Posted on 07/26/2005 11:25:09 AM PDT by NYer
Yes. But. What does that really mean?
I think we have a few no-brainers running dioceses, don't we?
Expect the American bishops to say:
-- Cardinal Arinze had two opportunities to condemn giving communion to deathist politicians, and he declined to do so two times.-- But, but, he said "children form the first Communion would know the answer"!
-- Show me a quote where Cardinal Arinze condemns the practice. Thank you, case closed.
Pope finds 85% of American bishops 'repulsive' -- film at 11
"Peace is not the first civic duty, and a bishop whose only concern is not to have any problems and to gloss over as many conflicts as possible is an image I find repulsive."Benedict!
Now THAT'S a headline. I don't think I'll hold my breath waiting for the media to write the story. They're too busy with womyn 'priests' for the moment.
"Roger Mahoney, please report to the principal's office."
>>>It is very naive of him to think that his rhetorical question in lieu of an answer will have any positive effect.
I'm beginning to wonder. Has he stated it clearly elsewhere? Isn't this the second time he's given this indirect response? I'm wondering if he is simply hesitant to speak directly about American politics, as he fears that screeches about the Vatican interferring in politics?
If not, why won't he state it clearly.
patent
Exactly. As has been pointed out elsewhere, the problem with his statement is that few, if any, politicians will take the position that they want abortions to occur.
They will take the weasely position of personally opposing abortion, but also opposing the legal prohibition thereof.
So, His Eminence would do us all a great favor by answering the question in a way that addresses that.
ROFL...I had heard that one before, but it's a good one.
"Those who…obstinately persist in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion."
This also applies to:
1. Divorced and remarried
2. Homosexuals
3. Those using birth control
Many American Catholics won't be happy.
Not to my knowledge. On the other hand, it is at least the second time he answers with an evasion like this. The other time I remember was in his interview with World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo earlier this year.
He should know better. In particular, given the all-out assault on the freedom of religion in America, it would help if he were not acting intimidated in stating clearly what is an internal church matter.
"During the press conference Cardinal Arinze was asked about U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry, a Catholic, who causes scandal by receiving Communion despite his pro-abortion stand. Asked if Kerry should be refused Communion, Arinze responded, "The norm of the church is clear. The Catholic Church exists in the United States and there are bishops there. Let them interpret it."
When pressed on such "unambigiously pro-abortion" Catholic politicians, Arinze said such a politician "is not fit" to receive communion. "If they should not receive, then they should not be given," he said.
Vatican Cardinal Arinze Says Pro-Abortion Politicians Must be Denied Holy Communion
I agree, but then again, a Bishops job isn't to make us happy. How many of these men are going to suffer, eternally or not, along with those whom they let fall due to their weak or lukewarm attitude to their calling. My kids sure aren't happy with me a lot, but I'm pretty sure that they will reap the benefits of having a father rather than a buddy some day.
Sexually Active Homosexuals...
Homosexuality is a disorder NOT a sin... Sodomy on the other hand...
LOL -you swipe a broad brush -why?
Should be those not divorced for legitimate reason and those remarried without a previous marriage declared null -in otherwords, ADULTERERS
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