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Kabul (AFP) Aug 8, 2012
The number of Afghan civilian casualties has fallen for the first time in five years, dropping by 15 percent in the first half of 2012, the United Nations said Wednesday as a double suicide attack killed three US soldiers.
"This is the first time we have seen a sustained decline in civilian casualties which actually reverses a sustained five year trend of increasing of civilian casualties," UN human rights official James Rodehaver told AFP.
The United Nations said 1,145 Afghan non-combatants lost their lives, mostly in Taliban and other insurgent attacks, between January 1 and June 30 compared to 1,510 for the same period in 2011. Another 1,954 civilians were wounded, it added.
The UN mission in Afghanistan said that marked a 15 percent decline on the 3,654 casualties documented during the first six months of 2011.
Last year as a whole, a record 3,021 civilians died as part of the decade-long war between Taliban insurgents and the NATO-backed Kabul government, the United Nations has said.
The findings come as 130,000 US-led NATO troops prepare to withdraw the bulk of their combat troops from Afghanistan in the next 18 months.
The apparent decline in civilian casualties contrasts to an 11 percent increase in insurgent attacks reported by NATO in the last three months.
And as the Taliban increasingly target homegrown forces, Afghan troops die at five times the rate of NATO soldiers, according to the independent website icasualties.org.
The United Nations said insurgents were responsible for 80 percent of the civilian casualties in 2012, while pro-government forces, which include NATO, were blamed for 10 percent. The remaining 10 percent was attributed to unknown groups.
It said there had been a 53 percent increase in targeted killings of civilians, picked out by insurgents because they work for the Afghan authorities or the military.
In the past, NATO air strikes have sparked huge controversy with President Hamid Karzai's government, but the UN report said civilian casualties from air strikes were down 23 percent compared to the same period in 2011.
Women and children accounted for about 30 percent of this year's casualties -- up one percent from the same period in 2011 -- killed or wounded mostly in Taliban roadside bombings with IEDs, the insurgents' weapon of choice.
The United Nations also highlighted concern about human rights abuses, mostly in the form of "parallel judicial structures" led by the Taliban and other insurgents that meted out punishments that include executions, amputations and lashings.
It said in areas of limited government authority, "anti-government elements" were able to "carry out serious human rights abuses with impunity".
On Wednesday, Afghan and Western officials said a double suicide attack killed three US soldiers in eastern Afghanistan.
The US-led International Security Assistance Force said three of its troops died in an "insurgent attack" in the east.
It did not disclose the nationalities of the soldiers, but Americans serve in Kunar, a flashpoint for Taliban and other Islamist militants on the Pakistani border.
A spokesman for the local government told AFP that three US soldiers died when two suicide attackers approached a group of American soldiers who were on their way from their base to the governor's office in the provincial capital Asad Abad.
"Our information shows that the two attackers approached the US soldiers on foot and detonated themselves one after another," said the spokesman, Wasefullah Wasefy.
A Western security official later confirmed that the dead soldiers were Americans.
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While the Jamal-Skinners insist they are not political, they do feel poly families should be afforded the same rights as their coupled contemporaries. Many poly activists maintain theirs is not a lifestyle choice but a different sexual orientation.
The notion of polyamory as aberrant is relatively new. Elisabeth Sheff, a U.S. academic consultant, points out that for a long time poly families were actually the norm. "Conventionally speaking, one man with many wives – polygamy – is more common across cultures and across time than monogamy," she said.
But today, the notion of monogamy as the gold-standard of relationships is one embraced by conservatives and liberals alike. To question its moral legitimacy (especially when young children are involved) is deeply unsettling for most people. One obvious challenge of bringing up children in a polyamory family is the thorny issue of social stigma. Tara, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two who spoke on condition of anonymity, told me that when she and her husband of over 20 years decided to take a new male partner into their marriage seven years ago, they were ostracized in their community. "It was great for our family, but not when the surrounding community found out," she said. "Playdates and invitations to kids birthday parties stopped. People avoided us at the playground. We lost many friends. It was the hardest thing I've ever been through."
Tara and her family eventually moved to one of B.C.'s Gulf Islands where they have found a more socially tolerant community. But she says it's still difficult: "One woman actually said to me, 'Why can't you just have an affair like everyone else?'"
It's this perceived hypocrisy that frustrates many bopos. They point out that while marital infidelity is an open secret in our society, polyamory is still viewed as aberrant. Or, as Skinner puts it, "Most people are polyamorous to some extent. Unlike us, they just choose to lie about it."
Once you get past the taboo aspect of polyamory family life, the practical benefits begin to emerge. The Jamal-Skinners, for instance, are double income family with a stay-home parent – an enviable set-up for any family with three young children.
And then there's the issue of sleeping arrangements. Sarah and Catherine have their own rooms, and Nekky moves between the two at will. According to Catherine, "He doesn't feel the same need for his own space."
For this story, I spoke to a stay-at-home mother in Orange County, Calif., who had a full-time non-live-in partner in addition to her husband; to a married mother of two who had for a time lived as part of a "quad;" and to a handful of other married polyamorists. But none were as open or unconcerned about social ostracism as the Jamal-Skinners, and they would not allow the use of their real names.
Perhaps the Jamal-Skinners are simply lucky – they say that after the initial shock wore off, their close friends and family members accepted their relationship. "Our kids are our greatest ambassadors," says Nekky. "In the early days of our relationship, we were painfully aware of how different we were, but now we often forget. And anyone who has doubts can see how great the kids are, which is the greatest testimony to the fact that our family works."
Nekky gets a lot of jokes, he admits, about having his cake and eating it too. But as he likes to remind people, "Yes, I'm very blessed to have two wonderful women in my life, but it's also two relationships to manage."
And that may be the most challenging aspect of polyamory family life: the potential for emotional drama and jealousy. Kendra Holliday, an office manager in St. Louis, Mo., who also works as a counsellor for couples choosing to transition into the polyamorous lifestyle, says that poly spouses need to be good communicators, especially when children are involved. "Introducing a third or fourth person into your marriage can be incredibly destabilizing if it's not managed properly," she said. "Everyone thinks of the sex with poly people, but actually the emotional work is what primarily sets them apart from monogamous couples."
Indeed, Skinner says she and her partners "would never have survived if it hadn't been for the help of a good therapist." But their transition into polyamory, which seemed fairly radical at the time, now feels normal.
"Polyamory doesn't blend that well into the social fabric yet," says Nekky, "but if you look at the day-to-day aspect of our life, we're really not that different at all."
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1 Pastoral Ministry to Young People with Same-Sex Attraction Episcopal Commission for Doctrine of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Our Reasons for Writing 1. As Bishops, we wish to address the pastoral needs of adolescents and young adults who question their sexual identity or experience feelings of same-sex attraction. We are concerned for the spiritual good of all persons, and want to help them live out their call to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity. 1 Convinced that only what is true can ultimately be pastoral, 2 we offer this guidance, by way of general principles and pastoral guidelines, to all Catholics, pastors, parents and educators, as well as to young adults themselves. 2. In this document the expression person with same-sex attraction refers to one who feels an erotic and emotional attraction, which is predominant and not merely episodic, towards persons of the same sex, whether with or without sexual relations. The terms gay and lesbian are not used to define people in the Church s official teachings and documents. Although these words are common terms in current speech, and many people use them to describe themselves, they do not describe persons with the fullness and richness that the Church recognizes and respects in every man or woman. Instead, gay and lesbian are often cultural definitions for people and movements that have accepted homosexual acts and behaviours as morally good. This Letter does not address the debate about the origins or causes of homosexuality or samesex attraction. The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes that its psychological genesis remains largely unexplained. 3 I. General Principles Human Dignity of All Persons 3. In the eyes of the Church, every human person is a unique and irreplaceable gift created by our loving God and called to be his son or daughter. Created in the image and likeness of God and redeemed by the blood of Christ, every person possesses an intrinsic dignity which must always be respected. The Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms that persons with homosexual inclinations must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God s will in their lives. 4 1 Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium, n Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons (1986), n. 15. This important document of the Magisterium contains guidelines on the Catholic Church s teaching on the issue. 3 Catechism of the Catholic Church, n Catechism of the Catholic Church, n
2 We exhort all those exercising a ministry in the Church or working in the pastoral care of young people to be especially careful not to perpetuate injustice, hatred or malice in speech or action unfortunately still too common among us against persons with homosexual inclinations. We wish to stress that, although sexual identity helps situate the person as a unique individual, the human person can hardly be described by a reductionist reference to his or her sexual orientation. 5 Those with same-sex attraction are first and foremost human beings, our brothers and sisters in Christ. Because of their inherent dignity, they always deserve our respect. By fostering this profound esteem we imitate the Good Shepherd s love for his flock. Human Sexuality in God s Plan 4. While always insisting on respect and compassion for young people with same-sex attraction, the Church also reaffirms God s plan for human sexuality. Our sexuality is a gift which God saw as very good when he created human persons in his image and likeness, male and female he created them (Gen 1.27). The complementarity of man and woman is inherent in the design of creation. To say that man is created in the image and likeness of God means that man is called to exist for others, to become a gift. John Paul II (Mulieris Dignitatem 7) Human sexuality belongs to God s creative plan as a powerful sign of his self-giving love, as the Servant of God, Blessed John Paul II, wrote: God is love and in himself he lives a mystery of personal loving communion. Creating the human race in his own image and continually keeping it in being, God inscribed in the humanity of man and woman the vocation, and thus the capacity and responsibility, of love and communion. Consequently, sexuality is by no means something purely biological, but concerns the innermost being of the human person as such. 6 One can understand the spousal meaning of the human body only in the context of the person. The body has a spousal meaning because the human person, as the [Second Vatican] Council says, is a creature that God willed for his own sake and that, at the same time, cannot fully find himself except through the gift of self. John Paul II (General Audience January 16, 1980) Human beings, then, in their sexual difference and complementarity, express what Blessed John Paul II calls the spousal meaning of the body. This means that the complementarity of masculinity and femininity, which encompasses both body and spirit, reveals the call of every human being to become a gift for another person. This fundamental truth is the foundation of the Church s understanding of sexuality. 5. Sexual relations belong within the marriage covenant between a man and a woman, for it is only within this covenant that the two inseparable ends of marriage can be achieved: the deepening of love between spouses and the procreation and education of children. 7 Any genital act outside the covenant of marriage cannot fulfill this twofold purpose intended by the Creator and thus is morally wrong. Scripture and Tradition teach that sexual relations between persons of the same sex are not in accord with God s original intention expressed in the plan 2 5 Cf. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons (1986), n John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio (1981), n Cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2363; Pontifical Council for the Family, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family (1995), n. 14.
3 of creation. 8 For this reason, the Church has consistently taught that homosexual acts can never be approved. 9 Distinguishing Inclinations from Actions 6. In her teaching, however, the Church never condemns persons with same-sex attraction. She carefully distinguishes between an individual s inclinations or feelings some of which are transitory and/or situational and others which are deep-seated or permanent and one s actions. While homosexual acts are always objectively wrong, same-sex inclinations are not in themselves sinful or a moral failing. To the extent that a same-sex attraction is not freely chosen, there is no personal culpability in having such an inclination. Nonetheless, when oriented toward genital activity, this inclination is objectively disordered. 10 This does not mean that the person as a whole is somehow defective or badly made, or that he or she has in some way been rejected by God. Inclinations to homosexual acts in no way diminish the full human dignity or intrinsic worth of the person. For many people, same-sex attraction constitutes a trial. They therefore deserve to be approached by pastors with charity and prudence. Fostering Chastity 7. Since chastity is a way of loving, it entails far more than the avoidance of sin. Like love, it can grow indefinitely. Becoming a chaste person follows the laws of growth and development and therefore requires not only self-control but also perseverance. The Triune God s presence in the soul of the baptized person, through the Holy Spirit, is the foundation of Christian life. That same Spirit assures us that living chastely is possible for everyone and can become a source of great joy. 11 Adolescents and young adults need to be taught by word and example that Do you not know that your the virtue of chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the body is a temple of the Holy person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being. 12 Spirit within you, which you Through a Christ-centred love Christians can be fulfilled in all aspects of life, have from God, and that you including the gradual integration of their sexuality. On this challenging journey, only a greater love can heal a lesser love. are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your Through his life of self-giving and chaste love, Christ has left all of us an body. example to follow for living our sexuality, whether as single or married persons. For everyone, chastity means integrating one s thoughts, feelings and 1 Corinthians actions in the area of human sexuality so that they reflect the moral order. Chastity teaches the way of self-mastery and is the spiritual power which frees love from selfishness and aggression. 13 It makes self-giving possible and is the prerequisite for generous love and true fulfillment. 8 Some scriptural examples include Gn ; Lv 18.22, 20.13; Rm ; 1 Cor Cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2357; Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Persona Humana (1975), n Catechism of the Catholic Church, n Cf. the CCCB Episcopal Commission for Doctrine s Pastoral Letter to Young People on Chastity (2011). It is available for download at cccb.ca. Printed copies can be ordered from cccbpublications.ca. 12 Catechism of the Catholic Church, n Pontifical Council for the Family, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family (1995), n
4 8. All young people, whether or not they experience an inclination to same-sex attraction, strive to understand and appropriate their sexual identity. The progressive maturing of a person s freedom is a long-term process that can be encumbered by numerous obstacles. These include pressures from the media (particularly on the internet), a widespread moral relativism, and the hedonism propagated by secular society itself. For young people who experience a same-sex attraction and for whom marriage is not an option, choosing chastity as a positive value is even more of an ongoing challenge. We must encourage them to live their single lives chastely as disciples of Jesus, who followed the path of sacrifice to the glory of eternal life. Responding generously to the call to chastity involves suffering and difficulty, but Christ invites us to place our burdens on him: Come to me, all you who are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Mt 11.28, 30). Countless Christians through the ages have found that Jesus friendship and care bring inner healing and peace, and enable them to bear fruit for the life of Christ s Body, the Church (cf. Col 1.24). A person with homosexual inclinations is not called to a loveless life, but to live in the love and grace of Christ Jesus. He alone fulfills our human personalities and lifts them up to the Father. Such a life entails both self-giving and self-sacrifice, the marks of true love for God and one s brothers and sisters. II. Pastoral Guidelines 9. The whole Christian community has a call to guide its young members who experience samesex attraction in their journey toward human maturity. We offer these reflections and guidelines for all Catholics, but especially for the priests, pastoral workers, parents and educators who wish to help adolescents and young adults facing difficulties in this regard. To the Catholic Community 10. We wish to acknowledge in our midst the generous men and women with same-sex attraction who bear witness to the Gospel through their generosity and service to charity in the truth. At the same time, while recognizing the experience of persons with same-sex attraction and the turmoil it often causes in their lives, the Catholic community also has the responsibility of witnessing to the full truth of human sexuality. We must counteract false ideas of freedom promoted by secular society, ideas which can disorient and harm our youth. More than ever, the beauty of the Church s teaching on human sexuality, which leads to authentic freedom, needs to be lived and convincingly preached by everyone. The moral and spiritual relativism of our society can make the Church s teaching on sexuality in general and homosexuality in particular appear bizarre, out of touch, and even intolerant. Yet when people cease to base their moral judgments on objective truth, confusion results. All too often they fall victim to lies about the meaning of true freedom and authentic self-expression. True Christian freedom is not first of all an acceptance of one s own desire to do what one wants, but an acceptance of the truth which sets us free (cf. Jn 8.32). 4
5 11. To assist young persons with same-sex attraction it is necessary to understand the enormous pressures to which they are frequently subjected: unjust discrimination, the sense of invisibility and isolation, and ignorance of their particular situation. We deplore all such attitudes and actions. Hedonism and an obsession with the pursuit of pleasure, combined with an excessive consumerism for as much as possible as soon as possible, typify the mentality of contemporary Western society. Young people in particular are often the targets of solicitations, often through the media, which encourage them to consider sexual relations as simply another product of consumption, a commodity, a mere thing to be bought and sold. 14 To help them overcome this confusion, we ourselves must be mature in our faith and profoundly rooted in friendship with Christ (cf. Jn 15.15), a friendship that enables us to discern between truth and deceit. Catholics ought to be exemplary in treating persons with homosexual inclinations first and foremost as human beings created by God and worthy of respect. The Church s teaching emphasizes this attitude: It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the Church s pastors wherever it occurs. It reveals a kind of disregard for others which endangers the most fundamental principles of a healthy society. The intrinsic dignity of each person must always be respected in word, in action and in law. 15 To Priests and Pastoral Workers 12. Catholic parents testify that a welcoming, respectful and sensitive attitude by their parish community is especially important when they are dealing with a child s disclosure of same-sex attraction. Offer your patient assistance to parents who are grappling with the challenges of supporting a son or daughter who is coming to terms with same-sex attraction and may experience isolation or reproving silence. Ostracism or the fear of being rejected or even hated, frequently contributes to the despair that all too often is felt by these young persons. We urge you to be attentive to their parents, reducing their isolation and worry by your counsel. Bishops, as well as priests, deacons and pastoral workers, should commit themselves anew to being attentive to the needs of adolescents and young adults with same-sex attraction, who are found in our families, parishes and communities. Make them feel welcome in our churches. Listen to them and offer them the love of Christ. 13. Take the time to examine your own interior dispositions towards people with same-sex attraction. With the help of God s grace, work hard to remove whatever may prevent you from welcoming them warmly. Be aware that your language and attitudes can inadvertently communicate a message that has nothing to do with the Church s authentic teaching. Above all, welcome these young adults and, if they are honestly striving to live in accordance with the teaching of Christ, encourage their full and active role in parish life. Such participation provides a source of support that allows them to make progress in living a chaste life. 14 Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, n Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons (1986), n
6 We ask that you promote support groups that foster chaste living, such as Courage for individuals with same-sex attraction and Encourage for families interested in learning more about how to help their children. Where support groups already exist, give them your backing. Where they do not yet exist, make every effort to establish them at both the parish and diocesan levels. To Parents 14. We wish to express our spiritual closeness to you, parents of children discovering a same-sex attraction. This can be a time of questioning for you as well. It will require from you patience, selfcontrol, prudence and understanding. Remember that your child needs you and the family now more than ever. Children always remain a gift God s gift to you. At all times strive to respond lovingly and with trust in divine Providence. Continue to welcome your child into your home and family life in imitation of Christ, encouraging him or her to be faithful to the spiritual life and, if helpful, to seek the guidance of a priest or the assistance of a counsellor. 15. Counselling can be a valuable tool for struggling youth, who may experience a crisis as they grow increasingly aware of homosexual feelings. Young people, particularly adolescents and young men, may be tempted to commit suicide once they can no longer deny or ignore their deep-seated same-sex inclinations. Everyone must be alert to offer hope and assistance to these young people lest despair obscure their judgment. Ensure that professional counsellors or psychologists who see young people are distinguished by their sound human and spiritual maturity. They must be committed to the Christian vision of the human person and sexuality, as well as the Church s teaching on homosexuality and chastity. Their interventions can help your child discern the meaning of a same-sex attraction in a way that leads to greater clarity about sexual identity and the inherent dignity of all children of God. To Educators 16. Parents have the principal moral responsibility of educating their sons and daughters in matters of human sexuality. As teachers, catechists and other educators, you play a role insofar as you carry out your responsibilities in the name of the parents and with their consent. In the catechesis of young adults, it is imperative to present in a firm but charitable way the true nature and purpose of human sexuality in all its dimensions. Encourage them in the practice of chastity, especially since society often misunderstands and scorns this virtue. Avoidance of difficult questions or watering down the Church s teaching is always a disservice. Such attitudes could lead young people into grave moral danger. Moral conscience requires that, in every occasion, Christians give witness to the whole moral truth, which is contradicted both by approval of homosexual acts and unjust discrimination against homosexual persons. 16 We ask you to pay particular attention to guiding adolescents and young adults with samesex attraction away from two specific dangers. First, help them see themselves as persons with a God-given dignity and not merely as individuals with sexual inclinations and desires. Second, help them avoid involvement in a gay culture opposed to the Church s teaching, with its often aggressive and immoral lifestyle Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Considerations regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions between Homosexual Persons (2003), n. 5.
7 III. Words of Encouragement to Young People 17. Dear friends in Christ: we want you to know that we are close to those of you who are struggling with same-sex attraction or homosexual inclinations. We do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding (Col 1.9). We offer you the following practical advice grounded in the teaching of Christ and wisdom of the Church. Above all, hold close to your heart that being a Christian is about a relationship with Jesus Christ, who gives your life meaning and a decisive direction. Accept that God loves you 18. Even if you have doubts or are troubled by feelings of self-rejection, remember that you are a child of God, embraced by his tender love. Even before the world was created, you were chosen to be holy and blameless before him in love and you were destined for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ (Eph 1.4-5). Pray without ceasing (1 Thes 5.17) 19. Develop your personal relationship with God through persevering prayer. He speaks, hears and replies. Through his prayer, Jesus listened to God and was comforted by him. The Gospel teaches us that when Jesus was put to the test, he withdrew by himself to pray (cf. Mt 4.1ff; Mt 17.1ff). It was there, in dialogue with his Father, that he received the grace to accomplish God s will. By praying, you turn towards God and through him to your neighbour. Prayer becomes hope in action. Keep Christ as your constant Companion, with whom you can converse at every step of your journey. Leave yourself the space to hear his whisper, calling you to follow him. Let his word shape your journey as an unfolding of holiness. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, is particularly helpful for those who struggle with same-sex attraction and earnestly desire the grace to live chastely. Mary teaches us that chastity is not love-less, but love fulfilled, love made fruitful. Be Vigilant (1 Pet 5.8) 20. Because chastity is not only a journey but also a battle, be on guard against temptations that will continually arise. Realistically assess your weaknesses, and avoid circumstances that might lead you to fall. When using the internet, be on guard against pornography, as well as certain chat rooms and social networking sites that promote immoral lifestyles. Chastity is a challenge, but God s grace will give you the strength to overcome temptation. Celebrate the sacraments frequently 21. As visible signs of God s grace active in your lives, the sacraments are gifts to make you holy. A life centred on the Eucharist sustains and increases your closeness to Jesus, helps to separate you from sin and commits you to a life of service of your brothers and sisters. When you stumble on your way, the Lord is with you. Never give in to discouragement, but return frequently to the Lord for forgiveness. Growth in holiness is a long and arduous journey. 7
8 Because we are all sinners, God continuously calls us to conversion when we give in to weakness and sin. God always offers you his grace, especially in the hardest moments of your lives. Confess your sins with contrite hearts, resolved not to repeat them again. Try to find a stable confessor or spiritual director with whom you can discuss your difficulties honestly and so receive help in overcoming them. Through the sacrament of Reconciliation, the Lord tells every Christian: Go your way and from now on do not sin again. (Jn 8.11). With forgiveness you will experience the joy that comes from the God who is rich in mercy (Eph 2.5). Cultivate virtuous friendships 22. Friendship is a precious gift from God, a way of loving necessary for every person. Whether it develops between persons of the same or opposite sex, friendship represents a good for all. It leads to spiritual communion. 17 To equate friendship with genital expression, however, distorts its meaning. We recommend therefore that you nurture virtuous and chaste friendships, though not exclusively with others of the same sex. True friendship enhances your ability to live chastely, while living in isolation, fear or bitterness undermines a healthy and holy life. Conclusion 23. As pastors, we have the mandate from Christ to help each and every person receive the Gospel s message of hope and accompany them toward the fullness of life (Jn 10.10) that Jesus promised. That fullness of life cannot avoid the path taken by the Lord himself, namely, we must be united to the paschal mystery of his death and resurrection. All those who seek to follow the Lord are called to enact the will of God in their life by joining whatever sufferings and difficulties they experience in virtue of their condition to the sacrifice of the Lord s Cross. That Cross, for the believer, is a fruitful sacrifice since from that death comes life and redemption. 18 Some Church documents on Same-Sex Attraction As a final word, we express our profound gratitude to all those Congregation for the Doctrine of who wisely and lovingly guide young people with a same-sex the Faith, On the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons (1986). attraction: priests and pastoral associates, parents and educators. Congregation for the Doctrine of May the Lord grant all of us wisdom and strength in understanding, educating and loving all youth entrusted to our care. The the Faith, Some Considerations Concerning the Response to Legislative future of the Church and society depends on them and on our Proposals on the Non-Discrimination of efforts to help them on their journey to live in love, as Christ Homosexual Persons, loved us and gave himself up for us (Eph 5.2). The Pontifical Council for the Family, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family, Catechism of the Catholic Church no Catechism of the Catholic Church, n Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons (1986), n All of these documents are available at the Vatican website, June 2011 Episcopal Commission for Doctrine Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops 2011 Concacan Inc. All rights reserved.
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Fahad Al-Mirdasi (Saudi Arabia)
Oman $2.25, draw $3.20, Kuwait $3.30 (Sportsbet.com.au)
Oman: 93, Kuwait: 125
1. Amad Al-Hosni (Oman)
Has failed to find the net in this tournament so far, which is something of a surprise given he's scored 36 international goals. Then again, chances have been few and far between against two top Asian sides. The veteran should get a much better look at the goal in this game and he'll be looked upon to score Oman's first goal of the tournament.
2. Abdulaziz Al Misha'an (Kuwait)
Laboured without success against Australia when played out of position as a lone striker against Australia but looked much more threatening when dropped into an attacking midfield role against South Korea. He was voted man of the match in that game and a similar performance here is required if Kuwait are to win.
3. Ali Al-Habsi (Oman)
Put in one of the worst games of his international career on Tuesday, conceding four times – one of which was a real stinker. A terrible way to mark 100 international caps. He's so much better than that and knows he owes his team a big display between the posts to round the tournament.
4. Musaed Neda (Kuwait)
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5. Ahmed Mubarak Al-Mahaijri (Oman)
The veteran right winger was soundly beaten up by the left-sided combination of Robbie Kruse and Jason Davidson in Sydney, who combined to run the 29-year old ragged over a torrid 90 minutes. Like Al-Habsi, Al-Mahaijri has too much pride to put in another lowly display.
Eid Al-Farsi (Oman) v Fahad Al Ansari (Kuwait)
The towering figure of Al Ansari has been one of Kuwait's few highlights in this tournament. He's battled endlessly to stop wave after wave of Australian and Korean attacks and he'll be handed the job of protecting the back four from the threat of Eid Al-Farsi, the Omani's clever number 10.
Paul Le Guen (Oman)
A winless Asian Cup would spell the end of most coaches but Le Guen seems to have great protection in his role with Oman – almost a job-for-life type operation seems to be in play. More was expected from his team against Australia and he ought to try and save face with a win here.
Nabil Maaloul (Kuwait)
A ramshackle build-up for Kuwait has been borne out in their performances. Trounced by Australia, they battled gamely against South Korea but came away with nothing to show for it. The Tunisian coach certainly talks a confident game but the rapid-fire of Gulf football, another loss could see his short spell abruptly ended.
Oman and Kuwait maintain hospitable relations and are both members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the organisation which has unified the nations on the southern side of the Persian Gulf.


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A/N: This is the sequel for Subtle and Blunt, but i've tried to write it so it's stand alone since when I went and reread S&B I kinda didn't like it all that much (mainly cos of the style i wrote for Shizuru's portion but since it was deliberate to show for state of mind I'm not gona redo it)
Sori to reviewer and readers tht was waiting for this fic (esp the ones i replied that i'll write this asap... turn out asap wasn't so soon)
N thnx to my poll takers, im glad it ended up how it did cos i fink i wuda been in a stump as to what to write if it turn out differently.
What do your actions mean?
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon when the abrupt sound of knocking rapped at my door.
I had been sitting peacefully and comfortably in my living room reading a good book when my tranquil state was disturbed, not expecting visitors that day, I took my time to mark my place in the novel and gently rest it down onto the glass coffee table in front of me.
By the time I had reached the door I took a moment to ensure I was presentable before I opened it and reveal to myself who my surprise guest was.
I had opened the door to see the one I least expected: Natsuki.
The sight of the blunette cause memories of the last few months to come rushing through my mind; the cleverly laid plans to have Natsuki distance herself from me; the time spent on slowly phasing myself out of her life; the struggles I endured to forget my love for her... Memories. They were only memories.
In the few months that we have been apart I had forgotten my undying love for this girl before me – I am not so bold to say that I have rid myself of those feelings, I know that deep within the abyss in my heart - my love for the blue hair delinquent still exists, they were just hidden.
Hidden - even from myself, that is why seeing Natsuki right now has only brought back memories, it did not strike a chord in my heart nor brightens up my day – right now, I feel nothing for this pale-skinned, blue-haired, emerald eyed girl…
None-the-less I was shocked to see her, it's been months since we've last seen each other, I expected Natsuki to look for me at some point in life but not now - it's all too soon and abrupt – all I've have expected, at most, was a phone call to organize a meeting or something – not a surprise visit. And the most curious thing was: the shocked and disappointed look on her face, it looked as though she went knocking at the wrong door and ended up seeing someone she didn't want to see instead.
'Why are you looking at me like that?' I asked myself and soon chose to ignore that question and her expression. instead I tried to seek out a reason for her presence.
"Natsuki? What are you doing here?" I asked in concern.
'Even my voice holds no lingering feelings in it' I noted to myself as I internally I smiled at my own achievement.
Yet my question seemed to only agitate the biker girl; her face contorted, morphing it into a scowl, her eyes broke contact from mine and looked past me.
'Did I do something wrong?'
It was a surprisingly rude reaction I honestly did not expect from Natsuki, but once again I chose to ignore it.
"Would Natsuki like to sit down? I'll prepare some tea for us." Inviting her in was an integrated habit of mine – showing your guest hospitality regardless of whether or not you wish for their company is something I've been taught to do since I was young, and because of this I invited her in even though I didn't want her here.
I understand my feelings well enough to know it's still too early to be around her, and if she stays all my efforts for the past months will have been for naught.
She brushed pasted me without saying a word, straight to the two seater couch and sat down in a huff; it didn't take a genius to sense that the blunette was acting hostile. Walking into the kitchen to prepare the tea I watched Natsuki and judging from her body language she had something plaguing her mind - she was fidgeting a lot, constantly looking around the room not focusing on anything for any significant amount of time.
'Natsuki is definitely irritated by something.'
"Here you go Natsuki" I handed her the teacup and held onto my own as I returned to the seat I was occupying before – the one seater on the other side of the coffee table Natsuki sat in front of. I glanced at Natsuki, whose eye darted around the furnishing, then I focused on my tea – closing my eyes to deeply inhale the aroma, my body instinctively relaxed and the cogs of my mind began to move.
In those few peaceful moments I reminded my self the reasons I left Natsuki:
I left… because I could not bear the thought of caging her in the suffocative friendship I put the two of us into, I freed her from my heavy burden, I did everything for her even though it killed me inside all in the name of selfless love but… in truth…
I opened my eyes and stared pensively into the tea in my hands.
I did it for myself… our relationship was slowly eating at me, it was suffocating not only for her but for me as well; to know she will never return my feelings and to have her presence with me all the time, made forgetting her so much harder and so much more painful.
I refuse to return to that, I will not allow ourselves to go back to how things were and live in a life in limbo – where my heart is neither dead nor alive – I steadied my wavering heart for both our sakes.
My gaze moved from the teacup back to Natsuki and with my renewed resolve to keep our lives separate and our friendship absolutely platonic, I once again tried to start a conversation:
"So, how do I owe the pleasure of Natsuki visiting me so spontaneously? I hope everything is alright" I had kept my voice friendly and concerned – I didn't want her to think I didn't want her company, even though a part of me didn't, and I kept a friendly smile on.
"Shizuru…" She growled through her teeth, eyes and face looking at the teacup in her hands.
'The first thing she said today and it had to sound so angry. She won't even look at me… I wonder what is wrong…'
I kept my gaze at the top of the blunette's head, staring with concern when she lifted up her head once again, I noticed the emotions that changed from one to another cross her face – from annoyance to loss to sadness and unhappiness, then finally to anger.
'Why is she so angry?'
I myself was at a lost for words – I didn't understand why those emotions crossed her face but a distinct feeling in me says somehow it was all my dong.
'But what have I done? Wasn't everything I did for you, Natsuki? Aren't you happy where you are now?'
"Let's go for a ride. It's a good day and it has been a while." Natsuki commanded, standing up to be in an even more superior position she looked at me and I looked at her.
My mind froze at her words, no, I froze at her tone and the demand it carried, it left me even more confused and disorientated.
'Natsuki is ignoring my question again, why does she want to take a ride now of all times?'
"You might want to get changed. I'll take care of these for you" Natsuki had continued, then snatching away my cup and walking away to the kitchen before I could answer or question her.
'She came to me yet she doesn't want to talk to me? Natsuki why are you making me worry so much?'
I stared worriedly at her retreating form, knowing full well it was not the time to disagree with the short-tempered girl who's already a bit testy; I stood up and made my way to my bedroom.
Closing the door behind me and I discarded my clothing onto my bed and took out my rarely used pair of jeans and a top, searching through my wardrobe to find a suitable jacket I came across a familiar black and red one, I took it off the hanger and in my hands I felt the leather texture once more.
It was the jacket Natsuki had "permanently lent" me a few years back – it was just another winter day where we were going to go out shopping after school and when I found her by her bike she handed me the leather jacket:
"I guess you can borrow this" is what she said but I never asked. It was just another occasion where she showed her sweet and caring side
I took the garment in my hand and lift it to my face, inhaling its scent -
'It didn't smell like Natsuki anymore.'
I left my room wearing the jacket; Natsuki having finished cleaning up the cups turned to look at me and gave me a smile – one I haven't seen in so long.
"Still fits huh?" She said in a calm and gentle voice.
I hadn't realized it but from our short exchange before where her tone and demeanor was so unfamiliar - my heart was uneasy - but with just a small smile my heart settled once more.
"Actually, the chest portion feels a lot tighter then I remember." I jested, hoping we could keep up her sudden good mood.
'I still prefer a happy Natsuki, over a grumpy one.'
"Baka! Come on let's just go!" she yelled, storming off like a child having a tantrum.
I smiled to myself at her antics.
'Just like old times…'
My smile slowly turned to a slight frown.
When we reached Natsuki's bike, the sight of the vehicle brought back memories – old memories that warmed my heart.
She handed me a helmet, I noticed it wasn't her one, in fact it was new helmet I had never when before… in my time with Natsuki.
"Ara? Natsuki finally invested in a spare helmet for her passenger I see? I'm glad that Tokiha-san was able to do what I could not."
Only after those words left my mouth did I realise how it holds true to more than just once meaning.
'I don't think it is a good idea to go with her.' I told myself as I resisted the urge to clutch at my own chest.
It was getting difficult to ignore the growing pain. It was getting uncovered, bit by bit; my heart is starting to remember how it feels for the person in front of me.
"Yeah… Just put it on, already." Her voice sounded grim, but not at grim as my face was underneath the helmet she gave me. Despite my warning, I proceeded to mount the bike.
With my last bit of my resolve, that remained un-shattered by my blue-haired goddess, I tried to keep a distance between us – placing my hands on her hips instead of wrapping myself around her waist – my last bid to stop myself from falling for her again.
The next thing I knew my hands were pulled forward and wrap around familiar flesh, a muffled voice resounded in front of me.
"You'll fall off if you don't hold on properly"
And then we went speeding off, so fast I had to tighten my hold on the figure in front of me, so fast my heart thumped rapidly, so fast I couldn't even take notice of my surrounding and all that I could think about was the one solid thing that my senses could feel – Natsuki.
I could feel us slowly down, the passing blurs focused into an ocean view, cliff side roads, and a setting sun.
We were at the cape; the cape where Natsuki's mother died, the cape where we used to visit to just spend time together, the cape where the start of my fall began. It was the cape full of our memories – good and bad.
She parked the bike and I hopped off, placing the helmet on the seat I walked over to the barrier to get a better view of the sunset.
The wind swept my hair and I closed my eyes and took a deep breath in.
'I remember those feelings, and the pain that comes along with it. My heart is beating and bleeding for her again. I guess… we're back to square one.'
A sad smile adorned my face.
"It's been so long since I've been here, Natsuki. The sunset is as beautiful as ever."
'I guess I'll have to distance myself again.'
At those thoughts my heart seem to bleed even more but like I always had I ignore the pain, and focused on the blunette in front of me.
"Natsuki?" I spoke in concern at her lack of response, but what happened next shook me to my very core.
She moved closer to me, reducing the already small distance between us, raising her arms on either side like she was going to hug me.
"Natsuki?" This time I said it no more than a whisper – I was scared and confused when she enveloped me in her arms.
I can feel her heart beat against mine.
I took a few moments to fight off the fear and confusion that plagued my mind the moment Natsuki held me, I soon gathered myself and built up whatever flimsy façade I could.
"Natsuki, is something the matter? If you need someone to console you, I'm more than happy to listen to your problems."
My voice was weak. In under an hour too much has happen to me, emotionally, for me to gather myself properly and build a better mask but if I let her hold me any longer I'm afraid I would break down even more.
I tried to push away from her silent form but my struggles went unrewarded.
"Stop doing this to us." I stopped my struggles.
'Stop doing this to us? Has she figured it out?'
I admit her words shocked me but my instinct told me she hasn't fully understood my actions for the past few months, and it wasn't like I actually did anything wrong. However, I didn't like our current situation – being held by her may have been one of my long held dreams but right now it hurts more than it comforts, so I decided to go on the offensive instead.
"Ara, I don't understand what Natsuki means but if Natsuki holding me like this is my own doing, then I guess I'll just have to deal with the consequence when we get back to the apartment." I spoke seductively into her ear, a method that usually results to her jumping as far away from me as possible. A double-sided blade, but it does its job.
"Shizuru, I'm serious!" She grabbed me by my shoulders and pushed me away, but still keeping me at arms length.
I was still feeling weak and her stern gaze and scolding tone served to break me down even more on the inside.
I couldn't even look at her; instead I stared at the pavement beside her.
'Isn't this for our own good? Preventing the both of us from future pain, isn't it what we both want? So why are you so angry and unhappy? Why are you questioning my actions to save the both of us?'
"Really Natsuki, I don't understand what you are referring to" All my fighting spirit and resolve has gone, I no longer wanted this, I never did.
"Hmph. Whatever." She pulled me back into a tight embrace. I remained stiff in her arms.
'Why do you do this to me, Natsuki?'
I relaxed my body and gingerly held her back.
'But I guess it's my fault too. For loving you.'
We stood there hugging each other for some time until Natsuki finally pulled away and turned to the sunset – her face held confidence and contentment. She turned smiling at me saying with much confidence and determination:
"I'm not letting you out of my sight, Shizuru. You're not going anywhere."
'What do you mean?'
A/N: dont expect the next chapter anytime soon, im notoriously lazy, so just pray tht i get into an angsy enough mood to continue write the next few chapters.
btw i hope this chapter was long enuf for u guys, i compress shizuru's PoV for Natsuki's Blunt portion of S&B into 1 chapter since u guys dnt like short chapters


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Benclank is a character in Paper Mario: The Benclank Battalion based on the user Benclank (t∣b∣c). He appears to be the main villain throughout the game, though in the end it is revealed he is possessed by Riddiance. He was also possessed by Riddiance in Benclank's Gone: The Story.
Benclank looks like a Koopatroll without a helmet, and his head is a blue Craw's head instead of a koopas.


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I thought I would remind everyone that F.E.A.R. Combat is going to be available for you to download for FREE in about 2.5 hours. You can wait patiently for the download to become available at www.joinfear.com which I am sure will get overloaded once thousands of people start to download the game.
If this is the first time you are hearing about this then I should let you know that this is not a gimmick. F.E.A.R. Combat is going to contain:
- 10 Multiplayer Game modes.
- 19 Multiplayer Maps.
- 12 different weapons.
- Punkbuster support for anti cheat support.
- The capability to download user generated content.
So even if you don't want to play the game yourself maybe you could download it and give it to a friend. Hey, it would't hurt to be nice once in awhile. :)


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