This is the big problem with gay marriage

In search of a queer title

Aha! In the aftermath of the proposed  recognition for Homosexual "Marriages" we are moving, predictably, on to the next stage.....wait for it....when we have a homosexual Knight such as Sir Elton John, what title should be given to his "partner" David Furnish?

Of course! How could we overlook David who, for eons, has been known as EJ's squeeze (ugh!)

Just what can he possibly be dubbed?

He's too advanced in years to have a handle such as The Honourable Catamite.

I suppose, being logical, we should, when considering affairs of gender blending, look at a title that pays equal homage to the two heterosexual titles that apply; to both a Peer and a Knight, "Lord" "Sir" and "Lady".

The best that I can up with is "Lardy" which, I think you will agree is a very satisfactory outcome, not to say, appropriate, even.

So, from now on it's a round of applause, if you will, for Sir Elton and Lardy John - perfect!

Wearing a cross in Britain could leave you jobless

Following close on the heels of David Cameron's plans for homosexual and lesbian marriages to become legal we now have, according to The Sunday Telegraph, a fresh move to ban Christians from wearing any religious symbols in the workplace.

This appears to be both bizarre and Stalinist and it looks as if Cameron is set to go the route of Obama by losing the Catholic vote in the future.

The move has been prompted by two women who are taking their case for the freedom to wear a cross or crucifix at work  to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg where Article 9 states that:

"Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance"

The Government is opposing this appeal and, if successful, will have no hesitation in implementing the law making it possible to dismiss employees who wear a cross.

Lord Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury, has weighed in with support for the right to express one's Christian faith by means of wearing symbols or jewellery and accused ministers of sidelining the established faith of the country.
Where are the Catholic Bishops?

Heads down below the parapet as usual I'm afraid, no sign of any Christianity from that quarter.

I actually do have reservations regarding the wearing of a cross or crucifix as an item of adornment, it seems to me that it rather trivialises the supreme sacrifice that Christ made on the cross, but, if a person wishes to wear it openly only a diabolical influence would wish to ban it surely?

A Sikh male may even wear this in school in
parts of the country - but a cross is out!

Meanwhile, of course, Sikhs may wear their turbans, bracelets and carry daggers and Muslim women may wear the niqab face mask - all without a challenge of any kind.

When the time comes to cast a vote in the future, I am going to find it hard to find a home for my "cross" - in fact, I even may ban it, certainly from the Conservative Party.

Feast of St Bruno.....

Patron Saint of exorcists and....pipe smokers!

A day of sparse posting coming up as I was foolish enough to visit
The Muniment Room and have now contracted the first known case of eflu!
Thank you Ttony, I shall bear 'my mother of all sore throats' and aching limbs with the same constancy and forbearance as you! Where's that brandy?


DAVID CAMERON CAN'T ADD UP OR SUBTRACT!

A Reluctant Sinner has a good post on this topic, namely, David Cameron coming out fully in favour of homosexual marriage at the Tory Party Conference (as well as a wall of silence from the you know who's).

I began by liking Cameron but, as each day goes by, I like him less and less. This latest pronouncement has really pushed me into the red zone ie active dislike.

Call me a cynic but he only has to count up the number of Catholics in the UK (c. 5 million) and then tot up the number of homosexuals (a staggering estimate of 3.6 million) - subtract one sum from the other and, bingo!
He is going to lose the majority Catholic vote. Not too hard David?

But then, am I being something of an idealist? Won't many younger Cafe Catholics (or Canteen Catholics) - see Ben Trovato's post on http://ccfather.blogspot.com/  - see nothing wrong in homosexuals marrying?

So where can I go to, electorally speaking. I had half a mind to join the Liberal Democrats (I'm told that's all you need, half a mind!).
I certainly could never vote for Red Miliband...so you had better get cracking  Greg Beaman....... http://abriefencounter.blogspot.com/2011/09/catholic-political-party-for-england_13.html#