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    Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?
    Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?
    Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?
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    Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?

    By Dario de Iglesias

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    A few months back, I entered into a discussion with a homosexual acquaintance about the Roman Catholic Church. He immediately cut me off, shouting that “Gay Catholic” is an oxymoron. I contend that “gay Catholic ” is just as normal and natural as as any other Catholic person. The underlying fact is, Catholics are Christians.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDario de Iglesias
    Release dateJul 10, 2016
    ISBN9781310653520
    Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?
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    Dario de Iglesias

    DARIO DE IGLESIAS Dario de Iglesias was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sparta Senior High School in Wisconsin in 1974, after which he reported for Army basic training at Ft. Ord, California, then phase one of his Advanced Individual Training Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, California and phase 2 at Goodfellow AFB, Texas in March, 1975. He then served with the 408th Army Security Agency Company at Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone until January, 1978. From there, he attended another AIT at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, and was then stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas; Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin; and with the 5th Army Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. He completed his enlistment in May 1981 and joined the Air Force Reserve later that year. Dario received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with a concentration in Latin American Studies from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse in 1984 and received a Master of Arts degree in Spanish with a focus on secondary education from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1987. He moved to Chicago after completing his Master’s Degree to accept a teaching position at Morgan Park Academy, a private school on Chicago’s south side. By 1989, he would become advisor to the Key Club and a member of the local Kiwanis Club. As a Chicago Kiwanian, Dario served on the Board of Directors, and the Executive Board of Directors. In 1998, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of his local Division. While continuing to teach, Dario affiliated with the Navy Reserve in May, 1997 at Great Lakes and transferred to San Antonio and the Medina Annex, Lackland AFB, Texas, in 1999. During his Navy tenure, he has served in Guantanamo, Cuba; aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter CGC Harriet Lane, SOUTHCOM Headquarters, Miami, Florida, Joint Interagency Task Force South, Key West, Florida; and Commander Naval Forces Europe/Commander Sixth Fleet, Naples, Italy. He retired from the Navy Reserve Naval Information Operations Command Medina, Lackland AFB, Texas in 2009. Dario is a very active member of his local Catholic Parish, and is a veteran income tax preparer through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Project in San Antonio.

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      Gay Catholic - Dario de Iglesias

      Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?

      Published by Dario de Iglesias at Smashwords

      Copyright 2016 Dario de Iglesias

      Gay Catholic: An Oxymoron?

      A few months back, I entered into a discussion with a homosexual acquaintance about the Roman Catholic Church. He immediately cut me off, shouting that Gay Catholic is an oxymoron. I contend that "gay Catholici" is just as normal and natural as as any other Catholic person.

      A Gay Christian is not an oxymoron. A hateful Christian most certainly is. (From a Facebook post).

      Following is a series of articles toward the end of disproving this disparaging accusation.

      What the Bible says

      The intention here is not to make a mockery of the Word of God (The Holy Bible), but to shed light upon its interpretation in modern day.

      The Holy Bible really provides no direct guidance for understanding or judging homosexuality in the today’s world.

      What the Old Testament Says about Homosexuality

      The most cited Book against homosexuality from the Old Testament is the Book of Leviticus, an often-quoted, seldom-followed Book. The Holy Bible is normally not considered to be a buffet table where we pick and choose what we shall consume, yet in the case of the Book of Leviticus, this is, seemingly, the case. This open letter to Dr. Laura quite adeptly demonstrates this point.

      Dear Dr. Lauraii:

      Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

      I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other specific laws and how to follow them.

      1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

      2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

      3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual cleanliness - Lev.15:19-24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

      4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

      5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

      6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating

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