SSM index - January-May 2005.CathOlic Insight has made special efforts over these last five months to investigate the background and some f the immediate consequences of Bill C-38, Mr. Paul Martin's proposal to introduce sodo-matrimony in anada. We are the only medium in the country to do so. We felt obliged to give this work the highest priority. This effort should be seen in the light of numerous earlier articles we published, most of which are now bundled in the book Judicial Activism Noun 1. judicial activism - an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) broad interpretation . A threat to Democracy and Religion (Available from C.I. at $19.95). Catholic Insight's 2004 coverage of so-called same-sex marriage (SSM SSM abbr. surface-to-surface missile ) may be found in the annual Subject Index in our December 2004 edition. Readers may not be aware of how much information C.I. has made available in the first five months of this year in a--somewhat desperate--effort to shore up the defences against the looming legalization LEGALIZATION. The act of making lawful. 2. By legalization, is also understood the act by which a judge or competent officer authenticates a record, or other matter, in order that the same may be lawfully read in evidence. Vide Authentication. of sodo-matrimony. The following index has five categories: I The philosophical context II The background of SSM III The politics of SSM IV The social and medical consequences of SSM V Catholic teaching on SSM I. The philosophical context January "No to Martin and Cotler", Editorial (Jan., 2005, p. 3). Discusses consensus by top-down manipulation, and man-made law pre-empting God and natural law. "The disappearance of Canada" (Jan., p. 12). Paula Adamick notes that "Canada has essentially become an economy," with no reference to its foundational Christian faith which provided the country with a unified vision in the past. Today Canada is a bit of a non-entity among nations. February "Same-sex 'marriage' and the culture war", Richard Bastien (Feb., pp. 30-34). After dealing with two main arguments used to further SSM (equality and discrimination), the author goes back to the nineteen sixties and the permissive society to find the roots of SSM in the contraceptive mentality. The counter-revolution will require the renewal of a natural law strategy to end this situation. This is an important article. May "Quo Vadis," John B. Shea (May, pp. 23-25). Discusses Paul Martin's idea that faith is well and good but he must adopt a "wider perspective." II The background of SSM January "Talking about sex", Janice Glover (Jan., pp. 16-17). The author places the spotlight on Alfed Kinsey and his abominable contributions in glorifying the homosexual lifestyle. 'A world report on homosexual controversies", as of December 2004 (Jan. 2005, pp. 38-44). For Canada, this includes coverage of"Who pushed for 'gay' marriage in Canada The Canadian federal government has exclusive authority governing marriage and divorce in Canada under section 91(26) of the Constitution of Canada [1]. However section 92(12) of the Constitution gives the provinces the power to pass laws regulating the solemnization of " (p. 40); "Policy corruptions at External Affairs" (p. 40); and the imposition of same-sex education in Toronto The elementary schools and high schools in Toronto, Ontario, Canada are operated by the Toronto District School Board and the separate Toronto Catholic District School Board. As a global city, it is also home to a number of post-secondary educational institutions. public schools (p.41). April "Getting it straight: Six misconceptions about same-sex relations", Staff Family Research Council (April, pp. 19-25). This summary presents researched data essentially concerning homosexuality, a word that can no longer be used in titles and on covers on websites because public libraries now refuse to print it out. The six myths are: that homosexuals are born that way; that they form 10% of the population; that they suffer discrimination; that sodomy sodomy Noncoital carnal copulation. Sodomy is a crime in some jurisdictions. Some sodomy laws, particularly in Middle Eastern countries and those jurisdictions observing Shari'ah law, provide penalties as severe as life imprisonment for homosexual intercourse, even if the is harmless; that children raised by them suffer no harm; that they do not molest mo·lest tr.v. mo·lest·ed, mo·lest·ing, mo·lests 1. To disturb, interfere with, or annoy. 2. To subject to unwanted or improper sexual activity. children more than heterosexuals. These falsehoods are refuted on the basis of scientific studies. This is another important article. Same-Sex Attraction: A Parent's Guide. Edited by John Harvey, OSFS OSFS Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (religious order) OSFS Order of St. Francis - Secular, 3rd Order Franciscan (religious order) OSFS Old Shoes for Sale OSFS Open Source Free Software . Book review by David Dooley (April, p. 44). Fr. John Harvey has 40 years of experience dealing with the homosexual condition in our society. He is the founder of Courage, a society to help Catholics who have difficulties with the homosexual condition. III The politics of SSM January "Paul Martin's vision of Canada", Rory Leishman (Jan., p. 10). Martin's vision of Canada's future strength clashes with Canada's declining fertility and his continued support for abortion and SSM. "Reactions to the Supreme Court decision" of Dec. 9, 2004, ruling that the government has a "right" to legalize le·gal·ize tr.v. le·gal·ized, le·gal·iz·ing, le·gal·iz·es To make legal or lawful; authorize or sanction by law. le SSM (Jan. 2005, pp. 32-33). A number of organizations who object are listed here. See also World report under Background of SSM, p. 40. February Paul Martin Jr. compared to his father, Paul Martin St., Letter (Feb., p. 4). Unlike the son, the father refused to accept Trudeau's proposed legalization of abortion and was thereupon there·up·on adv. 1. Concerning that matter; upon that. 2. Directly following that; forthwith. 3. In consequence of that; therefore. retired to the Senate. "Let us not have any illusions", Ian Hunter (Feb., p. 9). Explains the Supreme Court ruling in the light of the ongoing culture war. "Arrogant judicial power", David Dooley (Feb., pp. 12-13). A brief background analysis to the courts' interference in political matters, plus the note that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not create rights, no matter what the Supreme Court or the government says. "Questions that need answers on marriage", Stephen Gray (Feb., pp. 34-35). Describes the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring of justice ministers McLelland * and Cotler with judicial appointments and underhand pacts with homosexual activists. March "Was that fastest or fascist", Lianne Laurence (March p. 7). Places attacks on Bishop Henry of Calgary in wider European context of attacks on Rocco Buttiglioni, the European commissioner, who was forced to resign for speaking the truth about the 'gay' movement. "Confusion over marriage issue", Rory Leishman (March, p. 8). Discusses the confusing, contradictory position of Stephen Harper, and also of some clergymen such as the R.C. Archbishop of Kingston anxious to placate the homosexual agitators. "The intemperate in·tem·per·ate adj. Not temperate or moderate; excessive, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages. in·tem  per·ate·ly adv. Mr. Cotler", Alphonse de Valk (March, pp. 34-35). Discusses the plans of Prime Minister Paul Martin's most important and most aggressive Cabinet member, Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. April "Civil Marriage Act a hard sell", Ian Hunter (April, p. 7). Contrasts the elitist e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism n. 1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources. Liberal party and national media's approval of Bill C-38 (SSM) with the disapproving attitude of regular Canadians. List of Catholic MPs, C.I. staff (April, p. 18). The majority favour SSM, indicating the pressure the Prime Minister is exerting, as well as the crisis of faith which exists in the Catholic Church in Canada because of the lack of moral-marital teaching in the past. May "Religious freedom attacked in Canada" (May 2005, pp. 42-43) IV The consequences of SSM March "Same-sex 'marriage' disconnects from parenthood" (March, p. 14). Kathline Nitsch summarizes Stanley Kurtz's analysis of what is happening in Holland, the first country to embrace SSM: far from re-inforcing marriage, it is undermining it. "After same-sex 'marriage' comes polygamy polygamy: see marriage. polygamy Marriage to more than one spouse at a time. Although the term may also refer to polyandry (marriage to more than one man), it is often used as a synonym for polygyny (marriage to more than one woman), which appears , and then ...?" News in Brief (March, pp. 31-32). This news item includes the American Psychiatric Association's definition ofTransgender, Transexual Noun 1. transexual - a person who has undergone a sex change operation transsexual unusual person, anomaly - a person who is unusual 2. transexual - a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex transsexual , and Sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. . (You name it, you got it!) Use it for future reference. April See also Section II (Background): April: six misconceptions: that sodomy is harmless. May "Why not gay-marriage in Canada," James Phelan, (May, pp. 18-20). Discusses public health considerations, the nature of 'gay' relationships, and the degree of domestic violence. Forwarded as a Brief to the Special Committee of the House of Commons House of Commons: see Parliament. on Bill C-38. June "'Gay Marriage' and homosexuality." Some medical comments. Six Canadian medical doctors present the medical facts of the health risks of the homosexual lifestyle, its relation to pedophilia pedophilia, psychosexual disorder in which there is a preference for sexual activity with prepubertal children. Pedophiles are almost always males. The children are more often of the opposite sex (about twice as often) and are typically 13 years or age or younger; , the adverse effects of family breakdown. This was forwarded as a Brief to the Special Committee of the House of Commons on Bill C-38 at the end of March. V Catholic teaching on SSM February Under "Catholic Teaching: Defeat the upcoming bill," Editorial (Feb., 2005, pp. 3 and 42). Catholic teaching is summarized under two headings: 1) teaching about homosexuality and 2) teaching about SSM. This includes seven pronouncements against SSM by Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP. II, Italian: Giovanni Paolo II, Polish: Jan Paweł II) born Karol Józef Wojtyła over a fourteen-month period. "Enough appeasement appeasement Foreign policy of pacifying an aggrieved nation through negotiation in order to prevent war. The prime example is Britain's policy toward Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany in the 1930s. already", Hugh Buckley (Feb., pp. 14-15). "Those who obstinately ob·sti·nate adj. 1. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate. 2. Difficult to manage, control, or subdue; refractory. 3. persist in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion" (Canon Law canon law, in the Roman Catholic Church, the body of law based on the legislation of the councils (both ecumenical and local) and the popes, as well as the bishops (for diocesan matters). ). The author contends that despite this text Canadian bishops, with the exception of Bishop Fred Henry, seem unwilling to defend the Eucharist against Catholics who publicly mock Catholic teaching. "Unjust and just discrimination," Introduction and full text of the 1992 Vatican document Some considerations concerning the Catholic response to legislative proposals on the non-discrimination of homosexual persons (Feb., pp. 22-24). The Ontario Conference of Bishops has sent this document to Catholic Members of Parliament (April 6-7). March "Canada's tsunami," Editorial (March, p. 3). Since Vatican II (1962-1965) this is the first time that Catholic bishops from coast to coast have issued their own pastoral letters, in fighting SSM. But Catholic lawmakers must still be told that, as Catholics, they may not and cannot vote for SSM and that, if they do, they cut themselves off from the Church. Some bishops are working on this; others are not. "Paul Martin and Canon law", Letter, Brian Taylor (March, pp. 5-6). |
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