Listening to Cardinal O'Brien on the Today programme this morning was decidedly odd. Does the Cardinal have any sense at all that he is senior member of a church not just a man on the terraces at a rough football match. Talk of grotesque and slavery serves only to discourage those who might be amenable to his views.
Life here in the house is one of a continual conversation with each other, with visitors, with friends on the phone, via email, Skype, twitter....it is endless.
A month ago, my position was one of general indifference to same sex marriage. I did not see the need to copy heterosexuals and rather liked our distinctive status. As the days have gone by my view has shifted to one where I now support marriage equalities that allow those who want marriage to have it. The likes of cardinal O'Brien and his language now convinces me that it is right to work for marriage equality but I do not want it for myself. Neither does my civil partner, he tells me, for himself.
I was surprised and pleased at the Daily Telegraph blog inviting readers to record their opinions. Currently, more than 70% voted for gay marriage. My sense that more people in the country as a whole are in favour than against is supported by the DT. It will be interesting to see how the Daily Mail jumps.
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