Who Are We to Judge?

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/14/world/vatican-backtrack-gays/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

      The Vatican recently published a statement which enticed a positive outlook on homosexuals. The statement made was that "Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community. Are we capable of welcoming these people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in our communities? Often they wish to encounter a church that offers them a welcoming home. Are our communities capable of providing that, accepting and valuing their sexual orientation, without compromising Catholic doctrine on the family and matrimony?" This statement is not an official declaration, but the concept of the statement is highly controversial in the Church and is being debated by many officials. Many conservative Catholics view the statement to lack solid foundation in Sacred Scripture. However, Pope Francis continues to truly mimmick the life of Christ by being an example of a simpithizer to sinners when he states "Who am I to judge?"
    The world responds to this story in a variety of ways. Some will view the Vatican as falling to the values of a secular world. Many liberals support the statement of the Vatican to recognize the Homosexual community, but most will come to recognize the Vatican showing interest in caring for the oppressed.
   I believe that the Vatican will continue to clarify on this topic until the conclusion will be made that will show less prejudice on homosexuals, all Catholics will be reminded that who are they to judge. However, I believe there is more clarification to come on the "gifts and qualities homosexuals can offer to the Christian community.