[GreatOne]

John Effing Kerry (or John Francios Kerry - don't know which I like best yet) is NOT Catholic. The Catholic faith is not a political party, where one can pick and choose which beliefs they will adhere to. There is no such thing as a "liberal" or "conservative" Catholic - you either believe and you are, or don't and are not. He worships at the altar of the abortionists and sodomites, so he clearly has chosen not to be Catholic. The huge weak link in the American Catholic Church, as we just saw with the pederast scandal, is the weakness of the Bishops, who are just a bunch of 1960s-era hippies, with no moral fiber to speak of. He, along with Daschle, Kennedy, etc., should all be denied communion, as their actions and vocal utterances have separated themselves from the Church, hence not being in communion with it.

I also remember reading in the past that Kerry has NOT been an active church-goer; his going now is purely for political reasons. As for his getting an annulment, big freaking deal - annulments in the Church are another source of scandal, as they are given out like candy. Again, he did that for political purposes so he could work his gigoloing way into more money.

Too bad the media crucifies those who abide by their faith (Pryor, for example), but give a free pass to those who make a mockery of it.

[areafiftyone]

He had the nerve to get Ashes on Ash Wednesday and parade in front of the press with his forehead blackened and receive communion. He sickens me!

[Capt. Tom]

Good post in your #6.

Catholics believe that in matters of faith and morals the Pope is infallible.

Not to be confused with being infallible in picking the winner of a horse race,or other events; we are talking faith and morals only.

Therefore if the Pope determines that abortion is wrong, as a Catholic you accept that teaching. If you disagree, you are a heretic. And if you knowingly persist in holding an opposing view to the Popes in matters of faith and morals you are not a Catholic and should leave the Church.

In the meantime if the Pope thinks Sara J is going to win the second race at the race track tomorrow, and you disagree and think Magic Warrior is going to be the winner, you are not a heretic. You are entitled to your beliefs outside the realm of faith and morals. -Tom