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Last week MRCTV reported on the blasphemous display that took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York where a funeral was held for a transgender atheist prostitute. On Tuesday the group called CatholicVote‚ wrote a letter to the New York Attorney General demanding an investigation of the situation for the deception and lies cordnators used to get the Catholic church to agree to hold the service. On February 15‚ more than 1‚000 people gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Cecilia Gentili’s funeral. Gentili was a transgender woman‚ so a man‚ and was referred to as the “mother of all whores” during his funeral service. The whole event was blasphemous and was disrespectful not only to the church building but to Christian principles as a whole.  At one point in the service‚ a friend of Gentili prayed for trans people to have the chance to access gender affirming “care” and sang “Ave Maria” but changed the lyrics to “Ave Cecilia.” That same friend then danced and twirled through the isles of the church. How was this allowed? That’s a question I’ve been wondering the answer to for a week now.  Supposedly organizers lied and deceived church staff in order to get them to have Gentili’s funeral there. Cayenne Doroshow‚ who put together the event‚ said that she tried to keep it hidden that Gentili was trans. “I kind of kept it under wraps‚” Doroshow said‚ insisting that she wanted to have the funeral at a place that was an “icon‚ just like” Gentili. In response to this deception‚ the Catholic advocacy organization‚ CatholicVote released a letter on Wednesday requesting that New York AG Letitia James investigate the circumstances surrounding the use of the well known cathedral.  “The Archdiocese of New York has publicly affirmed that they ‘had no idea our welcome and prayer would be degraded in such a sacrilegious and deceptive way‚’” the letter indicated before insisting that an investigation take place. CatholicVote cited New York state laws which recognize those who gain access to property through deception as a form of criminal trespass. The outrageous sacrilege perpetrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral is indeed a hate crime. Video footage shows that transgender activists intentionally used deception to obtain permission to enter St. Patrick’s and the facts show that access was used to desecrate that sacred space and mock Catholic faith and morals. Again‚ the pastor of St. Patrick’s has confirmed that they were not told the nature and purpose of the offensive stunt that was planned. I urge you to defend the rights and dignity of Catholic New Yorkers and the tens of thousands of Catholics from throughout this great nation who visit St. Patrick’s to honor the saint and practice their faith each year. The deception and lies that took place to secure St. Patrick’s Cathedral‚ a sacred space‚ for something that so obviously denounces God’s principles and existence is not only disturbing but a heartbreaking reality of just how far the left will go to get what they want. Time will tell if the New York’s Attorney General will even care about CatholicVote’s letter but hopefully‚ if she has any morals at all‚ she will investigate the deception and hold accountable those who broke the law.

During questioning of Fulton County‚ Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade about his “relationship” with District Attorney Fani Willis there was a moment that cut through all the euphemisms we have become accustomed to when it comes to human behavior. Scott Sadow‚ an attorney for Donald Trump‚ who is trying to get an indictment against Trump dismissed for Trump’s alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election‚ received an answer to a question that appeared to surprise him. Asked about his “relationship” with Willis‚ Wade said‚ “do you mean intercourse?” Sadow said he wasn’t going to use that word‚ but since Wade brought it up‚ then yes‚ that’s what he meant. It was a classic example of how euphemisms are increasingly used to soften the meaning of questionable behavior. A forceful Willis tried to obfuscate her relationship with Wade‚ even calling him at one point a “Southern gentleman.” But in an earlier court filing‚ she admitted to an affair (meaning sex) with Wade‚ who she put on the payroll as part of her Trump prosecution team. Radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger receives calls from women who speak of living with their boyfriends. “In other words‚” she said‚ “you’re shacking up.” One woman replied‚ “I wouldn’t put it that way.” Schlessinger then asked‚ “How would you put it?” The woman had no answer. That was once called telling the truth. So many descriptions of human behavior have been modified or changed to gloss over their real meaning. In part‚ I think‚ it is to avoid judgment which can lead to a change in behavior that benefits individuals and the wider culture. Failing to identify certain behavior for what it is can have the effect of legitimizing that behavior in the eyes of people who are engaging in it and in the wider culture that refuses to accept a standard defining right and wrong. How many speak of cheating on one’s spouse‚ as Wade is alleged to have done‚ as “adultery”? Today’s preferred description is “a romantic relationship.” Going on “vacation” with a woman not your wife or a man not your husband is now considered as legitimate as a married couple enjoying a similar experience. Could we also stop saying “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” when speaking of adults? These are not dating teenagers. They are mature people who have presumably been exposed to what used to be called the right way to live‚ but who have chosen another way. Lying doesn’t always bring the consequences it once did‚ even when witnesses take an oath to tell the truth. It is more than fishy that Wade and Willis exchanged cash and have no receipts or other records to back up their claims of legal behavior and propriety. Wade refused to say where he keeps his cash‚ but suggested some of it might be under his pillow. Willis said she once paid Wade $2‚500 in cash that came from her pocketbook. Who carries around that kind of money? Wade even obfuscated on whether he used a credit card and how he was reimbursed for part of his expenditures when he and Willis traveled together. Who doesn’t keep receipts‚ especially for tax purposes? Will the IRS investigate? Two of the Ten Commandments prohibit adultery and bearing false witness. Those two forms of behavior are increasingly allowed in our “non-judgmental” culture. We see daily the corrosion violating these commands have caused. Using words that accurately describe behavior‚ instead of euphemisms‚ can have the effect of limiting that behavior. It once seemed to. Approving‚ or at least failing to reject such behavior‚ contributes to more of it. As one translation of Proverbs 29:18 puts it‚ “If a nation is not guided by God‚ the people will lose self-control (ERV). Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com. Look for Cal Thomas’ latest book “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America" (HumanixBooks).

The acting deputy chief of the United States Border Patrol‚ the second-highest-ranking position in the agency‚ recently opted to retire in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations lodged against him by female employees‚ two sources reportedly familiar with the situation told NBC News Tuesday.Joel Martinez‚ a 31-year veteran with the Border Patrol‚ was placed on administrative leave over the alleged misconduct. In addition to becoming the acting deputy chief in January‚ Martinez also served as the chief patrol agent for the Laredo Sector in Texas.The now-retired officer is under investigation by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility just one month after he assumed the new role.According to the sources‚ multiple female coworkers accused Martinez of sexual misconduct while he was working in Laredo‚ NBC reported. The news outlet stated that the women alleged that Martinez made “aggressive comments” about his desire to have sex with them. The females reportedly felt threatened and pressured by Martinez.He was suspended last Thursday‚ three CBP officials told the Washington Post.Erin Waters‚ a spokesperson for CBP‚ told the news outlet that the agency does “not tolerate misconduct within our ranks.”“When we discover any alleged or potential misconduct‚ we immediately refer it for investigation and cooperate fully with any criminal or administrative investigations‚” Waters said. “Federal privacy laws prohibit discussion of individual cases.”NBC News reported that Martinez’s move to retire amid the ongoing investigation means he will not face professional repercussions even if the allegations are substantiated. Additionally‚ the agency’s findings are unlikely to be revealed unless it makes a criminal referral and the Department of Justice decides to prosecute the case. Tony Barker‚ the Border Patrol’s former acting chief of the law enforcement operations directorate for the agency‚ resigned last year after he was accused of pressuring a female employee to perform sexual favors. Barker denied the allegations.“The allegations that I pressured any woman for sexual favors or victimized them are entirely and unequivocally false. I am proud of my 21 years of service with the U.S. Border Patrol. I am now taking this time to focus on my family and seek other opportunities‚” Barker stated.The Washington Post reported that CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility completed over 800 investigations into alleged misconduct in fiscal year 2022. Those investigations resulted in 12 indictments‚ 18 arrests‚ 10 convictions‚ and 152 administrative sanctions.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!