Over against this curious prophecy, my own fear is that the paranoia of many on the religious right, who actually believe they are being persecuted, will lead to a restriction of civil rights and liberties, and maybe even acts of violence. In particular, their sense that their "religious freedom" is endangered looks delusional. Sadly they have many friends in state governments and on the Supreme Court.

Gay Americans are very satisfied that the Supreme Court recognized their equal rights, with regard to marriage, alongside the rights always given to opposite-sex-oriented citizens. I don't know of any Catholic gay married couples who are demanding that the church "condone and bless" their unions, though it's possible there are some. Anyway the demand is very reasonable, to ask the church to be consistent and practice what it preaches regarding justice, inclusion, and the essence of matrimony. May the church be guided by the Spirit on this matter toward honesty and love!