But the Catholic Church has a hierarchical form of government, does it not?
It is not up to you or me to say who is a Catholic. It is up to the local bishop, or the Pope.
And, despite daily protests to the contrary on this board, there is ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE WHATSOEVER that ANY of the above-named senators are in any way not recognized as "true Catholics".
How many times have you seen one of these CINOs photographed while attending mass? Inevitably, they attend black, Protestant churches on Sunday (at least during an election cycle).
That's the way, Jim, don't hide your ignorance under a basket, let it shine forth!
They are heterodox, heretics, whatever you want to call them, the point is they are in direct opposition to and denial of the Catholic faith they claim to hold.
But I'm sure you know that and you are just making a point to attack Catholics on FR. Nice guy.
"Catholics" who publically promote scandal (as pro-abortion, pro-sodomy politicans do) are automatically ex-communicated. I agree that it would be nice if the Pope or the local bishop would reiterate this, but it is still not necessary.
I have always said that money talks and bs walks when it comes to the church. If you donate plenty of money you can get away with anything is my thinking.