[livius]

Actually, it's not just personal. Catholic voters in places like Boston and NY have traditionally been Dems, because they come from the immigrant populations that Dems are so good at scooping up. Kerry is courting them aggressively by declaring that he's Catholic; in other words, he's using his alleged religion for political purposes.

If he didn't want to say anything about it, or wanted to continue going to the Protestant churches he usually frequents, his "Catholicism" wouldn't be an issue. But he wants to use it for vote-getting purposes, all the while rejecting its teachings.

It's similar to his attitude on Vietnam and the American military. He wants to use it, while hating it.

[tioga]

A TRUE Catholic does not receive communion from a Protestant church as kerry does. He is an out and out fake.

[oldironsides]

The old time Catholic constituency is gone. The new age church he attends along with his wife allow him to move through the rituals without question. Nobody from that special church will question Kerry or his wife. They are special. The Kerry's will just have to increase the donation to the church. That will take care of any challenges presented by anyone. There are many folks that realize that John Forbes Kerry is all about show. There is no substance or character. That matters little to Massachusetts voters. They voted Old Kennedy in many times. Character matters little to the diocese or the voters.

[plain talk]

Well said. Kerry brings up Vietnam, so his medical records are fair game. Kerry attacks Bush with scripture so his standing within the church is fair game. Kerry wants it both ways and it's not going to happen.

[douglas1]

AND recieving the body of CHRIST all the while he supports abortion and homosexuality is a mortal sin .