I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.

I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.

I didn't choose to be gay. It would be more accurate to say that it was determined by nature.

It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

One thing is for sure - if you are wearing a niqab, you will never, ever find a job. You will never, ever make friends, German friends or neighbors friends. So this is obviously something that is making integration impossible.

Being gay is not a political accomplishment in itself. It's not enough to constitute a political platform.

As conservatives, we can only be glad if two people legally take responsibility for each other, in good times and bad.