It is the act of engaging in sexual activity with someone of the same sex that is regarded. From the catechism of the catholic church, 1994 chastity and homosexuality 2357 homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience an exclusive or predominant sexual attraction toward persons of the same sex The catholic church teaches that homosexual acts are always violations of divine and natural law
Homosexuality and the Catholic Church – Ascension
This tract explains the reasons behind this teaching.
Faithful to revealed truth the catholic church, as both mother and teacher, does not invent truths based on current trends but faithfully safeguards what has been revealed by god in sacred scripture and tradition
Regarding homosexuality, the catechism of the catholic church, in paragraphs 2357 to 2359, offers a clear and compassionate teaching Stances of faiths on lgbtq+ issues Roman catholic church produced by the hrc foundation the roman catholic church, the largest christian denomination in the united states with an estimated 62 million members, has welcomed celibate gay and lesbian people into its church life but increasingly is becoming more intolerant even of this population. Discover the roots of gender ideology and why its rise within catholic circles threatens authentic faith and human dignity.
Understand the balance of truth, love, and compassion in church doctrine.
