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| Diane Dougherty at Marriage Equality Rally in Atlanta, GA. |
As
the Associated Press reported “Catholic Bishops Scrap Welcome to Gays”, going on
to say they failed to approve an even watered down section on ministry to
homosexuals….I, a Roman Catholic Woman Priest, attended a rally at the City Hall
in Atlanta in support of Marriage Equality. You might ask why I would act in
opposition to the hierarchy, especially as a priest? Our community, Roman
Catholic Women Priests, and most Catholics, do not hold the beliefs of the
hierarchy and understand our sons and daughters are born whole and are made in
the image of God. They are truly God’s children and when the church hierarchy
and civil authorities act against them, it is a violation of a God.
I
went to this rally because of the love shared with many beautiful LGBT friends
who have enjoyed long term relationships. I believe they should have the right
to be civilly married and have all of the benefits society offers. I went in
support of the beloved people of First Metropolitan Community Church, who have
given me a home from which I can minister as an ordained woman. I went in
support of all people who are denied human rights. Each person who steps out in
love moves closer into the heart of a God of love. As Roman Catholic Woman
Priest…..we step out toward love and with open arms, embrace all who wish to
grow together. We step out to recreate a Catholic church of full inclusion-one
that embraces love and its people without exceptions.
Reverend
Diane Dougherty, ARCWP, www.arcwp.org
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