Catholics Oppose Maryland Transgender Legislation

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Catholics Oppose Maryland Transgender Legislation
Washington News
By  AMANDA HESS
April 7, 2009


http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Catholics_Oppose_Maryland_Transgender_Legislation.html


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The Maryland Catholic Conference has come out against the Maryland Senate Bill 566, legislation that would protect against discrimination of transgender persons in the state. According to the group's executive director, Mary Ellen Russell, the church generally would totally support something like this:

Consistent with our long-standing advocacy on behalf of society's most vulnerable and marginalized persons, the Church recognizes the intent of this legislation to uphold the dignity and value of every individual. In keeping with that principle, the Church firmly opposes undue harassment or discrimination against any person.

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This is disappointing, but unsurprising given the Catholic Church's devotion to its Natural Law theory.