Homosexuality
Topic:
The first topic discussed was about the Church's view on homosexuality.
Pro:
The first argument for why homosexuality should be accepted in the Catholic Church is that we are taught that God put us on Earth to be in relationship. So who is to say that two guys should not be allowed in a relationship? Also Jesus taught us that we should emphasize the importance of love and compassion. Therefore, if two guys love each other or are compassionate towards each other, or even if they aren't in a relationship but still show love and compassion towards others, they are fulfilling Jesus' teachings therefore they are going along with the Church's teachings.
Another argument for pro is that the Bible teaches us to love and to respect everyone. If homosexuals are not loved and respected the same as a man and a woman in a relationship, then those disrespecting the homosexuals are the true sinners. As a result, if the homosexuals are showing love and respect, then they are the ones carrying out the Bible's teachings. A similar aspect of the Bible is the catechism that we are being taught during mass and during other times, such as school religion classes. We are taught that everyone is equal in God's eye so why should there be an exception of homosexuals? These homosexuals should be treated the same way as any normal straight person in the Catholic Church.
The final argument for the pro side is that homosexuality is a decision that we make. We were given free choice, so with this free choice we can choose whether to be homosexual or not. Even if someone does choose to be homosexual, they can still show love and compassion, fulfilling Jesus' teachings, and al ...