Archbishop Chaput, Hillary Clinton, and the rules | National Catholic Reporter by MSW. MGB: On Clinton, whether she broke any rules on her e-mail server depends largely on the actions of her computer and security staff. This has nothing to do with her fundraising or her husband's sexual excess. We get that you don't like her, but we really don't care if you do or not. Maryland will give her 10 electoral votes either way.
As for Chaput, he is technically correct on doctrine - even about the sex - however if the desire is to bring these people back into the Church, treating them like adults sexually is probably smarter. Chaput and his self-referential celibates (sometimes including Francis) are largely ignored on sexuality and that is probably a good thing. When priestly celibacy is done away with, they might have a vaid opinion. Until then, meh. The fact is, a civil marriage is still a marriage and it is not fornication to have sex within it - especially as the adultery was committed against the other partner only if the other partner did not commit it first.
As for the gays, we knew Chaput would not be any source of inspiration - even to his own gay priests - who are likely blessing gay marriages behind his back,even now. Probably the straight ones too - and if not the resigned priests certainly are.
The sad fact of the matter is that, unless the bishops receive clear instruction in Magisterial language, they think they have freedom to ignore the new teaching. If Francis had been clear on changing doctrine, Chaput would not have room for mischief. You can't soft play Magisterial power and not expect that to happen. It seems like the liberals were right about wanting doctrinal change to go further - mostly because Chaput and his ilk don't do subtlety.
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