米レインボー・サッシュ・ムーヴメント：ロシアとポーランドのゲイに向けられた暴力への非難声明

The US Rainbow Sash Movement (Lesbian/Gay Catholics) Condemns the Violence That is Being Promoted Against Lesbian and Gay People in Both Russia and Poland

CHICAGO, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Eastern Church and Western Church have failed to uphold the Gospel call of Jesus Christ by promoting violence against Gay/Lesbian people. In Catholic Poland we are witnessing the same views and behaviors that promoted anti-Semitism, only now it is being promoted against Gay and Lesbian People. Gay and Lesbian People are being bullied and attacked in the streets. In Moscow the circus of Orthodox religious leaders promoting violence against Gays and Lesbians reminds us also of the dark days of anti-Semitic behavior of hate. Lesbians and Gays wish to have a Gay Pride Parade in Moscow, why the violence over this?

Both religious communities inhabit different moral universes, avoiding the challenge of understanding and communicating with Gay and Lesbians. Both Catholic and Orthodox leadership's mindsets are unthinking prejudice, or a rationalization for the desire to control others. They operate out of fear and a theology of lies.

We are calling on the World Council of Churches to raise their voice in the protection of innocent gay and lesbian lives. You can no longer sit on the fence; either you support the gospel call to respect all life with dignity and love, or you do not.

Gay and Lesbian Catholics now understand how hallow are the words of the Vatican that all Gay and Lesbian Catholics must be treated with dignity and respect, because of their silence on this matter. We call on our brothers and sisters in both Russia and Poland to protect their lives, and be safe. Yours and ours is a just cause. We will hold you in our hearts as we enter Catholic Cathedrals on Pentecost Sunday across the United States.

To find out more about the Rainbow Sash Movement and how you can join us please visit our web site at http://www.rainbowsashmovement.com, or
email us at sashmovement@aol.com



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