[Darkwolf377]

I'm an atheist, a former Catholic, so this isn't my fight, but man, what unbelievable gall on the part of these people--they make such a statement as a political bloc against a religious figure who makes decisions for his community.

I wish I could get across what I'm feeling right now. To me it's like a bunch of politicians getting together to tell a parent how to raise their kid--oh, wait, the Dems love doing that...

Unbelievable. Their hubris knows no bounds.

[Salvation]

I have a feeling deep in my heart that you still believe in God. Otherwise you would not be speaking out so strongly.

[darkangel82]

I’m also a former Catholic, and I agree, the Democrats should just shut the h- up. Pelosi has no more right to call herself Catholic than I do.

[muawiyah]

Almost forces me to ask just who made all those guys "the Pope".

Catholics who don't go along with their own belief system have a choice ~ preferably one that does not involve joining my church ~ we already have enough pukes just like 'em.

I doubt any of these guys fear "Outer Darkness". Most have probably found a home there anyway.

[livius]

Their hubris is truly, truly stunning. Hopefully, they’ll get the same come-uppance hubris-filled characters in Greek dramas got...

[Clemenza]

THis agnostic who was raised in the church of Rome agrees. What a bunch of colons.

[veritas2002]

A lawsuit should be broguht by the St. Thomas More Society against any politicians who make statements that clearly violate the separation of Church and State. The State has no business interfering with the Catholic faith. If the Holy Father indicates that those who procure or materially support abortion are excommunicated from our Catholic faith, it is not for any politician to even voice an opinion. It is none of the government’s business who the Church allows in or invites out.

[dangus]

>> Jon O’Brien, the executive director of Catholics for a Free Choice, said, “[Pope Benedict] is still putting dogma ahead of the lived reality of the Catholic laity… it will only push Catholic politicians further from the institutional church.” <<

Yup, that’s pretty much what ex-communication means, ain’t it?

[maryz]

Their hubris knows no bounds.

No kidding! Remember when Clinton received Catholic communion in Africa. Cardinal O'Connor (I think it was)spoke sternly on it -- saying that non-Catholics had no right to receive. Mike McCurry make a statement, practically saying the Cardinal didn't know what he was talking about and didn't understand the nature of the Eucharist! These people have no shame!