nstrates the way in which we, as human beings, should act towards one another when differences of our persons arise.“Do not conform to the standards of the world around you, but change your attitudes through a complete renewal of mind, that you may discern the will of God and know what is good, desirable, and right... Just as there are numerous parts in the human body, all with different functions, so too we - though many - form one body in Christ and belong individually as members to each other and yet have different personal attributes according to the favor God has bestowed on us... Love each other with the affection of sisters and brothers, and have a profound respect for one another... Treat all people in equal consideration; never be haughty, but go about with humble folk; and under no circumstances allow yourself to become self-satisfied... Do whatever possible, on your part, to live at peace with everybody... (Romans 12: 2, 4-6, 10, 16, 18.)If we can all live by these words, whether we are educated on a subject of prejudice or not, we can all live in harmony around one another complementing all the wonderful attributes God has bestowed on us differently. The only way one can attempt to tackle such an issue is to keep reminding oneself how Jesus would have reacted if put in the same position as such controversies today.BibliographyBackous, Timothy, and Graham, William C. Common Good, Uncommon Questions. Minnesota : The Liturgical Press, 1997.Blumenfeld, Warren J., and Raymond, Diane. Looking At Gay And Lesbian Life. New York : Philosophical Library, 1988.Califia, Pat. The Advocate Adviser. Boston : Alyson Publications, 1991.Clausen, Jan. Beyond Gay Or Straight. Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers,1955.Downing, Christine. Myths and Mysteries of Same-Sex Love. New York : Continuum, 1989.Gramick, Jeannine, et al. Homosexuality and the Catholic Church. Illinois : The Thomas More Press, 1983.“Homosexua...
