Bp. Rick Stika and Bp. Thomas Tobin
Posted on 08/25/2020 9:37:26 AM PDT by ebb tide
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (ChurchMilitant.com) - Another Catholic bishop is calling Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden a fake Catholic.
Bp. Rick Stika and Bp. Thomas Tobin
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville, Tenn. has joined the ranks of American bishops who think it's dishonest for former vice president Biden to promote his Catholic faith as a campaign selling point. In a tweet on Friday, Stika expressed his incredulity.
"Don't understand how Mr. Biden can claim to be a good and faithful Catholic as he denies so much of Church teaching especially on the absolute child abuse and human rights violations of the most innocent, the not yet born," Stika wrote.
He went on to reference Biden's "sidekick," Kamala Harris, calling her an "anti-Catholic bigot."
He then concluded with support for President Trump.
"So sad for this team. But also, I never thought the current President was all that pro-life but he is anti-abortion as well as helpful in religious liberty," Stika observed.
Earlier this month, Bp. Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island, got in a shot at Biden. Also taking to Twitter, Tobin used a tongue-in-cheek tone to question the presidential hopeful.
I never thought the current President was all that pro-life but he is anti-abortion as well as helpful in religious liberty.Tweet
"Biden-Harris. First time in awhile that the Democratic ticket hasn't had a Catholic on it. Sad," Tobin tweeted.
Tobin's tweet brought Fr. James Martin off the bench. He tweeted back in Biden's defense.
"Mr. Biden is a baptized Catholic. Thus, he is a Catholic," Martin asserted.
News Report: Biden Hurts God
Bishop Joseph Strickland didn't directly deny Biden his Catholic bona fides but made his position clear to Catholics familiar with his ministry.
The Democratic Party platform, basically, is abortion anyone, anytime, anywhere — no restrictions, no regulations.Tweet
"CATHOLICS PLEASE VOTE with a well formed conscience & choose candidates who respect life, morality, marriage, family & our basic freedoms. It is critical that we keep eternal truths at the forefront as we vote. Study the issues & choose candidates who respect FAITH," Strickland encouraged.
Bp. Joseph Strickland
Since Harris isn't Catholic, her faith is not being measured by the bishops, but Catholics are very troubled by her hostility to Christianity, specifically to Catholic practice.
Strickland elsewhere specifically named Harris. He tweeted:
"Catholics take note....reminds me of another candidate calling us 'the deplorables' ... we need to be awake to this ... Kamala's Anti-Catholic Assault Previews Her Potential Administration," the Texas bishop tweeted.
Writing for the Catholic League in August as the organization's president, Bill Donohue pointed out the "problem" Harris will have with Catholics. He said her "problem" goes beyond the Church's pro-life position. Donohue then referenced Harris' questioning of Brian Buescher when he was a nominee for the federal bench.
"[Buescher's] offense? His affiliation with the Knights of Columbus. She objected to his membership in the Knights because it is pro-life. Of course it is — it is a Catholic entity. In short, her real target was the Catholic Church," Donohue wrote.
Kellyanne Conway, White House senior counselor, who is Catholic, earlier this month also expressed her concern about Harris.
"She is for abortion in the ninth month, and if she's not, I want her to say that today," Conway told reporters at the White House. "The Democratic Party platform, basically, is abortion anyone, anytime, anywhere — no restrictions, no regulations."
But also, I never thought the current President was all that pro-life but he is anti-abortion as well as helpful in religious liberty," Stika observed.
Ping
To hear the MSM tell it, he walks on water and heals the blind..........
If Trump walked on water, the MSM would say that Trump Can't Swim.
Neither is the Pope, what’s his point.
He’s not a Catholic...he’s not a Christian.
Orange man bad!................
Hillary had a Catholic email problem.Oops here we go again. They just lost Wisconsin.
This infuriates me to no end. You are spot on. The United States as a sovereign nation, owes no homage to implement Catholic social teaching with respect to its immigration policy. A legal path to immigration to the US exists. Its a slap in the face to all who have gone thru that process to just open the borders to all and allow their physical geographic location to make them legal citizens.
I am a devout Catholic and I’ve asked the question often; does the Vatican itself (a sovereign nation within the city of Rome) not have walls, do they not restrict those who passes thru its gates? Mr Trump is pro-life and makes no statements otherwise, but its not enough for these Bishops. The Catholic media, e.g. CNA (EWTN affiliate) criticize Mr Trump in the same manner, citing the US immigration policy as an affront to Catholic social teaching and it no less sickens me as an American by birth.
democrat Christian = an oxymoron
I am not Catholic, but I am a Godfather of a Catholic boy, and under oath
(1) Do you renounce Satan? (2) And all his works? (3) And all his display?
(4) Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? (5) Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, who was born into the world and suffered for us? (6) And do you believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
That renouncing Satan, all his works, and all his displays... rings in my ear, I cannot accept killing that which cannot defend itself. I absolutely do not understand a confessing Catholic, receiving the Eucharist, accepting this horrible practice.
The pope is auditioning for his role of False Prophet in the years of the Tribulation where he props up the Anti-Christ.
Finally a breath of fresh air from the church
It is refreshing to see some bishops, clergy speaking out about Biden’s false positions I do not want clerics endorsing any candidates but definitely when people like Biden and Pelousy falsify themselves in the click of religious faith they actually oppose, the clergy have a responsibility to point it out for us. This is good
Biden is a homewrecker.
why isnt that being discussed?
Finally a Bishop nails Biden for what he is
Even the Pope knows Trump will win.
At best, Biden is a lukewarm Catholic that Christ has said “Their love is lukewarm, and My Heart cannot bear it; these souls force me to reject them.”
St. Faustina’s Diary #580
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