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Originally Posted by Derek Sutton
Sure, because hating on religion is cool. Equally important though, on a local level, the importance of giving and charity goes far beyond any of you care to acknowledge or is ever reported publicly. Churches in general and our parish locally, are the most giving, compassionate and non publicized donors to many, many public organizations such as the Red Cross, Men's and Women's Shelters (Mustard Seed, YWCA Harbor House), Food Banks (virtually single handedly support and administer the U of L student food bank) the Performing Arts (CASA) and Operation Christmas Child to name a few of the top of my head, as well as a huge supporter of minor sports through the Knights of Columbus. Plus financially supporting numerous international charitable organizations as well as charitable missions to the far northern parts of Canada (Society of St Vincent De Paul). Providing emotional and financial support to those during difficult times of need by assisting with funeral costs and preparation, providing financial support and assisting those with rehabilitation and addictions counseling, financially assisting those have have undergone floods and fires in their own homes. Volunteer hours towards parks, play grounds, schools, seniors centers and the elderly.
But focus on whatever makes you happy.
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It doesn't make anybody happy to read today that the head of an organization with 1.3 billion people has decided gay people are going to hell. It doesn't make anybody happy to know gay people are going to be discriminated against more than they already are because of this statement the Vatican released.
I'm sure the church does a lot of great things. Lots of organizations do. That doesn't mean they get a pass for any evil they do.