Links for 02/03/1 | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: Pilate was an imperialist who deserves Hell, however Christ desiring their salvation does not overcome their ability to reject it. Whether the cosmic drama, as people call it, give the damned a second chance is something for our future - though it is all but a moment in the eyes of God.
I am not sure why one is afraid when people who have been suffering for thrity years and who are dependent on parents who are probably soon to die themselves might want to join their parents rather than having to live where they cannot cope - unless one believes God is Ogre who will damn them for it. Its not like their parents or the government are mandating their extinction - now that would be scary. Should they have to jump through some hoops, including trying a new mode of living in semi-autonomy, before they take such a step - but its their step. Punishing them for trying to end their lives on their own by criminalizing suicide - now that is scary unless it just leads to treatment. Autism is not depression, however - and if they are not diagnosed as bipolar, again, its their call and none of MSW's business.
I am sure that today's statement from Chicago has elicited howls from Rigali -wherever he is hiding for eventual justice - and his successor in Philadelphia. Bravo to the priest in question who trusted in the judgment of his Archbishop. Of course, I would allow that priest a husband while still fulfilling his duties.
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