Gay, Catholic and Doing Fine

[Catholic_Lady]

Adoption? 

I wouldn't have a problem with it. I still think the ideal scenario for a child would be with a good mom and dad, but having 2 moms or 2 dads who are good parents is still way better than orphanage or foster homes.

How does that fit in with the church's teachings? Wouldn't that entire relationship be a dealbreaker to get into heaven as far as the church is concerned?

Also, why do you think the ideal scenario is a "mom and dad"? There's quite a bit of positive research on that not being the case.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/24...48320.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_parenting#Consensus

Well first there is no "deal breaker" for getting into heaven. That's not really how it works. It all depends on a person's culpability, and that is something we can't speculate on. We can't say "so and so committed ____ act so they are going to Hell," or anything like that. 

I do agree with the Church that the ideal scenario for a child is to have a mom and a dad. But between staying in the orphanage/foster homes and having same sex parents, I'd pick the latter for sure, and I don't doubt for a minute that they can't be good parents. 

I've heard studies and testimonials of both claims being made (about what family structure is better), so in the end I think it becomes a matter of opinion and which stance makes the most sense to you.