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Denver Archbishop rebukes Catholics who plan to vote for Democrats
Christian Times ^ | October 12, 2016 | Jardine Malado

Posted on 10/15/2016 6:41:35 AM PDT by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

The archbishop of Denver has warned Catholics against voting for the Democratic party in the coming elections due to its support for abortion.

In his article titled "Voting as a Catholic in 2016," Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila noted that both presidential candidates from the Republican and Democratic party were disliked by many voters. He stated that he also has the same aversion for both candidates but he suggested that people should look at the party's platforms instead.

Aquila pointed out that the Democratic party has been aggressively campaigning in favor of abortion. He added that the party wants to appoint justices that are pro-abortion and overturn the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortions.

He also touched on other issues such as health services and religious liberty. He advised Catholic voters to be aware of each party's policies regarding those issues.

"There are some issues that can legitimately be debated by Christians, such as which policies are the most effective in caring for the poor, but the direct killing of innocent human life must be opposed at all times by every follower of Jesus Christ," said Aquila.

The archbishop warned that the nation falls in the manner of other great civilizations such as Greece and Rome if it loses its respect for human life.

Aquila also rebuked those who suggested that the Church needs to change its teachings regarding abortion, same-sex unions and euthanasia.

"The Church cannot change her teaching on these issues without denying Christ," he warned. "She would cut herself from the vine and only wither away, as promised by Christ. The further we move away from Jesus Christ and his teachings, the more will our churches empty," he added.

The archbishop encouraged Catholics to vote while noting that most will be faced with the choice between the lesser of two evils. He also reminded Catholics in Colorado to vote "no" against Proposition 106, which will legalize physician-assisted suicide.

Donald Trump has recently praised Aquila's leadership in his letter to the Catholic Leadership Conference which was held in Denver last week.


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Moral Absolutes being upheld. --

The archbishop warned that the nation falls in the manner of other great civilizations such as Greece and Rome IF it loses its respect for human life.

1 posted on 10/15/2016 6:41:37 AM PDT by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

It’s about time.


2 posted on 10/15/2016 6:48:51 AM PDT by JPJones (George Washington's Tariffs were Patriotic. Build a Wall and Build a Wall of tariffs.)
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To: JPJones

Ditto. I hope he carries some weight with the liberal Catholics.


3 posted on 10/15/2016 6:55:28 AM PDT by Parmy (II don't know how to past the images.)
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To: Parmy

If Catholics would vote their principles and not their paychecks (gov workers) then MA would be red.


4 posted on 10/15/2016 6:57:13 AM PDT by JPJones (George Washington's Tariffs were Patriotic. Build a Wall and Build a Wall of tariffs.)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

ABC Langer Research already had Trump leading with Catholics 57/33 both records since 1952. With statements like this and the Bishop of Philly calling Hillary a “Scheming Robotic Liar” that number should move up to 60/30 or better.
http://www.langerresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/1182a12016ElectionPredebate.pdf


5 posted on 10/15/2016 6:59:18 AM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: JPJones

I know, Where’s the rest of the Archbishops?

Their silence on so many matters of faith speaks volumes.

They are mere posers and worse —>traitors to Christianity.

Going through a series of mere rituals is not practicing Christianity.


6 posted on 10/15/2016 7:06:02 AM PDT by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

Good. I never see articles about clergymen saying to not vote for the communists.


7 posted on 10/15/2016 7:22:44 AM PDT by wastedyears (precious bodily fluids)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

I wish HE were Pope!!!


8 posted on 10/15/2016 7:28:57 AM PDT by ZULU (Where the HELL ARE PAUL RYAN AND MITCH MCCONNELL ?????)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

I hope that our cardinal in Houston would come out with a similar statement.


9 posted on 10/15/2016 7:42:18 AM PDT by 353FMG (TRUMP IS ALL THAT MATTERS)
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To: 353FMG

All Cardinals should come out with the same message.

It is embarrassing that they have not made a comment yet. They sure do love that liberal money though and the added dough from the refugees.

I hope that our cardinal in Houston would come out with a similar statement.


10 posted on 10/15/2016 8:02:39 AM PDT by Dacula (Southern lives matter!)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

I hope I’m wrong but my hunch is that the majority of the bishops will be voting for Hillary—that Trump said something mean about illegal immigrants probably counts for more than her zealous support of abortion.


11 posted on 10/15/2016 8:17:11 AM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

Sadly, most of the Catholic bishops, and their organization run by democrat hacks, the USCCB, are social justice liberals.

They are willfully ignorant that Hillary and her minions, as exposed in the Wiki leaks, will be persecuting the Catholic Church if she is president.

They will take away tax exemptions if they preach against abortion; they will force them into Obamacare (cf. Little Sisters of the Poor); they will force Catholic military chaplains to perform gay marriages; they will demand state-approved curricula at Catholic schools and colleges; and as Hillary said “. . . they will change their religious beliefs”.


12 posted on 10/15/2016 8:18:02 AM PDT by oldbill
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To: JPJones

+ 1,000,000


13 posted on 10/15/2016 8:34:53 AM PDT by Hardastarboard (Welcome back to Rome - 471 AD)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

“I know, Where’s the rest of the Archbishops?”

They’re cashing their checks from the Clinton Foundation.


14 posted on 10/15/2016 8:49:04 AM PDT by JPJones (George Washington's Tariffs were Patriotic. Build a Wall and Build a Wall of tariffs.)
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To: JPJones

+ Faux Christians and Faux Catholics


15 posted on 10/15/2016 8:50:01 AM PDT by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

God bless Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila!


16 posted on 10/15/2016 8:50:24 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies; nickcarraway; NYer; ELS; Pyro7480; livius; ArrogantBustard; ...

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17 posted on 10/15/2016 8:52:28 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: jmaroneps37

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ABC Langer Research already had Trump leading with Catholics 57/33 both records since 1952. With statements like this and the Bishop of Philly calling Hillary a “Scheming Robotic Liar” that number should move up to 60/30 or better.
http://www.langerresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/1182a12016ElectionPredebate.pdf
**

I wasn’t aware of this. Thank you.


18 posted on 10/15/2016 8:53:49 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
I know, Where’s the rest of the Archbishops? Their silence on so many matters of faith speaks volumes. They are mere posers and worse —>traitors to Christianity. Going through a series of mere rituals is not practicing Christianity.

Not good enough for you?
Too bad you aren't CHEERING them on.
Some support might be appropriate for those warriors of God.

For these warriors of God I say:

AMEN.

19 posted on 10/15/2016 8:59:17 AM PDT by cloudmountain
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

Drove by my local church this morning, and there were a number of “no on 106” signs.


20 posted on 10/15/2016 9:01:09 AM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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