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Church, state: what's the difference?
Bob Marshall wrote this on official letterhead in his capacity as a state delegate:
Response to Cardinal on Gay Rights Group in St. Patrick’s Parade
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Promoters of homosexual behavior take part in may "gay pride" marches and parades, but these are not events sponsored by the Catholic Church or a Catholic organization. Therein lies the problem.
Same sex "marriage" advocates say they feel marginalized by the Church, yet the Church has been very clear that it is a hospital for sinners, and no one is sinless. Jesus saves us from being "marginalized" by our sin, so long as we seek Him and seek to do His will.
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Equality of persons is not the same as equality of behavior.
