Can a catholic attend a gay wedding
Can I attend a homosexual wedding ceremony?
The simple address is as follows: If invited to such a ceremony, as stated above, one should decline, responding, “My religious beliefs maintain that marriage is between a man and female, and therefore I will not be able to attend,” or simply saying, “I have other commitments,” that being to God’s law.
Every Christian needs to understand the foundation for this answer. Marriage is between a man and a woman, and their conjugal love is both unitive and procreative. The beautiful stories of creation in Genesis as skillfully as the teachings of Our Lord (cf. Mt 19:3ff) on marriage attest to this truth. Even for an unbeliever, reason alone dictates that a man and woman are complimentary, i.e., made for each other, and that marriage and the marital act are inseparable from the procreation of children and the continuation of the human race.
The emphasis on children must not be lost. Children contain a mother and a father whom they long to know and whom they have a right to know. A person’s family— Mom and Dad, siblings, grandparents, and others — provide identity. Also, stable marriages and families build a stable culture. A homosexual couple, however, eit
Can I Attend a Homosexual Wedding?
Question: I understand and agree with the Church’s stance on same-sex marriage. However, is it erroneous to congratulate people or attend the wedding of a same-sex couple? Wouldn’t it be similar to going to a wedding of a different religion?
While the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is reserved to one man and one woman, this doesn’t preclude Catholics from attending celebrations that aren’t Catholic sacramental weddings. Civil weddings don’t pass muster in the Catholic Church, nor do some unions famous in other religious communities. That’s not the gesture here. Mere presence at an event does not mean approval of everything that is taking place. If you were to take a poll of everyone gathered to mark any wedding, you would likely find a roomy range of opinions, convictions, and experiences with respect to marriage. Some people in attendance might not even approve of the marriage being celebrated, or of marriage at all! But all the guests would probably express cherish and friendship for the couple and a longing to support them at an important time in their lives. If someone invites you to a gay wedding or to a wedding of a different religion &
Can a Catholic attend a same-sex wedding?
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Being invited to the wedding of a family member or friend is often a cause for joy, but for many Catholics, being invited to a same-sex wedding can precipitate a deep internal conflict. How can one reconcile loyalty to family or a friendship with the teachings of the Church? Is it feasible to show love and respect without compromising one’s faith?
This dilemma, increasingly familiar in our society, puts one’s conscience to the test and raises complex questions about the practical application of Catholic doctrine in delicate personal situations.
The Catholic Church is transparent on its position on marriage and homosexuality, but applying these teachings to personal situations can be challenging. On the one hand, the Church affirms that marriage is an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
On the other hand, it calls on followers of Christ to treat homosexuals with respect and sympathy, raising difficult questions for those faced with the invitation to a lgbtq+ marriage ceremony.
So, out of “charity,” can a Catholic attend a homosexual “wedding”?
For Father Hugo Valdemar, who
Father Kenneth Doyle
By Father Kenneth Doyle • Catholic News Service • Posted October 11, 2016
Q. Our family consists of a mixture of Catholic and Protestant Christians. One family member, who is lgbtq+, is contemplating marriage to a same-sex partner. My husband and I perform not plan to appear the ceremony, in deference to our Catholic faith. (I assume that the church would not yearn us there to witness and seem to accept such a union.)
Over the years, we have worked hard to promote cohesiveness in a family where everyone is loved and accepted. Several family members do not seem to have a problem in attending this “commitment service,” and I fear that our absence will construct a major rift.
We execute expect to continue to welcome both this family member and the spouse into our home, as it is not our place to pass verdict, but we are concerned that after this “hurtful snub” they will not want to come and that other family members may disown us as well. We continue to pray for spiritual guidance and hope that you might address this issue in your column, both for our own advantage and for those in similar situations. Please suggest us as to ho .