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I think it's interesting how things have evolved in this thread, and tbe assumptions each "side" seems to make. I just find it fascinating. I think that we all ought to try to be aware of the assumptions we bring to the table in this discussion and open to the possibility of some of them being wrong (as assumptions about what others believe or mean can be). That includes all of them, from "the way I believe is the only right way for a Christian to believe" to "not supporting means shunning/disowning/not loving your child." It's such a contentious issue in today's society that we all bring baggage to it.
@mrs. bird: It's a long thread, so please forgive me if I missed it, but did anyone here say they would try to stop any type of marriage from happening, or that gay marriage ought to be illegal? I don't think I saw that, but I could've missed it.
As far as my own son is concerned, I love him no matter what. I would guess that we all love our kids no matter who they marry, and hopefully we are all able to show them that love whether or not we approve of their partner.
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@LittleFox: I very much love your post, you have some great points.
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@sunshine83: I don't think Honeybear needs you to come in and defend her, in fact, she was open to continuing the discussion.
I don't think anyone is expecting anyone else to change their opinion or "come around to the right side of things." We are adults, most of us parents, that are trying to understand each other a little better.
Also, @Mae, I agree, I think some Christians would be surprised.
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@LittleFox: exaxtly, we all come in with assumptions and then draw conclusions from short responses. The q&a that stems from trying to understand better is invaluable. No one was asked or offered up wether they would interfere with a gay marriage ceremony or protest against or vote to make gay marriages illegal. Only one person answered she would decline her child's wedding invite.
@RainbowSprinkles: @Mrs.Bells: I am still (happily) thinking about what you both wrote. I am still asking myself "what would Jesus do?"
@MrsCD: most, if not all, of the questions to elabroate on their beliefs come from people who would not have an issue with their LO being gay. Do you have any ideas as to why those who would be perfectly fine if their child was gay are not asked how or why they feel this way?
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@looch: I have mostly wanted to stay out of this debate, but I really like your infertility question, so I've been looking for an answer for you. This article with an interview with the Catholic archbishop if San Francisco addresses it a bit: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/21/archbishop-cordileone-gay-marriage-catholic-church/2001085
You may not agree with him, and I'm not always sure what I think on the topic, but at least it is an answer to your question as to what the Catholic Church teaches.
Eta: the infertility part is about halfway down
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