say that what they do is all right as long as their lover does not find out ; watching people be picked up with words of warmth only to be sent out after the evening is over and ignored the next time contact is made. What bothers me even more is seeing some members of Dignity attending the liturgy and then later in the evening, playing games in some bar or at some party.

What I am talking about is MORALITY, the forbidden topic. Several years ago, shortly after I had joined Dignity, I attended an east coast workshop. I brought the topic of morality up to the many officers present and was told that if we pursued this topic with any vigor, we could cause a split in Dignity.

Various reasons have been offered for our not attempting to establish what some would call our "Ten Commandments", It is true that our knowledge today and our understanding of human beings has caused us not to be so quick in our judgements of other peoples' actions.

I am not questioning how lovers may decide to live their relationships nor people who may share on an occasional basis, nor even the one night stand. I sincerely believe that these all can be expressed with care, love and friendship. I sincerely believe that this would be within the context of Christ's great commandments as found in Matthew 22: 37-40.

What I do question is people being hurt, people being used as sexual objects. I cannot believe that our "rights" have led us to believe that whatever a person thinks is in fact good and in keeping with the message of Christ. Are we so caught up in our human rights that wehave lost respect with eachother as personsppart of God's creation to eachother.

I offer a challenge to all chapters region, and to the national office to address themselves to this issue and in a dynamic manner. If we truly believe that we are members of Christ's Mystical Body, that we have an Inherrent Dignity, that we are the channels of Christ's love, that we are the powerful instruments of God's love working among all people, and that we can express our sexuality in a manner that is consonant with Christ's teaching, then, I believe that this should take priority in our work.

I believe that we should direct our efforts to supporting, helping and guiding gay lovers in relationships and those leading single lives. Lovers and single people both need encouragement to live good lives. Lovers need guidance so that they may grow in their love, while single people need to realize that their life-style is good and can be lived in a Christian manner (not in a panic search for a lover).

I ask that Dignity Inc. consider this matter as a topic of serious consideration for the national convention because it is the very heart of our Statement of Position and Purpose. Whether programs be set up, workshops, committees or whatever, it should be approached in a direct and straightforward manner and not discreetly circumvented for fear of controversy. If we sincerely believe what we state, then we should be willing to actively live and spread this message.

Ron Schulte

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