Source: Star Tribune
Image by: Steve Sack

Rather fitting, considering everything the Catholic Church in Minnesota is doing to ensure the mean-spirited marriage amendment gets passed.

In an article from September, the Star Tribune shared that Minnesota Catholics would receive a letter from the church urging them to donate to amendment supporters.

The Trib quotes a political science professor John Green, who says the act is “unusual” compared to what the church has done in other states:

“I can’t think of anything as direct and as explicit,” Green said. “I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it legally, but certainly I’m sure it’s very controversial. Catholic leaders have been involved in fundraising. I know of examples where they have reached out to parishioners, but I’ve never heard of anything quite this comprehensive.”

Jason Adkins, executive director of Minnesota Catholic Conference, shares:

The mailing “gives Catholics an opportunity to support the passage of the amendment and asks them to send a contribution to where it will be most effective,” Adkins’ letter states. In an interview Monday, Adkins said the mailing is being coordinated and paid for by his group and will cost close to $100,000.

Another $100,000 the church is spending just to send out letters asking for more money! When will this insanity stop?

The Trib article goes on to highlight to continued significant role the Catholic Church has played in funding amendment supporters here in Minnesota.

However, not all Catholics believe that limiting the rights and freedoms of some citizens is in the best interest of the Church. According to Diane Haugesag:

The church has other things it should be spending its money on … feeding the hungry, providing homes for the homeless.

I see this focus on one issue and it’s extremely divisive, which I don’t think serves the church no matter what side you’re on.

How very true. When all is said and done, the Catholic Church will have spent millions of dollars in an attempt to enshrine inequality into the state constitution in Minnesota. That’s just sad.