The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

[sarisataka]

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.

“Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said during an exclusive interview Tuesday with The Associated Press.

Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQ community, and he himself referred to the issue in terms of “sin.” But he attributed such attitudes to cultural backgrounds, and said bishops in particular need to undergo a process of change to recognize the dignity of everyone.

“These bishops have to have a process of conversion,” he said, adding that they should apply “tenderness, please, as God has for each one of us."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ap-interview-pope-francis-homosexuality-070056369.html

It's a step... The movement in a positive direction should not be lost in the negativity that will undoubtedly appear elsewhere.

[Lovie777]

1. Nor is hate....................

until someone or something is physically harmed, damaged, or non-existent.

[sarisataka]

2. True, hate is not a crime

Unless action is taken. It is, however, a sin. Biblically much more clearly a sin than homosexuality. Thus I endeavor to hate no one, but I am human.

I find the basis for considering homosexuality a sin to be on shaky theological ground. If Pope Francis ever wants to discuss the matter I would be happy to meet with him.

[shrike3]

3. You and me, both.