[miss marmelstein]

You must remember that some “cultural Catholics” (I am one), are very conservative and want to see the Church return to its pre-Vatican II “values.” Cultural Catholics can go two ways - conservative or left-wing. I’m in the conservative camp.

[SampleMan]

I would not use the term “cultural” to describe a Catholic, or any other Christian, who is driven by faith. I suggest “traditional” might be a better choice of word.

By cultural Catholic, I am talking about people who can't part with the coming of age and celebratory aspects of Catholicism (Christening, Confirmation, church wedding, Christmas carols), but who otherwise reject the tenants of the faith.