An Open Letter to Cardinal Raymond Burke | A Queer Calling - 0 views
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Veille & Documentation on 18 Oct 14"An Open Letter to Cardinal Raymond Burke Posted on October 15, 2014 by Sarah and Lindsey A reflection by Sarah Dear Cardinal Burke, You probably don't remember me, but we met once a few years ago when I attended Mass regularly at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. I am a former Catholic who is now part of a different Christian tradition. I am also a partnered lesbian. Before I go any further, I want to make clear that my reasons for leaving Catholicism were in no way related to the Catholic Church's teachings on same-sex relationships or any other aspect of human sexuality. My current Christian tradition also teaches a conservative sexual ethic, and I was aware of that upon entering. I am writing this today in response to your recent commentary on the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, specifically the talk given by the Pirolas of Australia who shared about experiences of inviting their gay son and his partner to family gatherings. But what you're about to read is likely not what you might expect given the content of my first paragraph."