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 | Seven points which, are either facts, or appear to accurately reflect Roman Catholic teaching. |
| One point which appears to be in error |
| One personal speculation as to the motivation of persons supporting same-sex marriage (SSM). |
| One statement that links homosexuality with adultery, prostitution and pornography and asserts that: "the State must use its coercive power to proscribe or curtail" homosexuality. Bishop Henry did not define what he meant by "coercive power." |
| One statement that homosexual behavior is "an evil act." |
The last two statements appear to have triggered two complaints with the Alberta Human Rights Commission (HRC). Meanwhile, many religious and social conservatives have defended Bishop Henry's letter.
Topics covered in this section:
| Bishop Henry's initial letter, 2005-JAN; possible
interpretations
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| Bishop Henry's second letter, 2005-MAY |
Reference used:
- F.B. Henry, "On Same-Sex Marriage," 2005-JAN, at: http://www.rcdiocese-calgary.ab.ca/
"SSM" means "same-sex marriage"
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Copyright © 2005 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
Tolerance
Originally posted: 2005-JUL-15
Latest update: 2005-NOV-03
Author: B.A. Robinson
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