02-08-2009, 01:07 PM
cbelt3 wrote:
well, my right wing is kind of busted up, so I don't use it much, but I'm considered 'right of left' around here.
And I find this very, very sad.
Hospitals are supposed to restrict visitors when the patient's health is at risk from the visitors. When a patient is dying, they're supposed to open up the doors. Hell- the priest wasn't family either. Yes, this lady has a definite case in terms of human dignity.
the law, however, really doesn't give a crap about dignity or common sense.
Note- despite the fact that I practice my catholic faith, I personally have no issue with same-sex couples marrying.
Back when I was a practicing Catholic, we were drummed with the message that you cannot pick and chose which Church Commandments you want to observe. You either accepted the teachings of the Church and applied them to your life or you did not. If did not, your were not a practicing Catholic despite any appearance to the contrary.
Have they changed that doctrine?