The following comes from a July 19 story in the Los Angeles Times.
California Democrats are set to officially join the call for their party to include marriage equality on its convention platform, with a majority of the state’s Democratic congressional delegation already on board with the plan.
Thirty of the 34 delegates back the initiative, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and the state’s two U.S. senators, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. Their support will be expressed by a letter sent to the Democratic Party Platform Drafting Committee, asking for the party to support same-sex marriage in the platform.
In doing so, the California congressional delegation joins with a number of Democratic groups, ranging from state parties in Wisconsin, Texas and Pennsylvania, a group of former Democratic National Committee chairs and a plethora of national and local advocacy organizations. The move has taken on added impetus since President Obama’s announcement in May that he personally backs same-sex marriage rights….
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), a prominent supporter of gay rights, said in an interview that history is moving toward marriage equality, and that the Democratic Party should be on the right side of that shift.
Schiff, after a conversation with DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, said that she too supports the movement to include marriage equality, and is “increasingly confident” it will move forward.
To make the change, the 15 voting members of the Platform Drafting Committee will have to agree with the delegation’s position. The committee includes Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who was the first member of Congress to publicly announce he was gay, and, on July 7, became the first member of Congress to enter into a same-sex marriage. Frank has yet to declare a position on adding marriage equality to the party’s platform.
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Seeing how Barney Frank is not GAY, nor is he “married”, why would you say that he is both? He is a homosexual and his marriage was a fraud and an attack on God and Mankind. Everyone should re-read Isaiah 13:3-13 and not be surprised when this Day of The Lord does come, which could be anytime soon as we are MOCKING GOD more and more each and every day with the likes of Kermit the Frog, Boston Pink (used to be Red) Sox, the mayor of Boston, the what used to be the Democratic Party, the loud mouths of Hell-lywood, J.C. Penney, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, AT&T, Oreo cookies, General Mills, Home Depot, Kodak, etc. that are giving themselves a one-way ticket into the pits of Hell as they are trying to destroy God’s plan for marriage. May God have mercy on them and us. +JMJ+
I need to purchase some home improvement goods. I WILL NOT go to Home Depot, I will go to Catholic owned and operated Ganahl Lumber(the Anaheim store closes on Sunday) or, if I can’t find what I need there, Lowe’s. We need to put our money where our mouths are!
God bless, yours in Their Hearts,
Kenneth M. Fisher
St. Peter Damian’s most dramatic and explicit condemnation of forbidden clergy sexual activity was the Book of Gomorrah , completed in 1051. The author had been a Benedictine monk and was appointed archbishop and later cardinal by the reigning pope. Peter Damian was also a dedicated Church reformer who lived in a society wherein clerical decadence was not only widespread and publicly known, but generally accepted as the norm. His work, the circumstances that prompted it and the reaction of the reigning pope (Leo IX) are a prophetic reflection of the contemporary situation. Peter Damian begins by singling out superiors who, prompted by excessive and misplaced piety, failed to exclude sodomites He asserts that those given to “unclean acts” not be ordained or, if they are already ordained, be dismissed from Holy ). He holds special contempt for those who defile men or boys who come to them for confession Likewise he condemns clerics who administer the sacrament of penance (confession) to their victims The author also provides a refutation of the canonical sources used by offending clerics to justify their proclivities He also provides chapters which assess the damage done to the church by offending clerics. His final chapter is an appeal to the reigning pope (Leo IX) to take action. The pope’s response, included in the cited edition, is an example of inaction similar to that of contemporary church leaders. Pope Leo praised Peter Damian and verified the truth of his findings and recommendations. Yet he considerably softened the reformer’s urging that decisive action be taken to root offenders from the ranks of the clergy. The pope decided to exclude only those who had offended repeatedly and over a long period of time. Although Peter Damian had paid significant attention to the impact of the offending clerics on their victims, the Pope made no mention of this but focused only on the sinfulness of the clerics and their need to repent. +JMJ+, turn within and judge your own, as they have given themselves to Hell.
Now that was interesting! Thanks for sharing that. What a frustrating thing that we can’t long for the ‘good old days’ though. “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again;
there is nothing new under the sun.’ Ecclesiastes 1:9
Support for the Mortal Sin of SODOMY is evil. Just as supporting ABORTION – murder for convenience – which is already in the DEMOCRATIC Platform – is evil. Catholics, other Christians, and people of good will are eventually going to be held responsible for their VOTES. Voting for evil politicans at any level of government begets evil administrators and evil appointees. CA residents, send this article to your Diocese Bishop and your Parish Pastor.
When I ran for Congress, I openly stated that some may be in Hell because of how they voted!
I am now 73 and have no plans to run for Office again. It would take an Act of God to get me to do so!
God bless, yours in Their Hearts,
Kenneth M. Fisher
I wonder if these DEMOCRATS will have equality in HELL, along with those who VOTE them into office.
I have stated many times: “You can’t be a Catholic and a Democrat”. Take your pick but you can’t be both!
Jo Ann,
I hope you realize how many Bishops are still Demoncrats! An overwhelming MAJORITY!
God bless, yours in Their Hearts,
Kenneth M. Fisher
The Democrat Party is the enemy of Catholics and the enemy of America.
The democrats are truly the party of the culture of death. This is the leftists way of disregarding what the voters in CA have asked for so they can promote their own agenda. These representatives were voted into office to represent the views of their constituents and are doing as they please on this issue; not representing what Californians have said through Prop 8. We are the dumb ones by continuing to vote for people who don’t represent our best interests, our desires and who promote death. Maybe this November the tides will change. God Love You.
I hope that they do,because there is not one democrat political hack who who would not vote for gay marriage. it is about getting the most on your side to win elections. They already are the party of death. Free contraception, sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide are all supported by democrat politicians including Catholic ones. Put in writing and sign on to it. God knows what is in your heart. Its time to let all Christian voters know as well. Then every vote will be a clear vote for life or death.
The California Democrats have so infested the Legislatures and Courts with the ubiquitous gay agenda to the point of I’m wondering how did the rest of California ever sit there and watch their state evolve into a Homosexual’s Paradise with Artificial HollyWood everything. California needs to restore the rule of law and prevent the twisting of voting before it goes into the sea at the next Earthquake. Where else is disagreement with the re-invention and definition of marriage treated so shabbily?
In recent years one way some homosexuals (sodomites) get into the political world is by running first for office in boards, such as boards of education, or a public utility board. They get their feet in the door at a level where they can insinuate themselves into the mainstream and then begin their destructive efforts and their rise to power. Think about it next time you give short shrift to those little positions you see on your ballot.
This is precisely how the city council of Columbus Ohio operates. Although the state of Ohio does not recognize any form of gay marriage and has defined it, the Democrats in City Council with the Black Mayor’s consent has approved and spent $650,000 additional dollars for health insurance coverage of any repeat any type of couples living together. Any Tom, Dick, Harry and any women or true opposite sex couples living together without being married are elgible. What did the city council say about their deceitful action? “It’s the right thing to do”/ The biggest outrage is that most of these liberals get into council via someone leaving for state or other employment and being appointed without being elected. One lesbian attorney got slipped into council and promptly within a very short time sailed right into a state position. California has nothing over Columbus Ohio known as Cowtown USA.
What’s a “Black Mayor”?
Francis, who are you, really? Why must you be so antagonistic and hostile to free and open conversation? Though you’re fairly swooning with excess sensibility, please try to remember that until liberals make it to the contrary, this is still a free country and people express ideas and experiences that may be antithetical to your own. Get it?
Dana:
I have to say your comment is as difficult to interpret as the “Black Mayor” comment Bud hasn’t explained yet.
Who am I? Dana, there’s my picture and my real name next to it. Nobody else on this page has the courage to post his own picture and be known, yourself included. Furthermore you can read my comments; is something missing? Could you explain what it is you seek to know?
“Why must you be so antagonistic and hostile to free and open conversation” is a very odd question/complaint in response to “What’s a Black Mayor?” I have no idea how my questions could possibly be hostile to free or open conversation, unless you think “free and open” means something very different from the dictionary definitions.
I also do not comprehend what “excess sensibility” could possibly mean. When does sensibility cross the line and become excessive? Perhaps when the soldiers hold you down and drive the first nail through your hand? Nor do I understand how swooning and sensibility belong in the same phrase. Perhaps you’re using a figure of speech not common in California (where I live) or you’re just being sarcastic, but if that’s the case, you’ve gone so far over the top you lost me.
“…this is still a free country” Right, Dana, and I freely asked for clarification in three words. If you think that impedes your freedom, we could have a very interesting and possibly fruitful conversation about what “freedom” should mean to a Catholic living in a modern or post-modern society, because it appears to be a very different concept in my mind than yours, and possibly Bud’s as well — But he’s remained silent about what he originally meant by his comment about the Black Mayor.
So, to answer your final question: I get that you think “liberals” are the root of all that’s wrong with our country. I get that you think I’m a liberal, yet you don’t understand who I am. I get that you think I somehow impede free and open conversation (but I don’t get what you think “free and open” would look like). So for the most part: No, I don’t get it.
Tell me what it is you get. Show yourself.
Well, I think we’re just two Americans separated by a ‘common language’, Francis. Thanks for responding, though. I’m sure Bud understood what I said. I don’t have a picture posted because I don’t know how to do it. How do we do it ? I’m guessing that is why no one else has their picture posted either. It’s not cowardice so much as being computer challenged. I used to have to be a real nerd when I was in graphic design and everything was computerized, but I sort of let all that go by the by sort of on purpose. haha Actually, not to be rude but I’m finding this whole conversation unnecessary. I’m truly sorry for responding in a way that seemed hostile to you. In the midwest, that question “what’s a black mayor” is loaded… let’s just stick to how to post our mug shots. Could you give us a step by step? I remember an old cartoon of an old woman busily typing at the computer and she’s saying in her email..”I’m young and blonde, quite thin and beautiful…” Now the truth will out and you’ll be the only handsome one among us.
To post your image rather than the randomized one: Go to wordpress.com, create an account, edit the account profile and upload a picture. They call it a “gravatar” for “global avatar.” Then, when you post you comment on CCD, an option should appear to let you “post from account” or something like that. You log in at wordpress.com, and then post at CCD.
I believe that if we see each others’ faces, we are more likely to behave civilly.
It would be nice if the editor would add a link to the page and more definitive instructions than I can give. I did this a few weeks ago, and I remember it only vaguely. Since I’m already logged in, I can’t tell exactly how it’s done.
If, as Dana said, “what’s a Black Mayor” is a loaded question, I want to know why Bud used the term in the first place. It could be analogous to the “Black Pope,” a.k.a. the Superior General of the Jesuits. Or, it could be a racist expression. Without some clarification, I don’t know what to think, but I’m disappointed that no other practicing Catholic would challenge use of that term.
Francis, it is all your fault. You’ve created a monster. I had to start a blog page, which meant I started writing a blog! haha. I just downloaded this picture because it was what I used when I was selling books online. You can click on the image…I have more wrinkles now, and I don’t go out during Thanksgiving week without wearing a paper bag on my head, but I’ll change the photo when I get better at this. Thanks for the tips! That was actually quite fun. I couldn’t use my name on my blog as it’s been taken ten times over. Everyone should try this so we’ll be more civil as Francis says. See? I’m a new person already. Oops. Well, no one is perfect.
Dana:
You look very literate!
Laurette,
As a former Officer in both Parties, let me say that you have hit proverbial nail on the head!
God bless, yours in Their Hearts,
Kenneth M. Fisher
So Nancy Pelosi is a Catholic. Really?
Dale, there are 4 kinds of Catholics – – – Faithful Catholics, Heretical Catholics, Schismatic Catholics, and Ignorant Catholics. (There is no excuse for ignorance in the USA with the CCC available.) Nancy Pelosi is a heretic and schismatic. For definitions see: CCC 2089.
Pelosi certainly claims herself to be Catholic like Biden and HHS abortion queen, Sibelius. The most hilarious quote from a Pelosi statement is “MY FAITH COMPELS ME” in justifying what she absolutely knows is not Catholic in any sense of the word.
Actually, she is a CINO-Catholic-in-name-only! The same holds for all those who claim to be “catholics” but ignore what the Church teaches.
Dale, I think someone has let all the air out of her balloon. When asked recently about attending the convention, she suggested that members of her party stay home to tend to their campaigns. Do you think her retirement was voluntary? She’ll have much to contemplate in the future. I wonder if she understands at all how complicit she is in the deaths of so many babies. I actually feel pity for her. Imagine having to face that! As Mother Theresa always said, “Thank God it wasn’t you!”
Look at the very tragic smile above on the face of Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank). This is a man who is obviously unaware that he has also joined the ranks of falling into into the devil’s trap. Yes, there are many politicians in society who have convinced themselves that there is no such thing as the devil. Through their own darkened intellects they have convinced themselves that Almighty God has become a tolerant God of condoning perversion and immorality. Guess what foolish politicians? You are dead wrong and your personal accountability will be great. These politicians are the pushers of perversion and they have also fallen into history’s trap of being called, “Useful Idiots” “The devil is a liar and a murderer from the beginning.”
Is history repeating itself in our nations politics? See the ‘IB Holocaust Project’ – “We congratulate you, Herr Kahl and Herr Hirschfield on this success! But don’t you believe that we Germans will allow such a law to exist for one day when we have succeeded into coming into power.”
“In direct relation to the fears of homosexuality came the pretext of restoring “traditional morality.” The media used sexual preference in political campaigns to deter the other opponent.”
II. Rohm Affair
“Hitler and his Nazi Regime soon started the full frontal attack on homosexuals, even his own government associates. The German left began to smear the Nazi movement with the charge of Homosexuality within their Party. Hitler clearing his party platform from homosexual attacks at his leaders and associates leads him to murder Ernest Rohm, head of the SA, who for the main part was the spark of the attack against Hitler.”
“Thus on 1 July 1934, the Koelnische Zeitung reported that the Fuhrer could no longer tolerate the burden in which homosexuals have engendered on their society. Hitler used the homosexual issue as a ploy to resolve a political power struggle.”
See the SPD Munchner Post article: National Socialism and Homosexuality
Catherine:
Interesting connection you make between the “gay marriage” initiatives and the rise of Nazism. Is it your opinion that conservative over-reaction to gay marriage could lead to a Facist takeover of the US?
Realistically, social progressives are unlikely to abandon gay marriage as an issue, even though before 2000 the whole idea of allowing gay marriage in the US would have seemed far-fetched. We should ask: What shifted opinion so quickly? It is somewhat like the story you quote about Weimar Germany, only in reverse. For it was attempts to restrict homosexual rights (as in Colorado’s 1992 “Amendment 2”) that triggered a Supreme Court ruling and gave the marriage equality movement much of its impetus.
The resulting social gyration underlines the importance of adhering to the Catholic way of treating homosexuals: We give them respect and support in all ways we can (CCC 2357 and following). This is completely separate from the question of whether the Church could ever recognize or consecrate homosexual relationships. The Catechism clearly lays out the Catholic path which is not anti-homosexual, and which holds closely to the traditional function of marriage in society.
The Democratic party left me………I didn’t leave it as Father Groeschel
says!!! Here is further proof.
I say we gather our pitchforks and shovels, light our torches and head up to Frankenstein’s vile castle! What we need right now is a true voice of leadership. Instead, to fight this patched up and truly dead monster aka demoncratic party we have someone who has all the excitement and leadership of tapioca pudding without even raisins in it! Why should it be considered a done deal at the convention. What a wonderful thing if there was actual debate and the selection of a new candidate, like Sen. Rubio. The Republicans must have been bought off by the demons. They can’t seriously want to win with what we have.
Dana, as usual we are of one mind, this one is profound. I can hear the wailing of the wolves in the darkness!
Dana,
Sen. Rubio is a fine man and a very good Senator, but he can not be President for the same reasons Obama shouldn’t be President. For the Republican Party to nominate Rubio would be opening itself to true accusations of gross hypocrisy!
God Bless, yours in Their Hearts,
Kenneth M. Fisher
Probably the only thng good about Adam Schiff-less’s proposal to add gay marriage to the Democratic party platform is that quite possibly the move will send a message to any moderate democrats left in this demonic organization that it’s TIME TO LEAVE! I hope they do it and then watch for sure how this latest cluelss action will first cause a fusillade of shots into their collective left foot, and second will make sure that they LOSE THE ELECTION, in both House and Senate, AND in the presidency. The Democratic party has been in a constant state of disarray for over thirty years now, losing more and more popularity, making fools of themselves and ensuring, at times, that the opposition will win. I believe this will be the case in 2012, and, for me, the SOONER THE BETTER. and then WATCH the demonratic party go the way of the Whigs. Complete extinction. It’d be Great Fun to watch. And well-deserved. GOD BLESS ALL, MARKRITE
Thanks,Bud! Go Bucks! I hadn’t heard that about Columbus…that explains the change in the Sunday paper! The Dispatch used to be conservative and readable…but at least it carries Prince Valiant . Let’s hope he doesn’t go green on us. Kenneth, speaking of Homo Depot, how do we get the word out to people? Their home base is Columbus, Bud…we’re seeing a pattern here, and they have these big conventions in Bloomington with their rainbow parade. Talk about hypocrisy!! Rainbows and balloons when they’re basically Brown Shirts and Black Death. I’m trying not to roll my eyes!
Homo depot!!! Oh my!
Oops! A typo! Sorry Mark!
I suppose the Nazi reference about Brown Shirts, in connection with “rainbow” culture is also a typo? I’m rolling my eyes, too.
Please do, it’s so therapeutic! A shrug of the shoulders is also a known cure for what ails us. Also, by rolling your eyes you give me a rest from resting in the cross hairs of your gimlet gaze. Great scott, I think you’re eyes just crossed!
If shoe fits where it, Hey Francis go look and see how the tolerant gay shame (pride) parade thugs treated a group of Catholic protesters. Screaming obscenities about Our Lady and Our Lord, holding upside crosses and spitting.
CANISIUS you realy shouldn’t be attneding gay pride parades.
people will think you are gay.
stay home and watch ewtn or something fun.
Canisius:
It isn’t hard to imagine intolerant gay pride promoters getting into a tussle with “traditional” Catholic protesters or acting out blasphemously. I have zero desire to defend or promote either behavior. The point is that some of the “pride” offenders may dress up like Nazis if that’s their fetish, yet their social and political behavior within their enclaves is much more like Orwell’s animals. Furthermore, screaming obscenities about Our Lady and Our Lord, inverting crucifixes and spitting are not the behavior norm for homosexuals, any more than your stridency is the norm for Catholics.
As I pointed out in my 8:09am comment above, the “marriage equality” initiatives got their start because of attempts to constrain gay civil rights. Conversely, the attempts to constrain homosexual civil rights started in part because of earlier advances made by the gay rights side. Can you see how both sides’ behaviors and blind antagonism reinforce each other toward extremism?
Francis:
Yeah, I think they call it a “culture war”.
Homosexual marriage was the Bridge Too Far for the gay rights movement, and they have handed the election to the Republicans by adopting it in their platform.
There are some issues that cannot be fudged, Francis.
This is one of them.