Hi AZMerf:

___It is one thing to allow gays and lesbians equal rights under the constitution as I believe that is a good thing for those of that persuasion. With that, I do not believe that the Church of whatever denomination should be marrying gay and lesbian couples. Remember, a Church is the house of our lord and that distinctly makes it a religious “thing”.

___And no, there really is nothing to be afraid of at all as long as the church is not sought after for marriage by those practicing the gay and lesbian lifestyle imho. Communion and or whatever other religious practices should not be held back if a gay or lesbian church member wants to participate however. Again, this is just my opinion.

___On a similar note but tangentially related, Catholic priests causing problems over the last 50 + years (actually hundreds) by pursuing an open now or hidden in the past Gay lifestyle should be banished from the priesthood imho. As for priests that have molested children, criminal charges to the full extent of the law should be brought immediately. It infuriates me that the Vatican and/or the various Archdioceses’ simply moved the criminals around like a shell game to protect both the church’s name and the criminals themselves. This really does sicken me to know end in this day and age.

___Flame Suit Mode On …

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net