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A couple of new books have come out which are stirring up discussion on homosexuality. Fr. James Martin S.J. Hopes his little book promoting "respect, compassion and sensitivity" for member of the LBGT community will engender "further conversation."
Meanwhile, Daniel Mattson's Why I Don't Call Myself Gay is a weightier book written from firsthand experience by a man who experiences same sex attraction.
While I think it is important to listen to the voices of people who struggle with homosexual tendencies, there is also a kind of Catholic bottom line on the whole issue which cuts straight to the point.
Continued below.
Some Straight Talk on Sex
Meanwhile, Daniel Mattson's Why I Don't Call Myself Gay is a weightier book written from firsthand experience by a man who experiences same sex attraction.
While I think it is important to listen to the voices of people who struggle with homosexual tendencies, there is also a kind of Catholic bottom line on the whole issue which cuts straight to the point.
Continued below.
Some Straight Talk on Sex