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Editorial choice odd

I was left a bit quizzical after reading the guest editorial, “Democracy about equality,” in which the author, the Rev. Thomas Altepeter, is described as a psychologist and “Ecumenical Catholic priest.”

The editorial opines about the Spokane City Council needing to take a stand in favor of gay marriage. I was puzzled about what an “Ecumenical Catholic priest” may be, so I did an Internet search. Apparently, there is an Ecumenical Catholic Conference that was formed in 2003 that is (from a Roman Catholic view) a schismatic and heretical group that is in no way in communion with Roman Catholicism. Altepeter’s editorial is heavy on liberal social policy and negligible on theological analysis.

While The Spokesman-Review can certainly choose anybody to write guest editorials, I certainly think that choosing Altepeter is a way to get a dig in at the Roman Catholic Church because of its teachings against homosexual conduct. Usually, the leaders of tiny, obscure congregations do not merit an opportunity to pen editorials.

Sam Watt

Spokane

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