06-03-2004, 08:05
Today, the Archbishop of Rather Convenient today announced that he was repealing the laws that were centuries old that limited the rights of homosexual people.
"It is time for the Church to stop discriminating against people because of their sexuality. We, as Christians, need to welcome them with open arms, instead of driving away from salvation. By discriminating against homosexuals, we achieve nothing."
The anti-gay legislation, called the "Defense of the Populace" act, was instituted in 1906. It heavily taxed all non-heterosexuals, as well as denying their right of petition. Homosexual people could not hold positions within the Church, and their personal lives were closely monitored by the Morality Police.
Some members of the Church have voiced their concern for the Archbishops actions. One official who spoke on the condition of anonymity said "By repealing this act, we are giving in to the fags, and essentially saying that what they are doing is ok."
The Archbishop, however, noted that this does not signify a change in Church policy, and that homosexuality is still considered illegal, in addition to being a sin.
The population is somewhat divided by this action - the majority of the people have voiced their confidence in the Archbishop, while others protest it.
"Bein' gay ain't right man. It just isn't. They aren't like us, they don't deserve what we're givin' them." said Donovan Phelps, a citizen, when asked about his opinion on this.
Already, several groups have petitioned to reinstate the act. The Archbishop thus so far has refused to meet their requests. On the flipside, many more-liberal elements of the Church praised the Archbishop for his decision.
"Until we meet any significant problems with this, I'm keeping my mind." said the Archbishop, ending his address.
"It is time for the Church to stop discriminating against people because of their sexuality. We, as Christians, need to welcome them with open arms, instead of driving away from salvation. By discriminating against homosexuals, we achieve nothing."
The anti-gay legislation, called the "Defense of the Populace" act, was instituted in 1906. It heavily taxed all non-heterosexuals, as well as denying their right of petition. Homosexual people could not hold positions within the Church, and their personal lives were closely monitored by the Morality Police.
Some members of the Church have voiced their concern for the Archbishops actions. One official who spoke on the condition of anonymity said "By repealing this act, we are giving in to the fags, and essentially saying that what they are doing is ok."
The Archbishop, however, noted that this does not signify a change in Church policy, and that homosexuality is still considered illegal, in addition to being a sin.
The population is somewhat divided by this action - the majority of the people have voiced their confidence in the Archbishop, while others protest it.
"Bein' gay ain't right man. It just isn't. They aren't like us, they don't deserve what we're givin' them." said Donovan Phelps, a citizen, when asked about his opinion on this.
Already, several groups have petitioned to reinstate the act. The Archbishop thus so far has refused to meet their requests. On the flipside, many more-liberal elements of the Church praised the Archbishop for his decision.
"Until we meet any significant problems with this, I'm keeping my mind." said the Archbishop, ending his address.