What to make of the forced resignation of Tony Spence | National Catholic Reporter

What to make of the forced resignation of Tony Spence | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: Like anybureaucracy, the bishops want the Church to present a united front against LGBT rights.  The problem for them is, the Church itself - the people of God - does not agree. It will only get worse for them as Catholic families seek the blessing of the gay marriages of their children, siblings and parents.  Priests will seek the married life, sometimes in pairs, with or without return to the laity (some will certainly bless such unions) while younger people avoid ordination at all and seek the married life.  Sadly, there are those who equate being gay with being a child abuser, which is not at all the case.  Openy gay priests are no threat to anyone.  It is estimated that half the priests are currently gay, so the bishops are particularly sensitive about this issue, but in a bad way.  What we are seeing is both fear and sour grapes. Neither is worthy from those who claim to speak for Christ.  Their consistent message of bigotry and stupidity is worse than failing to keep up a united front.