Mixed Messages

I do agree with the statement that mixed messages are being sent out by the Catholic Church. I don't believe these messages are intentional but rather they are misinterpreted, especially in today's society of young women. As for some of the positive messages I have been taught through the church as a young girl, I have been taught respect and love for myself and those around me, equality of men and women, and dignity in my sexuality as a woman. As for some of the negatives, I feel the church focuses too much on a woman's virginity and condemning those who do not practice chastity. As stated in the article, I also feel as if the Church praised a woman's sexuality whether they were a virgin, a mother, a divorced wife, then confusion would diminish. The Church needs to find a happy medium instead of combining all terms into one focus because that is ultimately where the mixed messages come into play.