[GraceCoolidge]

In an interview with Time magazine, Kerry said, ``I don't tell church officials what to do, and church officials shouldn't tell American politicians what to do in the context of our public life.''

Here's a newsflash, Senator Kerry: The church officials are not telling "you" (even the all important you you you) what to do. They are telling Catholics what their obligations are under the faith. If you claim to be Catholic, then this applies to you... and only because you claim to be Catholic. If you had the decency to find a faith that complies with your moral compass (whatever it may be) there would be no issue. This controversy has nothing to do with being a politician. It has everything to do with being a Catholic. The same obligation applies to any Catholic. The real problem is that you think you get a special exemption because you are a "politician." When you get to the pearly gates, I have a feeling that your "don't you know who I am" attitude isn't going to be a big help. The doctrine of the Catholic church does not include as asterisk stating "not applicable to politicians in the context of their public life."

[sgtbono2002]

I am a lapsedcatholic, there are many reasons, They dont really matter to most I suppose. The Local Priest came to me the other day and asked if I wouldnt like to come back to the Church, I told him that I couldnt because the Church allow people like Pelosi, Kerry, Kennedy to make a mockery of the Church. I told him when the Church excommunicates Kerry and Kennedy I may come back.It wont happen.

[alwaysconservative]

Excellent post!!!