The Catholic Church will continue its resistance against the so-called “homosexual agenda” for perhaps a long while to come. But where is the future headed? Though there will be set-backs at times for those pursuing gay-marriage rights, adoption rights, and anti-discrimination laws, the push for change is headed in one direction only: forward in favor of the LGBT community.
The Catholic Church, grounded in deep traditional values, exists in a society of constant change and growth. The benefit of such an institution and spiritual home is that it doesn’t follow the whims and fads of a changing society. Instead it remains firm ground to support the spiritual and moral life of the faithful.
But nothing can stop the forward momentum of change when it is led by people who need that change and will keep fighting until they get it. Gays and lesbians want not to suffer any longer. They want their committed relationships honored and recognized at the same level as straight couples because their love is just as strong. They want equal opportunity to adopt because their vocation to be parents is just as real.
But many Catholics believe the moral obligation thus far is to resist, until the leaders of the Church say otherwise.
Will they say otherwise someday?
As Catholics we believe that the Truth is not something that can just change. But I don’t believe the “Truth” on these matters has been fully understood just yet.
I think the Catholic Church will ever so slowly move along toward a greater understanding of the LGBT inner experience as more gay Catholics speak up – not in a hostile manner but with love and respect for the Church. As time passes and society in general becomes more comfortable with LGBT people, the Church will also become more sensitive to our needs.
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