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ZannoL
11/26/18 10:42:07 AM
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one of the most elite Catholic schools.

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https://www.sbs.com.au/news/teenager-comes-out-as-gay-in-sydney-catholic-school-assembly
1,500 people at one of Sydneys most elite Catholic high schools rose to their feet in a standing ovation after then 17-year-old student Finn Stannard told them he is gay.

Said Stannard to his school: Announcing yourself to the world is pretty terrifying because, what if the world doesnt like you?

When I said it just felt this energy pass through me and I felt that was the first time Id really been proud of who I was. I could announce it to all these people who were before meLife was easier living as the straight eldest son. I had spent so long behind the faade of a confident, heterosexual man that I wasnt sure if I knew how to be me. I think thats really the biggest reason I made sure I got up onto that stage and gave the speech. I dont think anybody should have to go through the feeling of loss that I felt like Id gone through.


Do you guys think it's getting easier and easier for gay people these days? It seems like acceptance continues to rise in developed countries.
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Zach_is_back
11/26/18 10:44:54 AM
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ZannoL posted...
Do you guys think it's getting easier and easier for gay people these days? It seems like acceptance continues to rise in developed countries.

Absolutely.
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TwinStars
11/26/18 11:34:56 AM
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Congrats to him :)
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Marauder64
11/26/18 11:38:04 AM
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This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?
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buddhamonster
11/26/18 11:40:47 AM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Probably not, but fuck em. If this kid wants to take that huge risk by coming out so publicly, and these kids want to cheer on their peer, then good on them. We dont need Rome telling us what to do.
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QwelzaarKane
11/26/18 11:42:17 AM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Being gay or accepting gay people?
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Marauder64
11/26/18 11:43:29 AM
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QwelzaarKane posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Being gay or accepting gay people?


Being openly gay.
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EbonTitanium
11/26/18 11:47:29 AM
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Marauder64 posted...
QwelzaarKane posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Being gay or accepting gay people?


Being openly gay.

Most Catholics don't care.
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SauI_Goodman
11/26/18 11:49:05 AM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?

Catholicism does seem to make up a lot of stuff (the confession booth and purgatory for example). Good for him btw.
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s0nicfan
11/26/18 11:51:54 AM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Under the current pope, sort of. I think it's still technically "not good" in canon but the pope himself has been quoted as saying "who am I to judge gay people" and basically instructed the church to stop going after them.
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franksandbeans3
11/26/18 11:54:46 AM
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I'm happy for the dude


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EndOfDiscOne
11/26/18 11:55:39 AM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


It's been about 14 years since I was with the Catholic system. Back then they taught it's fine to be gay and it's not a choice. But it wasn't okay to act on it...basically banging a dude is a temptation that gay guys would have to resist.

I had a friend who came out senior year in Catholic high school. Reactions were mixed and people were shocked at first. But overall most everyone came around and accepted him. It probably helped that he was a likable guy in the first place.
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Marauder64
11/26/18 11:56:22 AM
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s0nicfan posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Under the current pope, sort of. I think it's still technically "not good" in canon but the pope himself has been quoted as saying "who am I to judge gay people" and basically instructed the church to stop going after them.


Which is true, he can't judge them. But can he say, "this is pleasing to the Lord"?
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solosnake
11/26/18 11:56:30 AM
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An example of generational change
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s0nicfan
11/26/18 12:04:57 PM
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Marauder64 posted...
s0nicfan posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Under the current pope, sort of. I think it's still technically "not good" in canon but the pope himself has been quoted as saying "who am I to judge gay people" and basically instructed the church to stop going after them.


Which is true, he can't judge them. But can he say, "this is pleasing to the Lord"?


Technically yes. At least in Catholicism IIRC the pope is basically the voice of god and what he says becomes canon. The term is Papal Infallibility. It's one of the unique "features" of catholicism relative to other religions in that it can adapt to changing times by having the pope basically re-write what is and isn't acceptable.
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Eevee-Trainer
11/26/18 12:12:10 PM
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Faith in humanity +1
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gamestunner
11/26/18 12:16:02 PM
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You dont see straight people going out of their way announcing they're straight.
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KStateKing17
11/26/18 12:20:32 PM
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gamestunner posted...
You dont see straight people going out of their way announcing they're straight.

Straight people aren't getting beat up or disowned by their families for being straight.
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gamestunner
11/26/18 12:23:34 PM
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KStateKing17 posted...
gamestunner posted...
You dont see straight people going out of their way announcing they're straight.

Straight people aren't getting beat up or disowned by their families for being straight.


That is unfortunate, but how does announcing you being gay alleviate that?
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EternalDivide
11/26/18 12:28:25 PM
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Being Catholic. It's very simple. But unfortunately people are either too stupid and like to shoot their mouths off about the Catholic belief or they're just plain wrong/ignorant about it and that includes some fuck head priests in addition to many within the Catholic faith.

There is nothing wrong with being gay. That's how god made you.
End of story.

The part that's the "sin" of it all is the same thing that's a "sin" for heterosexuals in the church. You're not suppose to act on it. i.e. no sex.
Yes that's unrealistic and stupid. But that's a whole other subject. Being gay isn't a sin in the Catholic faith. And anyone who ever tells you otherwise is an uninformed and ignorant jackass.
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Ving_Rhames
11/26/18 12:32:03 PM
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gamestunner posted...
That is unfortunate, but how does announcing you being gay alleviate that?


You could try actually reading what the guy said. If you dont understand after that, kudos to you on lacking perspective I guess.
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ZannoL
11/26/18 1:29:09 PM
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gamestunner posted...
You dont see straight people going out of their way announcing they're straight.

.....I don't even know what to say.

solosnake posted...
An example of generational change

It really is.

A lot of younger people are accepting of gay people. It's mostly the older generation who are stuck in their ways.
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VipaGTS
11/26/18 1:35:00 PM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?

religions constantly change over time. if people like this want to help a religion change for the better we should let them, not question them. the fact of the matter is there are some religions you will never eliminate. people will always be religious....helping them change for the better and minimizing the social impact they have is what we should be striving for. good for that dude and the people who applauded him.
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ZannoL
11/26/18 1:41:27 PM
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VipaGTS posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?

religions constantly change over time. if people like this want to help a religion change for the better we should let them, not question them. the fact of the matter is there are some religions you will never eliminate. people will always be religious....helping them change for the better and minimizing the social impact they have is what we should be striving for. good for that dude and the people who applauded him.

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ZannoL
11/26/18 2:21:36 PM
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bump
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Prestoff
11/26/18 4:02:28 PM
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Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Catholicism doesnt mind someone to be gay just so long as they stay celebate...like good luck with that lol
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YookaLaylee
11/26/18 4:02:42 PM
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Why'd he announce it in front of so many people instead of just telling his family and friends?
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Marauder64
11/26/18 4:24:07 PM
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Prestoff posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Catholicism doesnt mind someone to be gay just so long as they stay celebate...like good luck with that lol


Haha.
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gamestunner
11/26/18 4:44:17 PM
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Ving_Rhames posted...
gamestunner posted...
That is unfortunate, but how does announcing you being gay alleviate that?


You could try actually reading what the guy said. If you dont understand after that, kudos to you on lacking perspective I guess.


Didnt read nor watch, just a simple question.
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butthole666
11/26/18 4:45:24 PM
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EbonTitanium posted...
Marauder64 posted...
QwelzaarKane posted...
Marauder64 posted...
This is deemed acceptable in the catholic belief system?


Being gay or accepting gay people?


Being openly gay.

Most Catholics don't care.

Lol no
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KirbyMagicWand
11/26/18 4:55:59 PM
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Proud of the guy.
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK
11/26/18 5:02:55 PM
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Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black
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Dash_Harber
11/26/18 5:05:48 PM
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ZannoL posted...
Do you guys think it's getting easier and easier for gay people these days? It seems like acceptance continues to rise in developed countries.


As it should be. Society has been brutal to them for the past couple hundred years. They've been violently forced to hide who they are and pretty much no one had a problem with it until like 20 years ago. Some, very petty, people see this and thing, "oh no, they are getting 'special treatment', and I'm mad about that", but the reality is that the only reason people get 'special treatment' is because of all the shit they've had to go through.
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vocedelmorte
11/26/18 5:08:31 PM
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Why not, it if its important to him, as to catholic. Maybe it bring him spiritual peace, seeing other peoples support
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK
11/26/18 5:09:53 PM
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vocedelmorte posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Why not, it if its important to him, as to catholic. Maybe it bring him spiritual peace, seeing other peoples support


Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel
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vocedelmorte
11/26/18 5:11:12 PM
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Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel

Why would you announce something that is common and acceptable in society
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Dash_Harber
11/26/18 5:11:50 PM
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
vocedelmorte posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Why not, it if its important to him, as to catholic. Maybe it bring him spiritual peace, seeing other peoples support


Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel


Do you honestly believe that there is no homophobia in the world right now?
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK
11/26/18 5:13:12 PM
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vocedelmorte posted...
Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel

Why would you announce something that is common and acceptable in society


Its 2018. Being gay isnt a big deal anymore. So again, answer the question
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vocedelmorte
11/26/18 5:14:21 PM
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I really mean it, coming out is very important to religious people. I personally never cared about others opinion, but for them its important to feel accepted and see that people support them.
So i understand if they do public coming out like that
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Prestoff
11/26/18 5:20:07 PM
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
vocedelmorte posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Why not, it if its important to him, as to catholic. Maybe it bring him spiritual peace, seeing other peoples support


Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel


Good for him as well. Surely that hypothetical student feels accepted now.
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Lorenzo_2003
11/26/18 5:44:29 PM
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vocedelmorte posted...
Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel

Why would you announce something that is common and acceptable in society


"Why not, it if its important to him, as to catholic. Maybe it bring him spiritual peace, seeing other peoples support" vocedelmorte

It's cool when you're able to answer your own question.
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YookaLaylee
11/26/18 6:04:41 PM
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Orphan Black was a great show
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK
11/26/18 6:07:29 PM
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YookaLaylee posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Orphan Black was a great show


I enjoyed it outside the last season but they really did shoehorn homosexuals into every possible scene. Kind of like orange is the new black
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YookaLaylee
11/26/18 6:08:59 PM
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___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
YookaLaylee posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Orphan Black was a great show


I enjoyed it outside the last season but they really did shoehorn homosexuals into every possible scene. Kind of like orange is the new black

It never felt shoehorned to me and I still felt really uncomfortable about lgbt related stuff when I started watching the show. Felix was gay and he was the best character on the show lol
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11/26/18 6:11:20 PM
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YookaLaylee posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
YookaLaylee posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Orphan Black was a great show


I enjoyed it outside the last season but they really did shoehorn homosexuals into every possible scene. Kind of like orange is the new black

It never felt shoehorned to me and I still felt really uncomfortable about lgbt related stuff when I started watching the show. Felix was gay and he was the best character on the show lol


I dont necessarily mind the token gay person. Felix was great! But, like, there was that scene where they introduce the computer hacker clone and in the woods, why did the diggers have to go all gay? It
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ZannoL
11/26/18 6:12:44 PM
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YookaLaylee posted...
Orphan Black was a great show

It really is.

I just finished watching the entire thing three-ish weeks ago.
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DragonGirlYuki
11/26/18 6:17:39 PM
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ZannoL
11/26/18 10:15:40 PM
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bump.
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kayoticdreamz
11/26/18 10:29:48 PM
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Prestoff posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
vocedelmorte posted...
___b0xxY2J0sHBK posted...
Why to people feel the need to tell the world their orientation? Its like an episode of orphan black

Why not, it if its important to him, as to catholic. Maybe it bring him spiritual peace, seeing other peoples support


Ok. Fine. And if a student stood up and said he was straight, white and proud? How would you feel


Good for him as well. Surely that hypothetical student feels accepted now.

I sense sarcasm
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