Hundreds Walk Out of Church in Protest of Denying Communion to Homosexuals
Several hundreds activists in the Netherlands have walked out of a Sunday Mass in protest at the Roman Catholic policy that denies gay people communion. Protesters walked out of the church, shouting and singing, wearing pink wigs and clothes.
Despite the Netherlands being the first country to legalize gay marriage in 2001, the Roman Catholic Church teaches that homosexual activity is sinful.
This particular issue began earlier in February when a priest in a nearby town refused communion to an openly gay man.
According to The Associated Press, “the conflict began during Dutch carnival celebrations this month. An openly gay man in a village near Den Bosch was chosen for a prominent role, but his local priest refused him communion - offending many in the village.”
