Originally posted by RTStabler51:
How is that 'influencing' politics? If you don't meet the requirements the Catholic (i.e. God) has set forth to receive communion, then don't attend Catholic mass and go to a different church or abide by the Catholic guidelines it's not hard. I don't go to a Baptist church because I'm not Baptist and I don't agree with their rule sets. If a politician or any person doesn't meet the requirements for communion then YOU DON'T GET IT.

You second point, reinforces what has been wrong with the Christian community the last couple hundred years with all the different sections sprouting up. God did not give humansa menu to pick and choose from what they believe.

I'll wrap it up and end my participation in this thread. The Catholic Church is a business; I recognize that. However, it is a business with morals, values, and a set rule set. (no preist jokes needed) If you don't agree wtih the Catholic Church, fine, don't Catholic. The Catholic church, IMO, has every right to influence the Government as they see fit, just as any other entity has the means to influence. If you don't like who they influence, don't vote for them...





That's my whole point!!! These politicans were not having abortions or seeking to enter a gay marriage. They were only supporting it for others. Its a choice for those others to make, and it is THEIR RIGHT to make that decision. Simply because someone votes for Gay Marriage or Abortion DOES NOT mean that they believe in those practices. It simply means that people should have the right to make their own choice.

You do not see this type of stand in any other religious organization (IMO).

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