[Desdemona]

But mark my words, someone will eventually sue the church for "violating their right to religious expression" because the church is keeping them out on account of an unrepentant sin.

No one is keeping them out. Burke merely said that they should not receive Eucharist. That does not excuse them from a Sunday obligation or those on holy days. If these politicians were to repent, go to confession and serve their Penance, all would be forgiven. The door is not closed to them. The politicians do this to themselves.

[Zack Nguyen]

I agree. The politicians have done it to themselves.

[heyheyhey]

Strategies to break abortion stalemate - "National (anti)Catholic Reporter" EDITORIAL,

The bishops should find a way to work productively with pro-choice Catholics in high office. Politicians like Sens. Tom Daschle and Ted Kennedy and Rep. Nancy Pelosi should not face banishment from public events held on Catholic soil because of their public policy views, nor should they fear refusal at the Communion rail. There’s a lot of good work that can be done outside the abortion arena, and quiet respect, not burnt bridges, is both the prudent and productive course of action.

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