TIPS ON TALKING Remember: We’re in the majority! When identifying yourself as a Catholic in support of marriage equality, note that as such you stand with the majority of Catholics. Recent and credible opinion polls show that U.S. Catholics – as many as 73% – are more supportive of LGBT rights, including same-sex marriage, than the general public and other Christians. [1, 2] Accordingly, be clear in stating that in actively working to legalize a ban on same-sex civil marriage, the Minnesota Catholic bishops are not representing the majority of Catholics. 1. Jones, Robert P. and Cox, Daniel. Catholic Attitudes on Gay and Lesbian Issues: A Comprehensive Portrait from Recent Research Analysis. Public Religion Research Institute: Washington, DC. March 2011. 2. Support for Gay Marriage Reaches a Milestone. ABC News/Washington Post poll: Gay Marriage (Langer Research Associates: New York). March 18, 2011. NEXT TIP: Use the language of your Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church to inform and bolster your support of marriage equality and your opposition to the proposed “marriage amendment.” click here » Download complete "Tips on Speaking as a Catholic in Support of Marriage Equality" PDF - click here » WORD - click here » « BACK