Ortodox countries (Russia, Serbia...) are practically all against LGBT, so these, together with muslim, buddhist and hinduist countries, are the most prominent.
Most of the earlier adaptors of marriage equality are historically Catholic countries, including the first country to legalize it via popular referendum, Ireland.
What it looks like is that predominantly Catholic countries are still often politically liberal, and there are examples of such nations being receptive to Same-Sex marriage.
HOWEVER, among those countries that remain opposed to such changes, Catholic ones are the most prominent.
I would rather say that Catholic countries are mixed about LGBT, some are for it, some are against it, more or less 50:50.
The traditional religion of a country does not have to be the direct reason, but some strong correlation pattern can be seen, IMO - protestant countries are most frequently liberal, orthodox countries are most frequently conservative and catholic countries are a mixture.
That might be so, but only because of the size and influence of the Roman Catholic Church. There are many other denominations that are more emphatic and consistent in opposing what you are addressing in this thread. However, they are less politically powerful.Judging by this. It seems reasonable to me to assume that the Catholic church has done more to slow the acceptance of LGBT policies than any other Christian denomination (with the possible exception of the Orthodox Church).
To be a Catholic, you are supposed to accept the doctrines of the Catholic Church. If you don't, you are considered a heretic. You're supposed to accept the entire package. Of course individuals take that with various grains of salt, but that's the way it's supposed to work. The Catholic Church still holds the official position that homosexuality is sinful. So if people take their religion seriously, they won't be accepting the LGBTQ agenda.
That might be so, but only because of the size and influence of the Roman Catholic Church. There are many other denominations that are more emphatic and consistent in opposing what you are addressing in this thread. However, they are less politically powerful.
Maybe they've read the Bible?Then I would think there must be beyond immense pressure on the high leadership of the Catholic church to give there endorsement to LGBT. I wonder what has kept them from giving in for so long.
The Church is divided, Mike. It retains some of the most traditional of Christians, but it also includes (in high places as well as in the pews) some of the most "progressive" or liberal people. And this varies according to which nation we're looking at.Then I would think there must be beyond immense pressure on the high leadership of the Catholic church to give there endorsement to LGBT. I wonder what has kept them from giving in for so long.
There seems to be a disconnect between Catholic teaching and the folks who sit in the pews, depending on the area of course. For instance, according to recent studies, a majority of American and European Catholics favor same-sex marriage.
Majority of U.S. Catholics’ opinions run counter to church on contraception, homosexuality
How Catholics around the world see same-sex marriage, homosexuality
For a lot of Catholics, and not for them only but for many other Christians as well, there is much more to the type of Christianity to which they belong than doctrine alone.Isn't being disconnected from the teaching of the church to which one belongs evidence that the person doesn't really identify in that faith?
I suppose if the leader of that church agrees with a position, congregation members of that church should evaluate that position and decide whether it comports with the faith and doctrine they can stand up for.
The church in question uses, and has for centuries, a book which the churcûh based its doctrine upon. The book hasn't changed, but the doctrine has (to the extent that can be reasonably determined based on the pronouncements from the leadership). Perhaps, if one applies these realities, the disconnect you allude to isn't so hard to understand.
Hatred of LGBT people is a festering sore.LGBT is like a festering sore. It is and has, taken people away from God.
Hatred of LGBT people is a festering sore.
its not an act it a state of being when you way its a festering sore you are talking about the people who areThats where you are obviously tarring with the wrong brush!!
I said "LGBT is like a festering sore. It is and has, taken people away from God."
I didnt say the people were a festering sore!
Please, dont assume hatred of people when its the actual acts that are hated!
its not an act it a state of being when you way its a festering sore you are talking about the people who are
and this is what hate looks like"Its" a festering, evil sore. Brought into the world by the devil. Thats the plain truth.
and this is what hate looks like
because i don't hate the same people you do?Obviously you disagree with the Bible?
gay men are men and lesbians are womenGod made man and woman. Nothing in between. Man for woman. Woman for man.
how does he respond to you telling him he isn't a man. Does he agree with you that hes a festering evil?Its not hate. I dont hate them.
My nephew is gay. I dont hate him.
because i don't hate the same people you do?
gay men are men and lesbians are women
how does he respond to you telling him he isn't a man. Does he agree with you that hes a festering evil?
If you look at a map of the current countries where gay marriage is legal you will see that those countries with predominantly Catholic populations (Italy, Poland etc.) seem to be more resistant to the new LGBT policies than other countries whose religious population is not as strongly Catholic. Why is this? Do Catholics just have more desire to resist those changes?
I find it interesting in your research you did not find the countries where; not only is gay marriage not legal, but they put gay people to death publicly.
They are not Catholic, but you do not mention them - why is that?
Here are 13 countries where you can be executed for being homosexual - not one of them is Catholic.
13 countries where being gay is legally punishable by death — CulturePop
I find that a bit more abhorrent than the two or three Catholic countries you cited for not recognizing gay marriage.
Thoughts?
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