I don't quite recall the Scripture where Christ interrupts the last supper in the middle of the pouring of wine and breaking bread by questioning the participants brand of 'Christianity'...
How is Blair to blame for expanding the paradigm of 'Catholicism'? Everyone knows the CC is famous for extending courtesy and special privilidges to the elite anyway.
And how else could anyone explain front row center seats at services to devout 'Catholics' as Teddy Kennedy and Tom Daschle??
The Catholic Church has told Tom Daschle he is unable to identify himself anymore as a Catholic until he changes many of his positions that are contrary to Catholic Doctrine.
It drives me nuts that some Catholic politicians use their faith, in name only. But I also understand we are human, venial critters, and that we need to keep improving ourselves in our faith.
Jesus hung out with the sinners, and worked towards their perfection.