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Catholic vote is key for Bush, Kerry Many faithful fit in undecided group
New Orleans Times Picayune ^ | Aut. 16, 04 | Bruce Nolan

Posted on 08/16/2004 7:52:19 PM PDT by churchillbuff

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1 posted on 08/16/2004 7:52:20 PM PDT by churchillbuff
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To: churchillbuff
The Great Undecided can kiss my Catechism.
2 posted on 08/16/2004 7:54:50 PM PDT by annyokie (Now with 20% More Infidel!)
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To: churchillbuff

"Many faithful fit in undecided group"

"likely voters who considered themselves "very religious," regardless of faith, favored Bush over Kerry by 59 percent to 35 percent."

Sounds like those in the undecided group cannot be considered the "faithful".

blessings, Bobo


3 posted on 08/16/2004 7:55:29 PM PDT by bobo1
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To: churchillbuff

Well, I am one Catholic who is voting for Bush!


4 posted on 08/16/2004 8:00:19 PM PDT by whitedog57
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To: whitedog57
Speaking of Catholics....

Kerry is just another shade of Catholic...

Californians will get this one.
5 posted on 08/16/2004 8:06:46 PM PDT by Paloma_55
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To: GatorGirl; maryz; afraidfortherepublic; Antoninus; Aquinasfan; Askel5; livius; goldenstategirl; ...

Ping.


6 posted on 08/16/2004 8:09:06 PM PDT by narses (If you want ON or OFF my Catholic Ping List email me. +)
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To: churchillbuff

Hmmm, lets see:
One candidate thinks abortion is immoral, the other thaught it was moral before it was immoral.

Lets see, which candidate falls closer to Catholic teaching on private property as explained by Pius X in Motu Proprio 12/18/03: "Private property is under all circumstances, be it the fruit of labour or acquired by conveyance or donation, a natural right, and everbody may make such reasonable disposal of it as he thinks fit." Hmm, I think the demoncrats really love property rights as exhibited by their tax proposals.

Ok, how about socialism: (admitedly closely related to property rights) "Christianity and Socialism are hopelssly incompatible." Catholic Encyclopedia Hmm, hard call there to tell the dift. between the both.

-The right to arms and self defence is a natural right (don't feel like looking up the exact refs, but it is undisputably stated by Aquinas, in fact, you have a moral obligation to defend your life unless you sacrifice yourself in imitation of the Savior)

And so on and so on. Man, the choice is sooooo hard. /sarcasm

BTW, I am a poor Catholic so please don't confuse me with a holy roller.


7 posted on 08/16/2004 8:18:30 PM PDT by correctthought (Hippies, want to change the world, but all they ever do is smoke pot and smell bad)
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To: churchillbuff

Coburn up 12 in OKLAHOMA

GOOD NEWS

WE MUST HOLD COLORADO NOW


8 posted on 08/16/2004 8:20:10 PM PDT by skaterboy
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To: churchillbuff; Mr. Silverback; Smartass; NYer

FYI PING


9 posted on 08/16/2004 8:21:55 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (One good term deserves another! Take W-04....Across America!)
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To: Paloma_55

catholics against kerry says it all


10 posted on 08/16/2004 8:26:31 PM PDT by italianquaker
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To: arbee4bush
"But you've got a lot of Catholics in the middle," Green said. "Independent Catholics are sometimes described as quintessential swing voters. Many feel conflicted. On social issues they're pulled toward Bush. On economic and social welfare issues, they're pulled to Kerry and the Democrats."

I don't recall where in the Bible it says "Give all your money to the government to redistribute to a 14 year old mother of 3 children born out of wedlock."

I dont mean to say she doesnt need help, but shouldn't we want to help others, not have to? Is it a true sacrifice if it is forced upon us?

oh well, who am I? Just another looney, right-wing, Catholic, nut-case Bush supporter!

11 posted on 08/16/2004 8:27:10 PM PDT by KB4W (I voted for the...before I voted...against, No...wait...You mean I'm supposed to vote? JF'nK)
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To: churchillbuff
No undecided Catholic here.
12 posted on 08/16/2004 8:27:55 PM PDT by b4its2late (John John Kerry Edwards change positions more often than a Nevada prostitute!!!)
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To: whitedog57

I am another Catholic voting for Bush. I really can't see how any Catholic can vote for Kerry. His voting record had made a mockery of our faith. It seems acceptable in the press to bash Catholics, this man should be standing up for our faith...instead he exploits it only when it's convenient.


13 posted on 08/16/2004 8:30:39 PM PDT by bushinohio
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To: churchillbuff

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...While BUSH told us all he was going to see MEL GIBSON's "The PASSION of the Christ" while hoping others would too...

...KERRY tried to disccourage all of us from doing so by calling this ultimate story of LOVE and Sacrifice dangerous to see.

...KERRY then even went on to say that the last move he saw in a theater was March 2002's "WE WERE SOLDIERS"..!!

...Election 2004 = Good vs Evil

...PERSONIFIED.

http://www.ThePassionoftheChrist.com
http://www.WeWereSoldiers.com

.


14 posted on 08/16/2004 8:32:49 PM PDT by ALOHA RONNIE
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To: churchillbuff
I don't get it. I'm not Catholic, (we're Protestants) but there should be no question in the minds of Christians as to who to vote for. The number of Christians that vote for homosexual and genocide advocates is absurd.
15 posted on 08/16/2004 8:36:00 PM PDT by Jaysun (Let me take yet another opportunity to tell the "moderates" to shove it ....... then twist it.)
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To: bushinohio

Count 2 more Catholics for Bush here in my household.

My parish is very prolife. I can't imagine any of my co-parishioners voting for that hypocrite Kerry.

Polls are just so much hocus-pocus.


16 posted on 08/16/2004 8:37:42 PM PDT by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: churchillbuff

Catholics who vote for Kerry aren't very faithful. This one is voting Bush.


17 posted on 08/16/2004 8:39:04 PM PDT by Desdemona (Music Librarian and provider of cucumber sandwiches, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary. Hats required.)
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To: churchillbuff
Well, last election I said I wouldn't vote for Bush and I didn't.

This time I am, and I'm urging everybody I know to vote for him also.

I read Peggy Noonan's recent column. She said she has heard at every election that "this election is the most important of our time" and that this time she believes it.

I think she's right.

18 posted on 08/16/2004 8:40:49 PM PDT by Cap'n Crunch
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To: churchillbuff

Kerry is only a practicing Catholic when it suits him, only when cameras are around. You know, I found this site that has some good info on how Christians can make a difference in their community by holding small voter registrations at the Churches. This site also has information on what you can and can't do with regards to voter registration. I'll be doing it at my Church and hope you all try to get something going too. The link is
http://www.cc.org/difference.php?PHPSESSID=5cd69cbff37529be1bd440f9393c63c7
Just copy and paste. God Bless You All and G.W.


19 posted on 08/16/2004 8:41:37 PM PDT by EndTimes (What to do?)
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To: whitedog57

"Well, I am one Catholic who is voting for Bush!"


Me too!


20 posted on 08/16/2004 8:43:13 PM PDT by diamond6 (Everyone who is for abortion has already been born. Ronald Reagan)
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