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As the debate over transgenderism grows across the country, two Syracuse] Catholic churches are holding what local news calls a ‘series of talks on what it’s like to be transgender.’
The talks, which are sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church and St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, were organized by the All Saints LGBT Task Force and ‘volunteers from Family Allies for Trans Equality in New York State.’ They will all be held at the All Saints Parish’s Bishop Harrison Center.
The events will conclude with an all-day workshop March 8, tackling topics such as ‘Understanding Transgender’ and ‘Becoming an Effective Ally for Trans Rights.’….
The Diocese of Syracuse did not return a request for comment on the speaker/workshop series and whether the workshops and presentations violate Church teachings….
The sad thing is, the aforementioned two parishes are reportedly known, at least locally, for their liberalism and dissent. LSN commenter Judy Darweesh wrote, “Unfortunately, this comes as no surprise to Catholics from this area. These two churches have been carrying on like this for years without any reprimand. It’s an abomination!”The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches (no. 2333):
Everyone, man and woman, should acknowledge and accept his sexual identity. Physical, moral, and spiritual difference and complementarity are oriented toward the goods of marriage and the flourishing of family
Read more at http://barbwire.com/2014/03/09/transgender-catholic-churches/#3y9sS2ZPcQl5SLbP.99
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