5.15.2005

Denying Communion to Those Who Don't Despise Gays

From the crew at Atrios:

Supporters of gays, lesbians and transgendered individuals did not receive Holy Communion at the Cathedral of St. Paul:
    A Roman Catholic priest denied communion to more than 100 parishioners Sunday, saying they could not receive the sacrament because they wore rainbow-colored sashes to church to show support for gay Catholics.

    Before offering communion, the Rev. Michael Sklucazek told the congregation at the Cathedral of St. Paul that anyone wearing a sash could come forward for a blessing but would not receive wine and bread.