Reply #15: Counterpoint- from Church members themselves [View All]

[Beware the Beast Man]

As a Catholic, I found this very disturbing. So, I did a little research, and here's a good article, straight from catholic.org:

European bishops say they'd hesitate to deny politicians Communion
By Cindy Wooden

April 22, 2004

OME (CNS) -- Several European bishops said they would be very hesitant to announce publicly that a Catholic politician could not receive the Eucharist because of a political stand, even in favor of legalized abortion.

In telephone interviews they cited a number of reasons, including a reluctance to "stigmatize" individual Catholics and a reluctance to use the Eucharist as a sanction for a political position.

The issue was heating up in the United States with regard to Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kerry, the probable Democratic candidate for president, who supports legal abortion.

European bishops and a pro-life activist contacted by Catholic News Service said that while some Catholic politicians on the continent have supported legislation opposed by the church they could not recall a politician being denied Communion.


HERE'S THE REST:

http://www.catholic.org/cathcom/national_story.php?id=7363

I hope this brings a bit of comfort to my fellow Catholic DUers.