Apple pulls iPhone app over same-sex marriage opposition

December 01, 2010

Apple has pulled the Manhattan Declaration iPhone/iPad application from the iTunes Store following complaints over the ecumenical initiative’s opposition to same-sex marriage. Dozens of American prelates, including Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Archbishop Timothy Dolan, have signed the declaration.

“The Manhattan Declaration app was accepted by Apple and rated as a 4+, meaning it contained no objectionable material,” according to a Manhattan Declaration press statement. “Yet Apple pulled the app shortly after a small but very vocal protest by those who favor gay marriage and abortion. These groups claim that the Manhattan Declaration promotes ‘homophobia’ and that its supporters are ‘anti-gay.’”

“We emphasize with great sincerity that ‘disagreement’ is not ‘gay-bashing,’” the statement continued. “Anyone who takes the time to read the Manhattan Declaration can see that the language used to defend traditional marriage, the sanctity of human life, and religious liberty is civil, non-inflammatory, and respectful."

 

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Further information:

• Manhattan Declaration addresses signers on Apple pulling iPhone app (Manhattan Declaration)