JM ... you’re absolutely correct. I AM a Catholic and find it very hard to believe that someone would presume to publically speak for “American Catholics”. The liberals have infiltrated our Church in this country and are trying to twist scripture to fit their liberal beliefs. We had people like Susan Sarandon telling us during the election that Jesus was a “community organizer”. These Liberal Catholics aren’t the ones we’re seeing in the pews for daily (or even weekly or monthly) Mass.
We are having the same trouble in our church. I don’t have a problem with someones political views - but I would suggest if you can’t abide by our interpretation of scripture or our doctrines - then perhaps you belong somewhere else. It is true enough I have a lot of questions, but my faith requires that I submit to scripture. I believe therein lies the rub - a lot of the “liberals” (not all) don’t want to submit. Christianity is not about us, it is about Christ - and our submission to him. To me personally, being a Christian is about worshiping the Risen Christ and being a servant to Him. It isn’t about me or my political agenda. This is just my view, I hope it hasn’t offended you or your faith in any way.-—JM