Marriage equality began yesterday in Miami-Dade county in Florida and as expected, a Catholic bishop threw a hissy fit about it. The bishop of Miami warned his employees that
“All employees should note that, because of the Church’s particular function in society, certain conduct, inconsistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church, could lead to disciplinary action, including termination, even if it occurs outside the normal working day and outside the strict confines of work performed by the employee for the Archdiocese.”
In other words, don't even think about marriage equality, it's bad for you!
Just to make sure that you understand his need for power and control,
Archbishop Wenski’s letter continued warning employees that the conduct requirements also extend to the Internet.
The bishop is upset that marriage equality has begun in Miami, and that he did not get his way on the issue--that is how I see it. His letter is nothing more than passive-aggressive behavior.
As I finish, I'm not interested in discussing whether or not the bishop is within his right to issue this letter. I understand that it is within his right to instruct his employees, but I do wonder if he is taking away their right to free speech.
The bishop's "rights" are not in question, but his behavior looks like power and control to me.
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