[Blue_Ridge_Mtn_Geek]

If “separation of church and state” is the guideline, the pols should shut up - - - they have no business interfering with the governance of religious groups, who have complete discretion in determining who is and who is not a valid member of the congregation. The ex-Catholic (as defined by their ecclesiastical leaders) pols can look for some other label to woo the voters, or they can stop promoting repugnant policies. But they want to have it both ways. So sad, too bad.

[olezip]

Perhaps the strangest comment came from former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, who predicted that if pols like Kennedy started listening to the bishop, "nobody would vote for Catholics" because voters would fear they'd "be guided by [their] faith."

IMO Cuomo and Kennedy are heretics and ex-Catholics with disordered minds. They each have no business in politics. Like Pelosi who also has a warped and twisted view of the world, these politicians demonstrate what mealy-mouthed means. Say one thing and do another; rule against common sense; rule against your own soul. Declare that your specious reasoning and justification are absolutely correct! What do the clergy know about the Commandments and what they have to do to walk their walk?

I wonder what drugs these people need and consume in order to get through their miserable, unhappy days? I pray that they each repent.

[AUH2O Repub]

The Catholic Church has not gone far enough, he should be excommunicated, along with every other libtard pol who supports abortion, queer rights and other anti-church teachings. The Protestant churches should then follow their example. If they want separation of church and state let’s give it to them.

[leprechaun9]

Do these hypocrite politicians really want "Separation of Church and State"?

Let's see, there is a Commandment, THOU SHALL NOT KILL. Should we release all those convicted of Murder to enjoy SEPARATION?

There is a Commandment, THOU SHALL NOT STEAL. Should we release all those convicted of Stealing to enjoy SEPARATION?

Or how about, "BEARING FALSE WITNESS"? Would the Congress be able to their vote on their agendas, if they were required to tell the truth in promoting legislation, merely to enjoy SEPARATION?

[verga]

"The fact that I disagree with the hierarchy on some Non-Negotiable issues of faith does not make me any less of a Catholic,in name only"

There fixed it.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

John Wilson is spot on!

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

To my way of thinking, a politician who adheres to his faith except when he’s in office, is the same as a man who is thrifty except when he’s in Vegas, or a man who’s faithful to his wife except when he’s not home.
IIRC, Moses had a comfortable living and a great office.

[Venturer]

Your faith is supposed to help you in choosing what is right and what is wrong.

Murder is wrong. Abortion is wrong, what part of killing an innocent ,because the mother wanted a boy ,doesn’t Cuomo and Kennedy understand.?

If they wish to allow for Mother’s killing their children they should become Muslims, killing doesnt seem to bother them much.

Going against the tenets of their faith to get votes, makes one wonder what else they will do for those votes. Accept bribes? Cheat, Steal, Covet their neighbor’s wife ?

[Mobties]

“Mario!..azienda me...tu se profiono sfacim!”

Bob Grant, the master of conservative talk radio, said it best.

[ricks_place]

Rep. Patrick Kennedy has his own choice but charging the Bishop with violating separation of church and state is funny!

[A.A. Cunningham]

Can. 915 Those upon whom the penalty of excommunication or interdict has been imposed or declared, and others who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin, are not to be admitted to holy communion.