A Bishop

The Rochester, NY bishop is about to retire.  Some years ago, Cardinal Ratzinger told him to stop supporting Fr. Charlie Curran, who was giving alternative views to some sex issues, than the church was currently teaching.  The Rochester bishop did not back down.  He said that moral theology is a living discipline, facing ever new questions, which develops historically.  He is right.  The Cardinal let him be.  So for those who say, "The Church teaches," I suggest that you read some history of how things change and develop.   Pluralism and change in views, development in cultural responses are part of history.  History can make us uncomfortable if we like things to be "unchanging."  History can make us all uncomfortable when it comes to our pet prejudices.