Catholic teaching is clear, on the importance of opposition to homophobia, in any form: It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the Church’s pastors wherever it occurs. (CDF) It is deeply regrettable though, that even this sentiment…… Continue reading Quest Partners With Stonewall to Counter Bullying in Catholic Schools
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English Bishops Oppose Homophobic Bullying
At Bondings 2.0, Francis DeBernardo has reported on a new manual produced for the English bishops on combating homophobia in Catholic schools. In his headline to the post, DeBernardo describes this manual as a “gift to the church” (and so it is). A new manual for Catholic school teachers in England and Wales on how…… Continue reading English Bishops Oppose Homophobic Bullying
Homophobia Kills: Catholic Schools Must Counter It.
There is abundant evidence that homophobia kills, directly (as in hate crime murders) and indirectly (as in driving the victims to suicide). As with all forms of hatred, what begin as thoughtless or careless language acquired at school, can mutate into something much more serious in later life. Conversely, good habits acquired when young, can…… Continue reading Homophobia Kills: Catholic Schools Must Counter It.
Catholic Teaching and Homophobia
Under a recently announced Department of Education program to combat homophobic bullying in schools, Stonewall has received funding for a project specifically aimed at LGBT-inclusivity among religious communities and in faith schools. Of particular interest, is that Stonewall will be implementing the project “in partnership with” LGBT faith groups. Speaking to Pink News after the DoE announcement,…… Continue reading Catholic Teaching and Homophobia
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