Canadian bishop investigated for 'gay marriage' comments

[The Straight Story]

Coming to America? Canadian bishop investigated for 'gay marriage' comments
May 3, 2005
By Michael Foust

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (BP)--A Catholic bishop in Canada is under investigation by a government agency for condemning "gay marriage," and American conservatives say such infringements on religious freedom could be headed to the U.S.

The bishop, Fred Henry of Calgary, is being investigated by the Alberta Human Rights Commission for comments he made about homosexuality in both a letter to parishioners and a Calgary Sun newspaper column. Two homosexuals filed the complaints.

In the newspaper column, which stated basic Christian doctrine, Henry wrote, among other things, "Since homosexuality, adultery, prostitution and pornography undermine the foundations of the family, the basis of society, then the State must use its coercive power to proscribe or curtail them in the interests of the common good." He also argued that behind the push for "gay marriage" is a desire to have society accept homosexuality.

If found guilty, Henry could be fined -- and religious expression will have taken a big hit.

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=20716

[Chovexani]

1. More fuel for the fundie martyr complex

Before Air America started I used to listen to the local fundie radio station in order to keep tabs on those clowns, esp. Focus on the Family and they were constantly saying that American fundies needed to get their shit together or they were going to be "persecuted" like Canadian fundies.

[Ian David]

2. This is from a Baptist-fundie publication and they're full of shit

We have that "Wall Between Church and State" they're so fond of pretending isn't there.

It's supposed to work BOTH ways.

[The Straight Story]

3. Again,

This line is disturbing:

"then the State must use its coercive power to proscribe or curtail them in the interests of the common good."

I would like to see how he defines 'common good'....