We don’t have rails any more. Altar rails were removed from US churches in the 1960s.
“They” have a conscience thing. Sounds like she realizes she is not one of us anymore. The fact is she may have been born a Catholic. Perhaps even raised as one by devout parents. But in her unwavering support for unrestricted abortion, she has excommunicated herself, cutting herself off from the Church and its Sacraments. She has chosen worldly success over eternal salvation. Or more likely, she just does not believe anymore: in God, in good and evil, in life after death. People who really believe in a Living God that takes an interest in the affairs of humanity do not support dismembering innocent early stage humans. Her gods are power and money and she worships both faithfully.
My experience in Catholicism dated from 1961-62. My mom wanted to sing in the choir, and I think, being non-Catholic she had to take instruction, which turned out to be educational for me as I read ¨Father Smith Instructs Jackson¨, met a few good priests and generally had a great time. The ¨rail¨ aspect probably comes from my varied experiences in Protestant churches, which were also quite interesting. Though I´m a non-Jewish Jew these days, in synagogue about half of the year. I´m so grateful for what I deem a great religious overview to this point. May the rest of my life be even half as exciting.
God´s grace to You and Yours....
Not so. Many Catholic Churches in the United States still have communion rails.