This entire legislative ordeal is not even about marriage. In states where this type of bill has been passed, the vast majority of homosexuals are not getting married. This bill, if passed, gives the radical homosexual agenda full access into our school system. The aim is to indoctrinate our children with the homosexual mind set. Parents would have no say in what is presented to their children in the schools. Whoever gets the young generation also gets the future.

The nature of God-designed FAMILY is for a man and a woman to produce their own children. This is how the generations proceed in God's design. Just think, if your mom or dad had been homosexual, you wouldn't be here right now.

Shouldn't this articles headline be SOME READERS.disagree with Cardinal George's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage.

Greg, please explain to me what the homosexual mindset is? I believe that the bible teaches us that Jesus said, love one another as I have loved you. Our kids need to be taught acceptance, tolerance and respect for all, especially those who are different from ourselves.

Here is the reality, The Roman Catholic Church has the right to marry whoever they see fit. The state has chosen to be in the marriage game, they should not be allowed the same luxury as a religious institution. The state and federal government are bound by the constitution not ideology and theological dogma. So just my opinion but ether allow gays to marry or the state should get out of the marriage business.

Soon enough. Homosexual marriage will be "normalized" in an ongoing degradation of historical mores and values. How long before someone feels they have the " right" to marry their cat?

Interesting that AIDS. Is a major diseAse of the homosexual community....how much in medical tx $ has that cost society....?

Are these educated residences of Northbrook? The church that doesn't welcome you, do you attend? The gay community pay taxes, taxes for your children's and their children's schools and so on.... The result is four areas that if you are LEGALLY married you have the following where as long term gay/non-gay relationships do not have the same rites:

1. Estate Tax: married your legal spouse will inherit all tax free / Gay must pay inheritance tax

2. Social Security: married your legal spouse can take the higher benefit upon death including 50% if you never worked / Gay no survival benefit awarded

3. Pensions: married your legal spouse gets full or partial (you determine) benefits / Gay partner will receive no benefits.

4. Health insurance: married spouse and children coverage / Gay Partners must carry they own.

So think of your children who may not know they are gay yet, your family members/relatives etc of their future. So 10, 20, 30 year loving partnerships means nothing Cardinal George due to a simple same-sex disclaimer.....

Uncle fester, defiantly.

Marriage is between a man and a woman and is sanctioned by the church. Why do you think they call it Holy Matrimony? The state should allow legal unions between ANY two people, which confers many of the benefits that are now only available to married couples.

The Cardinal George is 100% right... God made Adam and Eve, NOT Adam and Steve!!!!!!

Don't u folks get it? It's all about MONEY! The Govt sees an opportunity to collect more $$ if they just legalize same sex marriage. (We are as a country completely broke.)
The Cardinal is simply asking his congregation to not disrespect the gift of matrimony that was given as a blessing for us. Why is that so hard to interpret?
Look, there is nothing wrong w/ 2 folks of the same sex committing their love to each other in a political arena b/c that's just what it is: a political arena. BUT to change religious views from any religion to accomodate the govt is disrespectful and against ones beliefs.
It seems to me that everyone in this discussion are talking out of both sides of their mouths--why would gays want to get married in a church anyway since they're so opinionated against them? My guess is too many of them are fighting to wear that dress! Ha! Lol!
It's all about money. The greed of all of us.

What is the real issue on this thread? Seems it is all over the place. Is it that homosexual sex is wrong? Or Homosexuals should not have a legal union? Or that we should redefine what marriage is? Or is it just bashing the Church, and Cardinal George? I am confused. I would like to join in on a logical discussion. But I cannot find the real issue in the thread.

I completely agree with the editorial published in the Jan 3 2013 Chicago Tribune:

Much of the opposition (to same-sex marrigage) stems from religious concerns, such as those cited by Cardinal Francis George, who has urged a "no" vote. We fully understand and respect the cardinal's view that same-sex marriage violates natural law. But nothing in this bill affects the church's authority to define what is right for Catholics. It recognizes the difference between religious rites and civil institutions.

The Catholic church, after all, bars remarriage by divorcees, but Illinois grants marriage licenses to them. Allowing same-sex marriage does not limit the freedom of religious believers to reject it; it merely allows those who differ to practice what they believe.

The bill stipulates that "any religious denomination" will remain "free to choose which marriages it will solemnize." About 250 Illinois clergy recently signed a statement affirming, "There can be no justification for the law treating people differently on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity."

I stopped listening to the Catholic Church when I was 8 when I realized they don't care about people, it's all about power and status. The thousands of children molested by Priests that the church still tries to deny as they still hide Priests shows that they are a disgusting and vile organization. It's power over people. They disgust me! Holy Name would make for a nice dog park and frozen ice stand.

Sorry, but, same sex anything disgusts me.

Come on, Millie. Don't be so literal! I'm entitled to my feelings and opinions. Have you ever had a lesbian hit on you? I have! It's not a good feeling when you're straight.
IMHO: You are absolutely correct!