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The Election: Catholic Voters and Issues
America - The National Catholic Weekly ^
| November 20, 2006
Posted on 11/10/2006 11:59:23 AM PST by Alex Murphy
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To: ladyinred
It's hard to decipher the thinking of current day Catholics. My guess would be that they are really CINOs and decided to go liberal this time.
Let's pray that they all come back to their senses when the see the dimocrats (or the ACLU) blocking "God" in something new.
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posted on
11/10/2006 9:34:55 PM PST
by
Salvation
(With God all things are possible.;)
To: Alex Murphy
The people at the Church I attend seem to be very Pro-Life. The two Priest are very vocal about not supporting abortion. But RCIA(which I am not saying is a reflection of the congregation) it seems that majority of sponsors and candidates are democrats. Every time the Team Leader uses politics/form of government(he doesn't go into specifics and says he doesn't want to) as examples some people will make quips about POTUS and Republicans. Also from perusing forums.catholic.com, I would say I get the impression that many Catholics are either Democrats or "Moderates". I had asked the question on a previous thread about the Church and Government Welfare/Charity and I haven't had enough time to sink my teeth into the replies I got. But I think many are Democrats, because they are also economically Socialists. There is also the false perception that Democrats/Liberals stand for and help the poor.
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posted on
11/11/2006 4:53:31 AM PST
by
neb52
To: Alex Murphy
"Unlikely that they're in the minority, unlikely that they'd ever admit to being in the minority,..."
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It's likely they are a minority of their church.
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posted on
11/11/2006 7:55:25 AM PST
by
wmfights
(Psalm : 27)
To: Salvation
"The New Republic, 52 percent of Catholics voted Democratic, compared with 47 percent who voted Republican."
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I've seen it reported that 29% of Evangelicals voted Rat as opposed to 21% in 2004. I haven't seen how they have defined Evangelical, though.
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posted on
11/11/2006 7:58:25 AM PST
by
wmfights
(Psalm : 27)
To: Alex Murphy
You cannot take your Catholicism (or Christianity for that matter) seriously and be pro-choice at the same time. I don't care what anyone says, Catholics who support abortion care very little about Christ or His teachings.
To: Salvation
I will join you in that prayer. I always counted on you Catholics at the polls! :-)
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posted on
11/11/2006 6:15:51 PM PST
by
ladyinred
(RIP my precious Lamb Chop)
To: Alex Murphy
the Catholics on FR have to admit they are in the minority among their fellow Catholics (socially and politically) in America. Now IMO if the Catholic Church would enforce church disciple and excommunicate the functionally-apostate, self-labelled 'Catholics' who write this stuff, non-Catholics like myself might get a clearer picture of what Catholics (both laity and priests) actually believe (socially and politically), and IMO have a greater impact morally on the culture. The downside is that such actions might also mean the believing Catholic Church is a far smaller group than anyone would like to admit.Wow, I actually agree with you.
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posted on
11/11/2006 8:15:02 PM PST
by
murphE
(These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
To: murphE; Alex Murphy
It's possible that a lot of people will be surprised. Surprised that maybe there could be more faithful Catholics than it appears--surprised at the quality of those Catholics--surprised that there has been a sleeping giant awakened in those who may now seem to be lukewarm.
I am one who believes that there are very many Catholics going quietly about their lives and daily duties, who probably have never been on a Forum site like this one, are living lives "hidden in the heart of Christ in God" and when the time comes---"all that is hidden will be revealed".
I am full of hope and am prepared to be rejoicing.
To: Running On Empty
It's possible that a lot of people will be surprised. Surprised that maybe there could be more faithful Catholics than it appearsYou can't be a faithful Catholic without it showing. If you live the Catholic faith you will stand out like a sore thumb. Chesterton once said in his unique humorous fashion, "You can tell a Catholic by the way he climbs a tree."
Index of Leading Catholic Indicators: The Church since Vatican II
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posted on
11/13/2006 4:27:36 AM PST
by
murphE
(These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
To: bushinohio
You cannot take your Catholicism (or Christianity for that matter) seriously and be pro-choice at the same time. You cannot take your Catholicism seriously and fail to assist at Mass every Sunday ... yet it is said that only 1/3 of us manage to accomplish this very difficult (NOT!) feat.
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posted on
11/13/2006 4:55:57 AM PST
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: My2Cents; All
I wonder what percentage of those who voted Democrat are Hispanics. I located the article I had mentioned earlier - only it breaks down the 2004 vote, not the current one. Hopefully this will be of some use:
The Catholic Vote 2004: Religious Voters Arent Always Right
An important division exists between white and minority Catholics, particularly Hispanic Catholics. While they are a swing group overall, white Catholics voted decidedly for George W. Bush in 2004, 56 percent to 43 percent, and Hispanic Catholics strongly supported John Kerry, voting 65 percent to 33 percent in his favor. In this year's exit poll, Hispanics made up 17 percent of Catholics, a jump of 4 percent from 2000. It will be interesting to see if this rift deepens over time as the makeup of the American Catholic church continues to change.
To: murphE
I sure would hate to stand out like a sore thumb.
Isn't there a better way?
And I don't climb trees anymore, either, so that's out, too.
To: Running On Empty
I sure would hate to stand out like a sore thumb. Isn't there a better way?Nope, not in this day and age, not until The Kingship of Christ is recognized in all hearts and all nations and Christendom is restored. If you live a faithful Catholic life today you will not blend in with the crowd.
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posted on
11/13/2006 7:39:07 AM PST
by
murphE
(These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
To: GinaLolaB
I am involved in the pro life cause but I feel that it is a waste of time. To be honest with you, most Catholics make me sick. Bishops and priests who do not adhere to the Church's teachings have contributed to this problem, and they sprouted like weeds on God's lawn. I trust that B16 will start a landscaping project to make the green grass crowd out the weeds.
Working towards God's will is never a waste of time. I'll add you to my prayer intentions that God will refill your cup and keep you filled with hope.
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