Gov. Granholm again publicly defies Church: advocates recognition for same sex couples

Detroit News via www.StopGranholm.com ^ | 2-16-2003 | staff

[Notwithstanding]

Detroit, Mich. -- Hot on the heels of a Catholic high school rejecting a lunch with Michigan's Catholic governor over her pro-abortion stance, Gov. Granholm has again publicly rejected the teachings of the Catholic Church to which she claims to be a member -- this time over the issue of recognizing homosexual unions.

According to a Feb. 14th Detroit News article entitled "Same-sex couples challenge law: Gays want right to marry," Gov. Granholm again reiterated her support for recognizing same-sex unions in spite of Catholic teaching which prohibits such recognition.

The News article reported that Elizabeth Boyd, the governor's spokeswoman, said the governor "does support something that would recognize a commitment between same sex couples."

However, a Jan. 16, 2003 statement issued by the Vatican entitled "Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life," indicated that "in no way can other forms of cohabitation be placed on the same level as marriage, nor can they receive legal recognition as such."

The Note was "directed to the Bishops of the Catholic Church" and particularly "to Catholic politicians and all lay members of the faithful called to participate in the political life of democratic societies."

As of now, Granholm's Bishop, Adam Cardinal Maida, has not addressed Gov. Granholm's status in the Catholic in spite of her repeated public denials of Church teaching.

CHURCH & TRUTH PROJECT - ACTION ALERT:

Please contact Adam Cardinal Maida to encourage him to address Gov. Jennifer Granholm's status as a Catholic in light of her repeated public denial of the teachings of the Catholic Church. You may contact Cardinal Maida at:

His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida Archdiocese of Detroit 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226-1825 Phone: 313-237-5816 Fax: 313-237-4642

[victim soul]

And just imagine - if she can sell out her Faith -- what will she do to Michigan's Constitution???

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I see they are at it again, and yes, they are keeping me updated, I have gotten tons of material to read about Canon Law, etc. Seems like they are in for a long night.
Regards,
Pan Yans Wife

[ItsJeff]

I didn't mean the Catholictalk, I meant that the school changed its mind and put the governor back on the auction. Frankly, I'm tempted to bid high and win the auction then give it to Siobhan, so long as I can be at the next table. That should provide a lot of entertainment : )

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Great! I'll pitch in a few bucks, to help your cause! What's on the menu? Have a great time!

(You should have typed this, "TO: Siobhan;Pan_Yans Wife;"... Ha!)

[Barnacle]

Governor, can you say “Ex-com-mun-ic-ate”?

[ELS]

I think the Church fervently hopes that these powerful members will see the error and sin of their ways and repent, and rejoin the Catholic fold, rather than departing the Church.

Bingo!