Once again the Pope states the obvious. Or at least what seems obvious. But thank God for the Pope!!
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL0956318820070509?feedType=RSS&rpc=22
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Wednesday warned Catholic politicians they risked excommunication from the Church and should not receive communion if they support abortion.
It's about time that all politicians that claim to be christian start explaining their non-christian beliefs. If they believe something different than the Catholic Church, different than the Baptist Church, or whichever church that's fine, then go be a part of some other denomination that matches what you do believe in.
Just stop knowingly violating major tenents of the religion you claim to be a part of and pretending that its ok because "Jesus taught us to forgive". Sure he did, but he did not want us to sin whenever we want, or approve of others sinning whenever they want. Sure I know some of you liberals are having a spasm right now reading this, let's hear your bashing of me, but after all, you always say that you support the first amendment. Both Kulongoski and Gregoire claim to be Catholic, and believe in the Catholic Church and its teachings. So lets see them start acting according to their faith in their policy, or else disclaim the faith and pick up Budism, Methodist or some other religion that lets you pick the rules.
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I've been wondering about this whole religious vs. social debate among Catholic (and other religious) Democrats. How can John Kerry speak to both sides of the issue when he supports abortion but calls himself a Catholic? It's obvious to me that he puts his political and social beliefs WAY AHEAD of his religious beliefs. So, why go to church and proclaim yourself as a Catholic? I think people need to really reflect and search their souls to get a clear understanding of their beliefs. If you truly believe in a particular faith/denomination, then believe in it wholeheartedly. If you don't, then abandon it and find a religion that supports your beliefs or change your political views to support your religious beliefs. At least that way you won't be in conflict with yourself. (Which is what we crucify politians for during elections anyway - flip flopping & inconsistency).
Ok, I just have to leave a comment on this blog simply because I know Christine Gregoire. I went to St. Michael Catholic Church in Olympia, WA and was even in religious education classes with her daughter Courtney.
I wanted to THROW UP when she was inaugerated as Governor. She had one of our former priests in attendance (I won't name him since I did love him as our priest). So what does that say for Ms. Gregoire AND for the priest there supporting her? Sounds to me the Pope has a pretty good solution for that behavior. What kind of message does that send to people? Abandon your religous beliefs for the sake of political gain? How can Catholics (including this priest) support a Governor like Gregoire? What does she say when she goes to confession? Bless me Father for I have sinned....I believe, support and will push legistlation to kill babies even though it's in complete opposition of the Catholic church?
I wonder how she sleeps at night...
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