Homosexuality is becoming a more common practice in the world today. Some problems that homosexuals go through involve conflicts between different groups that they affiliate themselves with. In extreme cases, gay Catholics are denied their right to get married or to enter the priesthood. They are almost always accepted into every church and are encouraged to participate to an extent. Catholics are strongly against homosexual acts and homosexuals are strongly for them. Not everyone has the same opinion. Other scientists, conservatives, liberals, and other affiliations also have different views on homosexuality. Sharing the same views as any of these groups can assist anyone in their journey of where they stand in the world in relation to homosexual people. Knowing about the different sides anyone can take will also help in paying respect to other’s point of views.
The Catholic Church’s Opinion
Catholics view homosexuality as immoral and the unnatural path in life. There are several paths that Catholics may take in life. Staying away from what may lead to sin is essential for all Catholics to fulfill a holy life. Catholics consider homosexual acts as a sin to avoid. According to Robinson (2005), being homosexual, in the opinion of a Catholic, is something that can be avoided, and it is a choice that someone makes. If …show more content…
Not allowing homosexuals to marry also goes against the United States Constitution, which states that everyone is created equal. Homosexuals say that many people get married without the purpose of having children, like those who are too old and others that are incapable of reproducing. Someone who is homosexual believes that being attracted to the same gender is how a person is, and they cannot change how they
The Catholic Church’s Opinion
Catholics view homosexuality as immoral and the unnatural path in life. There are several paths that Catholics may take in life. Staying away from what may lead to sin is essential for all Catholics to fulfill a holy life. Catholics consider homosexual acts as a sin to avoid. According to Robinson (2005), being homosexual, in the opinion of a Catholic, is something that can be avoided, and it is a choice that someone makes. If …show more content…
Not allowing homosexuals to marry also goes against the United States Constitution, which states that everyone is created equal. Homosexuals say that many people get married without the purpose of having children, like those who are too old and others that are incapable of reproducing. Someone who is homosexual believes that being attracted to the same gender is how a person is, and they cannot change how they