Marriage and Vatican II
50 years ago, Bishops met in Rome to update Church teachings with modern society. The issue of marriage played a large role in the council and is in question today (para. 8). Marriage is sacred to the Church and is seen as a noble vocation (para. 10-11). Today, the Church's teachings on marriage are being challenged (para. 17). Gay marriage is not accepted in the Catholic Church. Many liberal Americans are advocates for gay rights. Media today openly accepts homosexuals. Shows like Ellen or The New Normal receive high ratings as homosexuality is generally accepted in America. Currently, the national government does not recognize gay marriage. Few states accept it. Slowly but surely, gay rights in America have increase. "Don't ask, don't tell" was recently repealed allowing homosexuals to serve freely in the armed forces. President Obama expressed his support for LGBT to prepare for the up-coming election; he is the first presidential candidate to do so. The Catholic Church works to maintain traditional values when it comes to marriage (para. 24). The teachings of Vatican II on marriage do not coincide with today's society.