[Larry381]

Good for this priest but I still have nothing but contempt for the Catholic church & clergy in general for pussy-footing around the abortion issue in general. When I was young the idea that the church would avoid a clear and decisive stand on such a fundamental issue of church teaching would have been unthinkable.

To take an example, compare the Catholic church's always consistent stand against Communism with the way they now waffle around the abortion issue.

[AnAmericanMother]

Don't know where you are, but our parish and archdiocese have not pussy-footed about this at all - more like a 500 pound sabre tooth tiger when our rector gets in the pulpit.

He preached a barn burner last Sunday and laid it on the line - non-negotiable "life issues" and all. He spoke of people who claim to be Catholic but don't support the church's teachings. He didn't mention any names . . . didn't have to. As we were walking out of Mass, I met an old friend of my parents who whispered to me that it was the "Vote for Bush" sermon . . . I replied, "Shhhh . . . don't say that . . . too obvious!"

[A.A. Cunningham]

Ever read the Didache? Probably not. You're as well versed on Catholicism as lifelong CINO Easley is.

[Salvation]

Larry,
The church has never waffled around the abortion issue. You are confusing the Catholics for a Free Choise (a dissenting group, BTW)with the true Catholic stand. I will post what the catechism states later.

Get your facts straight, please. "Thou shalt not kill."

[Salvation]

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[Salvation]

Catechism of the Catholic Church and what it says about those who support abortion