But not those in power who promote it and vote for it. They all are in good standing taking the Eucharist and all.
True, I wonder if many RC Bishops and other clergy really give a damn about abortion.
I was thinking the same thing..if there is money or power Rome remains silent and RC’s continue to vote for them
So glad to see you all are following this series of postings! And your comment takes us back to Claim #9 - "Catholics should follow their conscience in all things...whether it's abortion, birth control, or women's ordination." And its response: "But that doesn't mean that our conscience is free from all responsibility or can be ignorant of God's law. This is what the Catechism refers to as having a "well-formed conscience." And in the end, whether right or wrong, we're still held accountable for our actions: "Conscience enables one to assume responsibility for the acts performed" (1781). When properly formed, it helps us to see when we've done wrong and require forgiveness of our sins.
As this claim states: The sanctity of life is a universal truth that can never be ignored. Advising someone to get an abortion, or even voting for a politician who would advance the cause of abortion, is a grave sin, because it leads others to mortal sin what the Catechism calls giving scandal (2284).
The Catholic Church stands steadfast in its stance against abortion, regardless of what "those in (political) power" choose to say or do. They will be answerable to God.