Posted on 11/09/2001 11:52:00 AM PST by Notwithstanding
In the last week before election day, November 6, there were several violations of constitutional law and IRS regulations committed by Protestant churches. For example, on October 31, New Jersey candidate for governor, James E. McGreevey, won the endorsement of the Black Ministers Council of New Jersey. The group represents 600 churches. On November 4, New York mayoral candidate Mark Green campaigned in a string of black churches. And over the weekend, there was a gubernatorial fundraiser at a black church in Trenton, New Jersey, for McGreevey; DNC chairman, Terry McAuliffe, was present. Catholic League president William Donohue spoke to this issue today: Everyone knows what would happen if a group of Catholic priests, representing 600 churches, were to endorse a candidate for governor. Everyone knows what would happen if a candidate for mayor were to campaign at a Catholic Mass. Everyone knows what would happen if a fundraiser for a candidate for public office were to take place in a Catholic church. All hell would break lose.
Catholic churches are unfairly targeted for such vigilance because of the Catholic doctrine that abortion is always evil and that parents ought not be forced to attend God-less government schools.
You ought to see that this is actually anti-Christian animus that is exacerbated by the latent and long-standing anti-Catholicism of this nation. (Try reading a few Supreme Court opinions from 1850's to the 1950's in which the Justices all spew undeniable anti-catholic filth from the bench).
Then tell us if you believe that most "Protestants" are liberal.
I am also very sorry that you seem to have a real axe to grind with Baptists. Incidentally, I am not a Baptist. Also, just for the record, I don't smoke or drink. It's been 10-years since I've done either. Also, I don't gamble. I used to do that alot, but that was 15-years ago.
If you are aiming your Baptist-bashing at me, you've found the wrong target. Just because I'm from the south does not make me a Baptist, although I was fomerly Baptist. I know a lot of Baptists who are excellent role models for the Christian lifestyle. I know some Catholics who are, as well.
BTTT
that's interesting. Does each member also have to take an official position before they become members? Do thay also have to take a vow not to vote for a Kennedy, as those guys love abortion? Does the parish excommunicate, or withdraw mwembership of any of its members known to support a pro-choice candidate?
Since you refer to that, are you also going to take personal responsibilty for slavery? If you aren't, then why can you take me to the same era, and assume that I should feel as though I'm a Catholic basher?
There are some real idiots in government. They've been there a long time.
PROTESTANT CHURCHES VIOLATE THE LAW WITH IMPUNITY
Tell me, do you think that they are being intellectually honest with that title? Would'nt you have a problem if a title on the Southern Baptists website was title as:
CATHOLICS VOTE FOR KENNEDYS WITH IMPUNITY
Be honest!
The US cultural norm of anti-catholicism does not just disappear. Remnants remain. You refuse to believe that. Fine. The official US anti-cathoicism is on record the vigilance over political campaigning from Catholic pulpits is a remnant of that history.
Thick folks need a good yellin' once in awhile.
Duh...
I detest the fact that slavery ever happened. I have many VERY close black friends. My point is that I am not responsible for slavery, or another's racist attiude. Neither am I responsible for any anti-Catholic attitude that any judge may have had (or currently holds. Just because someone in the pas might have been openly anti-Catholic, does not make me his partner, especially if it ocurred somewhere in the neighborhood of 160-years ago. Do you agree?
You can go ahead and wear your Catholicsm as a badge of honor, waiting for a perceived enemy to outrage you. I'm sure you'll find them if you continue to look hard enough.
It's my experience that people generally respect my beliefs, although they might not agree with me. If you feel persecuted because Bryant Gumbel doesn't lead the rosary every morning, then maybe you should move to Afghanistan - - at least they have a strong respect for one religion there.
Hmmmmmm, he says, raising his eyebrows.
Not Catholic bashing, just wondering whether this is an official list or yours. I have known quite a few people who have had their marriages annulled, after long, long periods of time. Seems that for reasons unspoken they had marriages that were not "valid", even after several children. Without exception it was after large contributions had been made.
Time for a little reality check here.
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