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Ah, sinkspur, but you were establishing a parity of position between both Kerry and Bush in your post where NONE exists. That is the bone I have picked with you because it was your fallacious exposition of the facts as you denounced the actions of priest.

In government, politics, and civil discourse, the Church teaches us not to expect 100 per cent conformity with the teachings of the Church but to work with those who cooperate with the Church's teachings to the highest possible level. Your focus on the difference between the Church's teaching and Bush's position is in some sense antithetical to the Church's ultimate goal with regard to the Gospel of Life, the ending of abortion, and the process of alliance and support with those outside the Church who share a certain commonality in recognizing the Life issues and working toward the highest possible common goal. The clearest point is that Kerry the Catholic is in total opposition to the Church's teachings and goals and voting for him is a danger for us all.

Ah, sinkspur, but you were establishing a parity of position between both Kerry and Bush in your post where NONE exists.

No. I was not. I was establishing the fact that neither Kerry nor Bush adhere fully to the Church's position on abortion, though Bush represents it more than Kerry.

Your focus on the difference between the Church's teaching and Bush's position is in some sense antithetical to the Church's ultimate goal with regard to the Gospel of Life, the ending of abortion, and the process of alliance and support with those outside the Church who share a certain commonality in recognizing the Life issues and working toward the highest possible common goal.

There IS a difference between Bush's position and the Church's position, which is why no priest or bishop can declare that those who vote for a Democrat in this election is committing a mortal sin, especially since it's possible, according to the Church, to vote for pro-choice politicians when they're running against each other.

There is nothing "Catholic" about Kerry. Nothing. His socialist politics are his religion and the number one commandment is the ends justify the means. He has obeyed that commandment all his life as is evident by his behavior in Viet Nam, his actions upon returning home and thereafter.

If he received confession (and I'll bet he doesn't)there wouldn't be time to count the lies he tells in ONE day in a single sitting.