Well again, not being Catholic. It doesn't mean a great deal to me. Likewise, my family. So, if that somehow validates your misguided belief that because a majority of others are also misguided and this is an ND board, I really cannot argue that. Have at it! Go Irish! Interesting that Baron (not to mention a host of others here!) is a very devout Catholic and he is not a huge fan of the LGBTQ agenda, or abortion, beliefs which are sacrosanct to you. So, someone is incorrect. Based on my understanding of Scripture, it's not them. You call it an ancient text. Not to be followed, right? Kind of pick and choose what you like and disregard what convicts your sinful nature. A cafeteria, something or other....You can figure out the rest from there. Regarding the poll, I would be curious about the who when and where's of it. For instance, was it a poll of people like you and Pelosi in SF or Joe in Delaware (who has Communion withheld I might add), or a poll of midwestern Catholics in Dubuque? I would wager the outcome would vary just a bit. As a side note, would be curious to see the polling on evangelicals regarding these issues. I would suspect it's significantly less than the 69% of lost souls you boast of. But history has shown us that these two groups have vastly different way of understanding and practicing a shared religion. As to your Parish, that is correct. I know nothing of it but what you have posted. Based on what you have posted I can conclude it is not a biblical sound church. But that is to be expected in a place bereft of spirituality such as the Bay Area.
I agree with you that at some point sexual education is required. Homosexual education is not. I do not agree with you on this. Parents, should they wish to abdicate their role and have their children raised by the state, I can do or say nothing about that. If parents require assistance in the discussion of such matters they should certainly seek out help. If that is the public school system, so be it. But I would strenuously recommend they do so in conjunction with a pastor, doctor, grandparent etc. My kids are in public schools. So as a good father and a steward of what God has blessed me with - my kids and my wife - I heavily scrutinize every piece of paper coming home. What is being taught and who it is being taught by. Not all parents have the foresight to defend their children. Which is why I suggest they do so in concert with someone who can assist (pastor, doctor, grandparent etc.) We have a number of teachers at my children's school you can imagine are only all too ready to foist their religion on them. That shall not pass, bub!
If you agree with me that parents should be a vital part of these discussions, then you agree that if a significant portion of those parents conclude that K-3 is too young for discussions of this behavior at that age, then it should be respected. Not dishonestly derided as a "don't say gay bill". That is hurtful to the wellbeing of these families. It divides. And you certainly don't want to be a divider do you Ty?