extend basic civil rights to LGBT Americans, and the trend is not likely to stop. That is very good news. It is time, therefore, for us to have a serious talk.

I thought that I would take this opportunity to begin to address a few common questions, questions that I have been asked many times in the past, and will probably be asked many more times again in the future. However, since I am often asked certain questions, I thought that it would be good to have a single location where those questions are addressed, to which I can direct people in the future. For this reason, I will probably update this post at various points over the coming months. This is a work in progress.