Catholic Charities faces David Catania, at DC gay marriage hearing

[xothegirlz]

This is absolutely disgusting. I'm sure the anti-gay activists will use this as a new example of gay marriage legislation impeding religious rights. This man collects a huge salary, and his organization relies on public funds. Separate church and state.

[Antichrist4Life]

That Catania is one hell of a speaker. He really drove the poing home and made it sharp, loud and clear. It doesn't make sense that they don't care what a couple's religious or non-religious stance is, but care so much about their sexual orientation. What's the meaning of that?

And why are they refusing to any longer provide services for health care, and the homeless?! What on earth does THAT have to do with homosexual marriage, for Pete sakes?! This is ridiculous!

[MFDoyleIII]

Just stop giving our money to the church and give it to real organizations who will do good for everyone...

[Boudiga]

"we won't provide gay couples with medical benefits, but we'll protect pedophiles. " I'm not just talking about the priest, but about that poor little nine yr old girl in South America who was raped by her stepfather and the church made a big stink about her getting an abortion, even though her life was at risk. So they kicked her doctor and her mother out of the church, for allowing her to have an abortion that saved her life. But the child rapist is still a full member of the catholic church!

[spagandtuna]

Very good points here. And, in the long run, it's probably best that CC not be permitted involvement in this issue. Their cruelty on this issue is probably reflected elsewhere in their operations.

[parbineagle1]

catholic charities bring my whole family from my country to America i been here for like 1 year and 6 months.

[StuartTV]

nice work, whoever posted this. i posted a video response that includes interviews with homeless folk who are pissed at catholic charities' threat to cut off services.

[allgoo19]

Why is this a big issue?

Just terminate the contract then make a new contract with the church across the street!

If no churches take it, then start public service. Noone will demand near $268,000.- salary!!

[LegalEagleX]

The Catholic Church has NO CLAIM TO MORAL AUTHORITY. They are full of s**t and protect child molesters - and they should stay out of politics.

[xephyr1000]

Wuerl just demonstrates how PATHETIC religion is that he would use the withholding of charitable assistance to the disenfranchised and impoverished, and treat them as political pawns in his attempt to promote liturgical POWER and religious dogma! This is Dark Ages mentality!

[OSTARAEB4]

As a gay man, I wouldn't want anyone to feel uncomfortable with their religious beliefs.I find it laughable when religious ppl feel discriminated against. Let me know how many gays killed or bashed a Catholic or Mormon. This is yet another threat attempt to derail a right gays want that straights take for granted. I'M sure your wedding day was special!This explains why I don't donate to orgs. Remove their tax exempt, or make all gay Americans tax exempt since YOU voted against our marriages!

[allgoo19]

OSTARAEB4: " Remove their tax exempt.."

Absolutely!!

And no contract with them. It's like endorsing one particular religion over the other!!

Enforce a strict regulation so that they don't try to influence the government by lobbying.

[Worldofchange]

Yea great point!!

[Clemburke1111]

Fuck the catholics and their personal beliefs.

[clubindiana4]

This is really unfortunate, because I USED to donate to catholic charities.....I also learned that a large chunk of catholic charities funding comes from the United Way.......too bad they won't get a dime from me anymore either.

[crispisauce]

Blackmailing our government so they can keep influence over our society

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE!

and finally they are being called out for what they are. They use our taxes, money of all U.S. citizens: including gays, lesbians, minorities, and others that are okay with gays, but refuse to provide services for some of these.

The speaker continually contradicts himself..

hmm i wonder if this will help create jobs when the church backs out on the thousands of homeless and poor....

[sadguyfoundout1]

wtf? it isnt clear in the bible that being a homosexual is wrong! even jesus himself said people who arent able to be sexually drawn to women ie eunuchs can inherit the kingdom of God what the **** is this guy talking shit for? thesumerkidz you are a hundred percent right!

[wntoply6]

please, the bible is not federal governmental LAW!!! it is a private religious belief.

to tell americans they must abandon the constitution in favor of religious belief is traitorist at best.

your belief is not necessarily truth, it's "belief".

i stand behind my constitution, not your bible!

[WellConditioned]

The bible is also clear on gluttony - 60 percent of American citizens.

Do you have a comment for that?

[neenerpuss]

The more the government "partners" with religion...the more religion feels like they have the power to dictate CIVIL LAW and run the government. We need to cut off all government funding and tax exemption for religions. That is truly separation of church and state! The money they save and collect in taxes will cover the charities work that the government or private parties can do.

[Gaygregator]

Keep fighting!

[GrimRoguePrince]

Just get rid of their tax exemption and use the funds that normally go to them through a charity that will actually help everyone.