Catholic Church gives D.C. ultimatum on same-sex marriage issue

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homelessness and health care. Full Story »

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by Brandon Jones - Nov. 21, 2009

This article is absolutely quality journalism. It does a fantastic job covering both sides of the argument and features relevant quotations from many sources. Very unbiased writing about an infuriatingly absurd action on behalf of the Archdiocese.

I am sitting here, absolutely appalled that one of the area's primary religious organizations would even suggest the idea of CUTTING support from those in need in order to hinder the rights that the gay community deserves. These 'religious' people would rather cause more hurt to the community in order to uphold their absurd beliefs. This is ridiculous and absolutely childish.

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