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"This really isn't complicated."

In theory, no it is not. In practice, it will be made to be. Remember, the bishops, like most higher ups in all denominations, are at least part way political creatures. If they take a hard line on the Pro aborts, they can expect some backlash from the same politicians. Didn't a Msgr tell Former Govenor Davis he wasn't welcome because he was a pro abort? I remember that Davis and many of the "Hollywood elites" blasted the Msgr as intruding on the "persoanl rights" of poor old Davis.

My own denomination doesn't have this problem, because so far the LCMS has refused to do anything political. This is unfortunate and not the best Still, it is a problem. A few months ago, my pastor had an excellent sermon on the evil of abortion. As a result, some families have left the church. I think that is ok (if they don't believe it, why fake it?) but it has hit the budget. Maybe the bishops are in the same boat. They don't want to bit the pols to hard and cut off potential donations?