Florida Catholic bishop: ‘It is religion, including our own,’ that targets LGBT people

[Warren Stupidity]

Ah yet another anti-theist bigot bad mouthing religion!

Second, sadly it is religion, including our own, that targets, mostly verbally, and often breeds contempt for gays, lesbians and transgender people. Attacks today on LGBT men and women often plant the seed of contempt, then hatred, which can ultimately lead to violence.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/06/13/florida-catholic-bishop-it-is-religion-including-our-own-that-targets-lgbt-people/

Robert Lynch is the bishop of St. Petersburg.

[rug]

1. I thought you considered him yet another homophobic, pederasty enabling bishop.

Those women and men who were mowed down Sunday were all made in the image and likeness of God. We teach that. We should believe that. We must stand for that.

[Angry Dragon]

2. well said

[rug]

3. Oh, it's real easy to mouth.

[trotsky]

4. This is what it will take.

Brave and intelligent religious people acknowledging the hatred in their own holy texts and religious traditions, not ignoring or dismissing them, or attacking people who want to talk about it.

[cleanhippie]

5. Defenders of the Faith are already out, saying he didn't actually say what he said.

Must. Defend. The. Faith.

[trotsky]

6. Many Muslims themselves, including the Orlando shooter's own father...

have emphasized the teachings of Islam that condemn homosexuality. This bishop is a believer I can respect, one who is willing to acknowledge the hard truth of his religion and not just sweep the disgusting filth under the rug and pretend it doesn't exist.

[rug]

9. Actually, he didn't say the spin that warren put on what he said.

It's actually a better statement.

Use your google-fu. It's easy to find.

[hrmjustin]

7. It is a shame the Episcopal bishop of Orlando is a homophobe.

I say it is time to dismiss bishops from the Episcopal Church who are not LGBT inclusive.

[mr blur]

11. Do you feel the same about, say, Bishops of the RCC?

If not, why not?

[hrmjustin]

13. I have never cared for the Bishops of the RCC. I would say the same for many Church's lead clergy.

I deal with clergy on a regular basis so I see the good and the bad.

[Act_of_Reparation]

8. Color me impressed.

The Most Reverend Bishop of St. Petersburg is on the right track, that's for goddamned sure. Religious authorities need to realize that relentlessly hammering away at the "sin" of homosexuality dehumanizes and breeds contempt for gay people. If you care one bit about the well-being of your fellow man, you'll stow that shit in the Big Box of Forgotten Sins, next to usury, gambling, and eating meat on Fridays.

It's refreshing to hear an American Bishop take such a stand, and I hope he's willing to pursue the matter with his peers.

[Leontius]

10. You're the only person I've heard on DU that supports usury.

The mob and payday lenders thank you for your support.

[mr blur]

12. *bzzz...* Comprehension failure.

[Leontius]

14. Still here I guess time-outs are still on hold.

But it won't be for long.

[mr blur]

17. *bzzz...* Comprehension failure.

[Act_of_Reparation]

15. "Support"...

[trotsky]

16. Don't let hatred cloud your thinking, Leo.

Take another look at what was written and think about how it was intended. Perhaps do the Christian thing and apologize for your nasty attack.

[cleanhippie]

18. Wow, one of the best examples of reading comprehension failures seen in some time.

You really should just stick to the childish insults you usually post.

[cleanhippie]

19. Apparently, you posting a quote is putting "spin" on it. The denial some believers have is so sad.

[Warren Stupidity]

20. Well it is a spin, the null spin.

My post was the exact quote from the Bishop and the exact headline from the wapo article.

I understand how that could be viewed as a "misstatement", in hands over ears and eyes but mouth babbling land

And good for the Bishop for stating the obvious.

[trotsky]

21. Oh, is that what I'm missing in this thread?

Typical.

[cleanhippie]

22. You're not missing anything, I promise.

[skepticscott]

23. Sure he is

He's missing the three most intelligent and eloquent religionists on DU.

[RussBLib]

24. a flash of self-awareness?

He will probably be removed from his position soon. Can't have that.