Catholic bishop says it's "creepy" and "disturbing" for Obama to reference his daughters in voicing support for "gay marriage." Agree or disagree?

by JenSemPa Posted 2012/05/11 06:40:37

Related Topics: Gay Marriage, Obama, Catholic, Daughter, Daughters, Id, Marriage, Gay, President, Position

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On Thursday, May 10, Bishop Thomas Tobin (Diocese of Providence, RI) says he is disappointed that Obama has
decided to support gay marriage.

Tobin called the President using his
daughters as a reason for 'evolving' his position 'creepy' and
'disturbing.'

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Jersey Roze ♥Jwon's Cyar'ika ♥ 2012/05/11 11:22:45

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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How is that creepy and disturbing? Isn't it the job of adults, and especially the President, to help shape a future suitable for the next generation? So, should we just disregard their opinion on issues that would effect them? Obama, I'm my opinion, wasn't being creepy or disturbing, he was being a responsible, considerate parent...
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Ray the Dog! 2012/05/17 19:23:56

Agree. The bishop is right.

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VERY 'creepy', methinks.....

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Diana 2012/05/15 02:27:27

Agree. The bishop is right.

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I thought the same thing,It's like when Jimmy Carter said ,he spoke to Amy about
nuclear proliferation.I hate to think they get advice from their children.

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bob h. 2012/05/12 22:46:19

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

If I was a Catholic Bishop, I'd be maintaining a low profile.

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Dean 2012/05/12 17:56:59

Agree. The bishop is right.

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I was going to vote for Obama, but since he took that stand. I will be voting for Romney

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bob h. to Dean 2012/05/12 22:42:21

So..... you're the one.

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Jaroslav Dantes 2012/05/12 15:27:10

Not sure / Other idea ___

He never learns. It reminds me of his behavior on the part of the Mormon rituals, "never alone Do not make excuses, drive according to the book, which you do not know". Then a Catholic bishop is scary and disturbing.

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kiwimac 2012/05/12 11:43:49

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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What would a celibate know about how children can change your views on life?

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kfallslady 2012/05/12 02:47:11

Agree. The bishop is right.

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why drag your young daughters into your politics.... shame on him

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sjalan 2012/05/11 23:47:22

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

The Presidents daughters have a valid observation and made to their father.

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3003573 2012/05/11 17:18:13
~ Veronica Arin Ayne~ 2012/05/11 17:03:56

Agree. The bishop is right.

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Why is it that Obama has a fit when the opposition references his dasughters about ANYTHING even declaring thst family members should be "off limits" but is very quick to reference them whenever he thinks that it will benefit him.

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Aly Hart 2012/05/11 15:44:31

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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It seems he'd know a lot about creepy and disturbing, considering all the pedophiles the church is keeping safe.

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elijahin24 2012/05/11 15:26:29

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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The President is right: Kids don't know the difference, or care. When my gay aunt was playing with my then-newborn son; he didn't care that she had kissed her partner, five minutes before. He only care that she was really good at Peek-A-Boo. Bigotry isn't natural. It's something that has to be taught.
I'm sure this Bishop IS disturbed by the fact that people expose their children to gays and lesbians. After all, if the children see from a young age, that there is nothing wrong with them, how will the religious Clockwork Orange program supposed to brainwash them to hate?

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bob 2012/05/11 15:14:42

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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Catholic bishop are well known for their cover ups of the Pedophile Priests. They really need to clean their own workplace up before attracking other beleifs

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RoryCanadia 2012/05/11 14:50:39

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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I find the Catholic church creepy and disturbing.

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bob h. to RoryCan... 2012/05/12 22:44:35

I went to Catholic School, and I KNOW they're creepy.

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Shawna 2012/05/11 14:33:39

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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It's only creepy and disturbing to people who think homosexuality is creepy and disturbing.

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classic 2012/05/11 14:07:23

Not sure / Other idea ___

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Maybe, Just maybe, The daughters had learned a bit about tolerance, and passed this tidbit of knowledge nto their Father....Unlike the religious Nut case Bishop,, Wonder what skeletons he has in his closet????

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Maria 2012/05/11 13:48:11

Agree. The bishop is right.

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Kids shouldn't be force into their thoughts ...Kids aren't fully grown with their thoughts...they grow and change their thoughts later...why now? she's brain wash that it...

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elijahin24 to Maria 2012/05/11 15:28:17

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Religious organizations don't wait until kids are grown to start pumping their heads full of hate for gays. It sounds to me like you just want religion to corner the market on juvenile brain-washing.

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Maria to elijahin24 2012/05/11 21:17:06

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whatever the sound like to you ....judge all you want. let Kids to be kids and why the push...in this same path as her father's belief..she doesn't got the idea out of her own..she gets it all from her father..that end of it...

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elijahin24 to Maria 2012/05/13 15:34:37

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So then I trust you won't take your kids to church? You'll let them wait until their older to explore religion? I'll tell you, I didn't have a choice. I was taken to church from the first week of my life-on. Resistance was futile. It wasn't until I left my parents house, that I started to see other viewpoints. Fortunately for me, my parents had failed to beat into my mind, the idea that nobody else could possibly be right (though not for lack of trying).

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gfreeman BN-0 2012/05/11 13:34:23

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

+5
This coming from a guy whose own church can't seem to keep pedophiles out.

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mich52 2012/05/11 13:02:13

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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Please, Catholic priest and bishops? You can't get anymore creepier then this group who protects pedophiles..

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Waldorf to mich52 2012/05/11 13:27:51

A number have made similar comments, but it should be recognized as its own form of bigotry. Obviously not all Catholics or all clergy are responsible for pedophilia in the priesthood.

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mich52 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 16:38:01

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Obviously they're not but the Catholic leadership did cover it up for years....

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lstl5 2012/05/11 13:00:52

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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We need to tax all churches when they open their mouths and back a political party or make political statements. Most cattholics back the democratic party because they may be pro choice, pro gay, but they also have compassion for the poor, so Bishops need to button their lips.

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Waldorf to lstl5 2012/05/11 13:24:44

However, marriage of the holy ceremony kind is a church affair, not Obama's.

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lstl5 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 13:32:16

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The reason we have churches is for sinners. If the Bishops really believe that homosexuals are sinners, they should be the first to accept them into their hearts and churches as all churches should. To condemn homosexuals is not their job, it is God's only. No one can ever make me believe gays chose to be gay, and that is where everyone needs to start in the acceptance of all peoples.

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Waldorf to lstl5 2012/05/11 13:55:37

Doesn't matter. The government cannot tell a church what its doctrine must allow nor who may join their congregation.

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lstl5 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 13:59:35

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Nobody is doing that. For me, it is a question for civil rights and equality for all. If the church does not want to marry homosexuals, they dont have to. I was married by a justice of the peace. It is not necessary or mandatory to be married in a church.

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Waldorf to lstl5 2012/05/11 14:06:15

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We agree then. I think cohabitants should be able to act as a legal unit. Their sexual orientation is immaterial. I may not accept how they live, but its not my business, until they openly influence children and start with the try-it-you''ll-like-it mantra.

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lstl5 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 14:18:56

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I dont believe that gays will do that, and even if they did, we are all born with the genes that determine your sexual preference. I like boys from the time I can remember, and no one could change me, so I am not concerned with anything like that.

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Waldorf to lstl5 2012/05/11 14:38:19 (edited)

No one gay person can speak for all others. It is hard to escape that homosexual people have built an ugly reputation, especially those who insist on promiscuity and flaunting their lifestyle. It is certainly not all about devotion to a single partner.

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lstl5 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 14:48:57

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They are the minority of those people, just like heterosexual men and women who whore around. What about the "down lows" who are married but are having gay sex. That is really a terrible thing. Look at women like Maddow who are good decent armericans who care about this country. We are talking about decent homosexuals who want to be married in managomous relationship and maybe adopt children and live normal lives.

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flaca BN-0 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 19:18:11

only for church-goers. Agnostics shouldn't have to have church ideology determining their lives.

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Waldorf to flaca BN-0 2012/05/11 20:39:17

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Nor should they require a church service.

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flaca BN-0 to Waldorf 2012/05/11 22:10:21

agreed. my cousin never went to church but insisted on a church service.
To me, it was disrespectful to the church.

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irish -liberty or death! 2012/05/11 12:32:47

Disagree. The bishop is wrong.

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this from a guy who has how many pedophiles in the church??LOL LOL

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mike 2012/05/11 12:23:05

Agree. The bishop is right.

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But obama dosen't know any better and will use anyone includeing his daughters if he thinks he'll score points with his minions.

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