Religion and Politics

Recently I read a moving facebook update by one of my friends in a same sex relationship.

"On our way to get our taxes done with tears in our eyes as we hope and wish and pray that this is the last year that Lauren and I have to file taxes like strangers. Marriage equality bill is being debated today in the House in Maryland. Call your representatives of you haven't already if for nothing else but so that [our daughter] can grow up knowing her family is as valued as others in our State."

I have several friends in a same sex relationship (and have even been to a committment ceremony). But, I never considered something as basic as this post by Rene as what it's like for same sex couples.

Later that night, I learned that Maryland House of Delegates passed the bill. Seeing the Governor, and so many others elation, made me excited for equality.

I grew up Catholic. The church was always very important to me. It's heartbreaking when you discover that what you grew up believing may not be what's right. Following the announcement, one of the newest Cardinals (in my archdiocese) said, “Today is a sad day for the State of Maryland and for Maryland families. In one fleeting moment, the House of Delegates moved our state one step closer to undoing what civilizations surely have upheld for thousands of years, one step closer to violating a law deeply embedded in human nature, with tectonic repercussions for the future of family life and the common good of all."

It's difficult to want to follow a religion that is so out of sync with what I believe. I'm not sure what to do.