ATLANTA — Small groups of gay Christians held vigils Tuesday outside the offices of Catholic bishops they say have ignored pleas to talk about the church’s anti-gay stance.Public advocacy of homosexuality is a scandal.
Holding posters with Bible verses calling for tolerance, the protesters went to diocese offices in 11 cities where bishops or archbishops refused to meet with members of Soulforce, a Christian group that advocates for recognition of gay rights.
‘‘We’re being treated like witches and infidels by the church,’’ said Cara Speltz, a Catholic protester in San Francisco who said she’s been refused Communion twice for wearing a rainbow cross.They're keeping the Church going? How nice of them...Personally, though, I believe the Church would be much better off without wayward liturgists who corrupt the rituals and directives of the Liturgy and choir directors who are afraid of or loathe sacred music.
‘‘Our goal is to touch them in their hearts,’’ Speltz said. ‘‘We are the choir directors. We are the liturgists. We are the ones keeping this church going in some cases.’’
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