Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe of the Diocese of Sault Ste Marie has come out with a pretty strongly-worded statement against Catholic politicians who advocate so-called same-sex marriage. (Thanks to Mark Cameron for tipping me off.) As many of you know, I hail from Sudbury, Canada. Growing up, Mgr. Plouffe was my diocesan Bishop. We had some good times together, since my father was one of his deacons, as well as some tense times -- Bishop Plouffe tended to be on the progressive side of things, while I'm definitely conservative. Regardless, Bishop Plouffe has been very supportive of me in my journey as a canonist -- he too is a canon lawyer -- and thus it pains me to see him come under attack for stating the Catholic position, both clearly and concisely. I pray that he will hold the course, and ask you to pray for him as well.
Religion sucks. It's all a joke, why can't you see that? THERE IS NO GOD! I'm 17 years old and you are trying to corrupt me with lies. And on top of that, how can you say that there can't be Gay marriage, if YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PRIESTS SLEEPING WITH LITTLE ALTAR BOYS??? Well, I do NOT represent the gay community, but I am OUTRAGED at your beliefs! Why should YOU determine who can get married or not? Your not "God"!