Naturgesetz: Catholic and Homosexual/Asexual: Etymology, n.

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I think Pope Francis gives us an excellent example of the importance of pastoral accompaniment as primary. In my opinion when the Catholic Church speaks to someone with a homosexual orientation, the first thing we should say is, "God loves you unconditionally. There is nothing you can do or have done that can ever make him stop loving you." Secondly, we should say, "Try to learn what God wants you to do, and try to do it." Third, and only third, we should say, "Here is how we believe God, in his love for you, wants you to live; and here is why we believe it. (For example, www.usccb.org/dpp/Ministry.pdf ) We invite you to consider it with an open mind, as the authentic teaching of the Church, and ask God to guide your mind and heart with his grace." Too often, in discussion about the third part, both we and the other person lose sight of the first two as part of our message.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Etymology, n.

etymology n. — the study of individuals who consume an entire packet of food (generally snacks such as crackers, cookies, potato chips, popcorn, candies) without offering any to their companions.

2 comments:

R. Burnett Baker said...: Um. Is a study of "lack of manners" really necessary? I'd suggest that anyone engaged in such a field seek a more useful, productive endeavor.

And don't socialize with anyone who won't share their cookies!

(smiles)

Rick; July 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM
naturgesetz said...: Rick — I think it's a useful study for advice columnists. When they understand this behavio(u)r, they can better advise people how to deal with it.
;); July 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Etymology, n.

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