Male and Female He Made Them

Elizabeth Kelly, author of Jesus Approaches and professor of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, discusses the innate, unique, and important roles of men and women as God created them to be. 

Questions Covered:

• 12:50 - Why do we refer to God primarily as a father and not as a mother?
• 17:35 - How do I treat the gay friends that I have? 
• 29:34 - How do you deduce that God is a He?
• 34:57 - Can I get some clarification on what you said about gays and lesbians co-parenting?
• 42:01 - What are the unique roles of men and women as lay people in the Church? 
• 49:24 - What is the difference between teachings nowadays compared to in the Old Testament?

Resources Mentioned:

• Justice in the Church: Gender and Participation
• Liz Kelly
• May Crowning, Mass, and Merton: 50 Reasons I Love Being Catholic