Catholics say gay-marriage decision “unwelcome”
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  The Catholic Conference, which represents New York’s Catholic bishops on policy matters, said Gov. David Paterson’s “unilateral decision to recognize same-sex ‘marriage’” is “unwelcome.”  This is what Richard Barnes, executive director of the conference, said in a statement this morning:
  “The administrative action by Gov. Paterson compelling all state agencies to recognize same-sex ‘marriages’ performed in other states is an unwelcome bypassing of the state Legislature. Unfortunately, this unilateral move without legislative input is not in keeping with Mr. Paterson’s promises upon taking office of a collaborative and bipartisan governing style.”
  The definition of marriage pre-dates recorded history, according to Barnes. It should not be up to a single politician, court or Legislature to “redefine the very building block of our society in a way that alters its entire meaning and purpose,” he said.
   “What our biblical ancestors knew instinctively holds true today: Marriage between a man and a woman is the best way to assure the stable rearing of children and the flourishing of society. It should not be treated as simply one more lifestyle choice, equal to any other, because it is not,” Barnes said.
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I believe this is going to be Paterson’s “Waterloo.” He was not elected governor in the first place, and he has really stepped over the line here. Paterson should go back to having his affairs and hiding the money he spent on them. That’s all he seems qualified to do.
Well gay marriage is welcomed in Spain one of the most Catholic Countries in the world. Marriage is a basic civil right that should be attainable by all Americans if they choose. For those who are uncomfortable with gay marriage check out our short produced to educate & defuse the controversy. It has a way of opening closed minds & provides some sanity on the issue: www.OUTTAKEonline.com
Spain also was ruled by Franco the dictator for many years. So everything Spain does is just fine? No. But Paterson must think he is Franco. Hell, he’s not even Franco-American sauce. Another sauce, perhaps.
Well Wahoo Spain has evolved since Franco. Most of America is lost in the 50’s when it comes to LGBT rights…
Yes, Spain has evolved.
It has evolved in the wrong direction since Franco, and that is writing something.