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I'm curious about learning more about why the Church says what it says about gay unions. I can understand why the Church would say that same-sex couples should not have sexual relations, even if they are married by their local governments. They are not married within the eyes of the Church and would, thus, be considered to be fornicating. Be that as it may, however, I am curious to know why the Church does not see same-sex unions as valid partnerships to be married within the Church. I am guessing it's because such a union would not produce any biological offspring, but if that is the case, then why are heterosexual couples that are infertile allowed to marry?
I'm not trying to start a fight or go against the Church's teachings as if I know better, but if I am to say that I don't support same-sex marriages, I'd at least like to be clear on why I'm not supposed to support it as a Catholic. Please be respectful in your responses and try not to argue with each other. Thank you!
I'm curious about learning more about why the Church says what it says about gay unions. I can understand why the Church would say that same-sex couples should not have sexual relations, even if they are married by their local governments. They are not married within the eyes of the Church and would, thus, be considered to be fornicating. Be that as it may, however, I am curious to know why the Church does not see same-sex unions as valid partnerships to be married within the Church. I am guessing it's because such a union would not produce any biological offspring, but if that is the case, then why are heterosexual couples that are infertile allowed to marry?
I'm not trying to start a fight or go against the Church's teachings as if I know better, but if I am to say that I don't support same-sex marriages, I'd at least like to be clear on why I'm not supposed to support it as a Catholic. Please be respectful in your responses and try not to argue with each other. Thank you!