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SF Archbishop Defends Catholic Church on Prop 8 Religious leader claims it's their responsibility to teach faith, beliefs

Updated 7:06 AM PDT, Thu, Dec 4, 2008

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Prop 8 is a lightning rod for controversy.

For the first time, the head of the San Francisco Archdiocese is defending the Catholic church's stand on Proposition 8.

In a statement posted on the church's Web site, Archbishop George Niederauer says:

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belinda Friday, Dec 5 at 4:06 AM FLAG COMMENT The Catholics and the Mormons together on an issue!!! Why not? If more religious communities would work together on publc issues where there is agreement between them (moral issues) we would be able to establish some since of moral goodness in this country again. I congratulate both churches for being able to focus upon this area of agreement (the true meaning of the state called "marriage") than to remain divided because of theological beliefs. ... MORE >
A Roman Catholic Thursday, Dec 4 at 3:26 PM FLAG COMMENT Well said, Bishop George Niederauer. Re: what EQUAL RIGHTS said, deal with it. It has been put to a vote and the people have spoken, and you lost!
The Voter Thursday, Dec 4 at 2:31 PM FLAG COMMENT The Gay community got it's vote, it lost! Time to deal with it.
EQUAL RIGHTS Thursday, Dec 4 at 1:56 PM FLAG COMMENT CATHOLICS MORMONS = bigotsCATHOLICS MORMONS = bigots
Anonymous Thursday, Dec 4 at 9:28 AM FLAG COMMENT Good for you Archbishop. You have the same rights as everyone else to voice your concern. And since you are the Archbishop, it is your responsibilities to fight for traditional marriage. Whether people agree or disagree, I'm sure any religious leaders would do the same because that is what they breach. We are dangerously heading down a path where faith is no longer a factor in people's lives. Sad but as people think they are s ... MORE >