Bishop: Concern for LGBT people motivates opposition to same-sex marriage

In a column in this week’s Rhode Island Catholic, Tobin said that allowing same-sex couples to receive the same benefits and protections as opposite-sex couples was “immoral and unnecessary.” He said that “traditional” marriage affirmed “the complementary roles of males and females,” and provided the best environment for raising children.

“It’s important to emphasize once again, however, that while rejecting homosexual activity, the Catholic Church has consistently promoted respect and pastoral care for individuals with same-sex attraction,” the bishop added. “They are children of God and our brothers and sisters. They are invited to be members of our churches. It is our very concern for their spiritual welfare, however, that motivates our rejection of the homosexual lifestyle and same-sex marriage.”

The good old “We’re doing this for your own good” line, just like abusers and psychos have said through out history.