Mon 14 Feb 2011 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA
An iPhone App is being accused of feeding the neuroses of gay Catholics and contributing to destroyed lives. The App says it is “Designed to be used in the confessional, this app is the perfect aid for every penitent. With a personalized examination of conscience for each user, password protected profiles, and a step-by-step-guide to the sacrament, this app invites Catholics to prayerfully prepare for and participate in the Rite of Penance.” Among the questions users are asked is: "Have I been guilty of any homosexual activity?" “This is cyber spiritual abuse that promotes backward ideas in a modern package,” said Truth Wins Out, a US non-profit organization that highlights anti-glbt religious extremism. “Gay Catholics don’t need to confess, they need to come out of the closet and challenge anti-gay dogma. The false idea that being gay is something to be ashamed of has destroyed too many lives. This iPhone App is facilitating and furthering the harm [by] helping to create neurotic individuals who are ashamed of who they are. The creators of this device are the true sinners and they need to confess for the damage they are doing in the name of religion.” The app was designed in the USA and has been backed by senior officials of the Catholic Church. According to iTunes the App is ranked No. 22 in sales worldwide.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Monday, 14th February 2011 - 10:21pm