Now a court in Hawaii announces that, the entire history of civilized humanity to the contrary notwithstanding, marriage does not necessarily involve a man and a woman. Time to respond In each case, the latest, most sensational story shocks us. We read about the scandals in the headlines, and profess to be shocked. And of course what hold for society holds for the Church as well. We may still elicit groans with our stories about nuns who worship a pagan goddess, or bishops who encourage homosexual unions.
Prudent men recognize the difference.
But even those who are ordinarily prudent can be lulled into complacency, as the society around them slides gradually into chaos.