Thanks be to God for Bishop Egan. His letter to David Cameron is just what we need from our Bishops. Not only does he challenge the Prime Minister forthrightly but his background in philosophy and theology comes to the fore in pinpointing alone of the basic fallacies in the whole gay marriage fiasco and in much other public policy besides:
"Equality can never be an absolute value, only a derivative and relative value."
Do go over to the Portsmouth diocesan website and
read the whole letter. If you are tearing your hair out at the folly of the Government's determination to push this through, at least you will be able to read a sensible refutation.
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An excellent and thought-provoking letter from Bishop Philip. Given that Cameron seems to be using 'gay marriage' to undermine Conservative grassroots (cf. Blair and Clause IV in the Labour Party), I doubt he will heed Bishop Philip's words.
Yes, I can say from the Portsmouth perspective that Bishop Egan is doing OK. He is not rushing, he is not pushing,not attracting hostility, just going at a sensible pace, and doing the little things from which mightier deeds grow.
His next Pastoral Letter for the Feast of the Holy Family is also an excellent exposition of the Faith.
It hasn't been embargoed officially, but when it seems decent to do so I will publish it here:
http://quovadispetre.blogspot.co.uk/
I would rather that Catholic blogs and sites be able to see it before the likes of the Bitter Pill get hold of it and spread their poison.
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