[Mad Dawg]

Okay, I'll bite:
Do "politics" and morality have nothing to do with one another? Should the Church not have an opinion on moral issues?

The issue here, to me, is not that the pastor had and articulated a political opinion. It's that he was wrong.

Of course, during today's mass at the time of intercessory prayers I wondered aloud why we don't pray for victory in our nation's just wars and for the conversion of terrorists. I think it is the duty of the Church and of its members to advise and rebuke the state. Just be right when you do it.

[Virginia Queen]

I agree with you.

[AnAmericanMother]

We prayed for the conversion of terrorists this morning!

[CMOTB]

Also, a lot of the problems that Jesus had with the church of the time where political issues. The high priests and the figure heads such as Ponchous Pilot, were more worried about their political position than Christs life. Of course thats only a part of it and really has nothing to do with my opinion on the issue, I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. (or is that two widows mites worth)