Comments on: What to do when a Catholic priest told to change their religion if voted for Obama?

By: janie

janie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

I want to write a letter to his bishop. This priest is possibly also involved in politics, if you think you have to vote for a candidate or party. While one can not be Catholic in a good position if they vote for a candidate because I support the right to abortion, are not required to be an issue for voters. If you considered all the issues and believes that other issues collectively have enough weight to set aside the issue of abortion, then that is their prerogative. This does not mean that one can not be Catholic.

By: anabasis

anabasis — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

Many people affiliated with a political party (for whatever reason) and then Catholicism to accommodate their beliefs, trying to justify a position that is incompatible with the Catholic Church. God of education should come first and which to base its second political affiliations.
Catholicism is very clear in his views on abortion. As others have noted, no politician will add up to 100% with Catholic doctrine, but for serious Catholics, the abortion should be an important factor in its decision because of the magnitude of the issue.
I suggest prayer and study of the catechism. If you feel strongly that the vote of a president pro-choice is acceptable, you may feel more comfortable in another denomination of Christianity.

By: MassMike

MassMike — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

If you voted for someone who thinks that baby-killing is just way, and hard-working Americans who must pay for it with their taxes, which are probably not really a Catholic or a Christian. In any case, going to a church and the pastor or priest asked me to leave, go somewhere I felt more welcome.

By: His Boy, Sherman

His Boy, Sherman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

First I could never imagine a priest who never that.He as a statement that the vote might say, knowing that strong pro-abortion policy is a grave sin of being an accomplice to the law of abortion and to deny the body and Blood of Christ until they repent, but other wise i doubt anything more. So I am sure that the pro abortion person using a question designed to attack the body of Christ, the Catholic Church.

By: LH Catholic By Choice

LH Catholic By Choice — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

You should. You really can not be Catholic and vote for the "abortion president." You have decided that their beliefs are standing firm on them, you're in that part. Although I know many Catholics who voted for him without knowing it because the media did a good job keeping real views of Obama in silence. I think if more people have done their own research on this, instead of the fall of the propaganda in the media liberal, much less people would have voted for him. But this is only a country of Lemmings, jumping into the sea.

By: Dianne S

Dianne S — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

I would say that the Catholic faith must investigate and find out why to vote for Obama a "Protest-ant."
So many Catholics believe the Catholic Church is just a name to which they belong. They are not aware of the real presence of Christ, the true miracle of the Eucharist. The focus of our Lord with pride and self-righteousness, saying that "nobody can tell me what to do." Perspective that is not Catholic, it is worldly. By denying the authority of the Church of Christ is to deny Christ, and you cease to be a Catholic. You can call yourself one, you may receive each week and receive "unworthily" but who are not Catholics.
Catholics believe in the teachings of Christ and his Church to continue its authority from God.

By: Misty

Misty — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

Sounds like a bit of good sound advice. If the Church believes one thing and another is passing or repent. I hope everyone realizes I'm not talking only to vote for President Obama. Who are you voting for your business. I'm talking about the presentation. If you can not submit to the authority of the Church belongs you should not attend that church. The Church has to be your guide and support you if you disobey them, and do not believe in forward.

By: crimthan

crimthan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

I would think about it! Anyone who voted for Obama voted for abortion and gay marriage and that is fine, if the goal is reached. This is what Scripture adipose (God) has given us. Repent! and store the Bishop said that this should be applauded! He is truly a man of God !…..

By: pjpacker

pjpacker — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

Silly question.
No Catholic priest who never tell a person to leave the Catholic faith.
Unfortunately no political party has a platform in line with Catholic social teaching.
The Catholic Church is pro-life in the broadest sense. This is often called the "consistent ethic of life."
This pro-life stance stresses the highest respect for the dignity of human life, including that:
• All persons opposing the unjust war and nuclear weapons. (closer to the Democratic platform)
• The fetus that is opposed to abortion, in vitro fertilization, frozen embryos, the embryonic stem cell research and cloning (closer to Republican platform)
• The elderly, sick and dying to oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide (closer to Republican platform)
• Inmates in opposing the death penalty (closer to the Democratic platform)
• The poor and minorities in supporting social justice issues (closer to the Democratic platform)
Some Catholics are against abortion and enthusiastically joined the Republican Party.
Some Catholics align themselves with the Democratic Party supports the "Catholic" issues that affect most people.
Neither party follows all the Catholic teachings.
For more information, see the section "Forming consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A call to political responsibility" http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship …
And the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2259 et seq: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3s …
With love in Christ.

By: imacatho

imacatho — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:13:47 +0000

That is terrible im really shocked and dismayed by Catholic im rarely antics.
You must go to your local newspaper exposing racist thats with a long list of other things that are low.
You do what you want. you are your own god. we are our own gods.