The head of New York's Roman Catholic archdiocese faces a challenge to his stance on gay rights: the resignation of a church official who says he's "had enough" of the cardinal's attitude.
The conflict began when Carl Siciliano of the Ali Forney Center for homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people wrote Dolan, saying his "loud and strident voice against the acceptance of LGBT people" creates "a climate where parents turn on their own children."
Dolan responded that he's following church teachings. His response prompted Amodeo to quit.
BRICK OF THE DAY
Although, to be honest, he looks more like an Episcopalian than a Roman Catholic to me.
Would someone please let Mr. Amodeo know, "The Episcopal Church welcomes him" as well as the GLBT youth he works with.
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"I was just following orders." Thank you, Joseph Amodeo, for showing that no matter how high the one giving the orders, you can say no. It's an unjust order. Count me out.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a brick.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and Mrs MP.
ReplyDeleteChrist is Risen! (I doubt that Dolan spends much tnijime considering that)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheliah and right back at yer!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, Mad Household! And thank you for all the services.
ReplyDeleteWell, Happy Easter and thanks for listening, Lois.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to the entire Mad Gang! And, yes, this guy is to be commended for his brave stance. Joseph, come on over to TEC! You'll be in great company,
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you, Whiteycat.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you expect from a Ratzinger handpuppet?
ReplyDelete"Ve vere just following orders!"
"a climate where parents turn on their own children"
ReplyDeleteMy father made my teenage years hell because he thought I was gay. He thought he had to toughen me up. So it's not just an American thing or a 21st. Century thing.
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