Have you seen the Religion section?
Thus, it is somewhat puzzling to read Cardinal George’s latest missive to the people of Illinois."Should Catholic ’pro-choice’ politicians receive Holy Communion? Objectively, no; but subjectively a politician may have convinced himself he is in good conscience. The burden of helping politicians form their consciences falls back upon their pastors. Such a conversation about personal conversion is hard to have in the midst of the pressures of electioneering. As the conversations, both public and private, go on, however, "pro-choice" politicians will inevitably find themselves ever more estranged from their own community of faith. This is tragic, not only for politicians, most of whom went into public service for generous motives, but for the faith community itself.
Just thought I'd post a bit more so folks could see why this was posted to the news section.
Little Grace was not the best student in parochial school. Usually she slept through her classes.
One day the Sister Mary Kay called on her while she was napping and said, "Tell me, Grace; who created the universe?"
When Grace didn't stir, little Johnny, seated in the chair behind her, took a pencil and jabbed her in the rear.
"God Almighty!" shouted Grace, and Sister Mary Kay said, "Very good".
Soon Grace fell back asleep. A while later the Sister called on Grace and asked, "Who is our Lord and Savior?" But, Grace didn't even stir from her slumber.
Once again, Little Johnny came to the rescue and stuck her with his pencil. "Jesus Christ!" shouted Grace and Sister Mary Kay said, "Very Good" and Grace sat back down and started to fall back asleep.
Then the Sister asked Grace a third question. "What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third child?" This time Grace was just awake enough to hear the question - and she knew what was coming, so she jumped up and shouted, "If you stick that damn thing in me one more time, I'll break it in half!"
Sister Mary Kay fainted.
With all due respect this only demonstrates the Catholic's faith in symbolism over substance. My experience as a former member is similar to that of a union mentality where, as long as you're a card carrying member, you'll do just fine in the end, no matter how you vote or conduct your life. This religion has a major problem in its membership standing up for the faith's core beliefs, in this country.
" He was responsible for obliterating the last traces of pagan worship, destroying pagan temples and holy places"
Of course, when the Taliban did that in Afghanistan, we all reacted with horror. Victor's history, indeed.