Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality

By Cardinal Francis George

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Chastity and homosexuality below:

2357 Homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience an exclusive or predominant sexual attraction toward persons of the same sex. It has taken a great variety of forms through the centuries and in different cultures. Its psychological genesis remains largely unexplained. Basing itself on Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity,141 tradition has always declared that "homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered."142 They are contrary to the natural law. They close the sexual act to the gift of life. They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity. Under no circumstances can they be approved.

2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God's will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.

2359 Homosexual persons are called to chastity. By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection.

2396 Among the sins gravely contrary to chastity are masturbation, fornication, pornography, and homosexual practices.

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[bagobeans]

Simply put. Simply and beautifully said. ⚘

[FloridaHiker]

I like this man. He talks respectfully. Also, dont say you love if you don't.

[Chrisplumbgas]

catechism of the catholic church 2358 " every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided " how can we approach the civil ssm debate vote in view of this line in the ccoc?

[Taragon]

His Eminence must also realize that many of the clergy from priests to cardinals have this disposition, and serve God faithfully.  In Creation, God has made things diverse, though we live in a fallen world and all have a sin nature, we are still loved by God, and Saved by Christ.  Judge not lest ye be judged.  We are called to Love God, Love our Neighbors as we love ourselves.   Only God knows our hearts, and Only He is qualified to judge us perfectly.

[SKF]

There are no "gay people " Quit labeling people. A person may have an inclination here and there. Nothing permanent. Move on.

[debrapittman]

Don't forget to mention that God does not accept homosexuality and we should not be telling people it's ok God did not create anyone to be like that it son. And those who practice this will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven it is a sin and you do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ if you are living such a life style and the Bible states as such no matter how you try to put it Rom 1:26, 1 Tim 1:9-10 and 1Cor 6:9-10.

[chris-solmon]

Why does the clergy define and judge the entirety of a person based on their sexual attractions?

That's ostracizing.