For Catholic BTrs on election day

Some more reading material.

http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/

Don,

Hypothetical.

First, I know the church does not endorse a candidate.  But.

If the Abortion issue were the only stance a candidate held in common with the Catholic Church, would it still recommend voting for that candidate, or the other?

I ask, because being a single issue voter does the voter, candidate, and frankly the entire election system, ergo the US, a disservice, don't you think?  Just curious.

Sorry dude, that site is not Catholic, does not align with the teachings of the Catholic Church and is not endorsed by the Catholic Church. 

So you would vote against a candidate even if you were in lock step with every other stance on their platform? 

BTW, I'm not trying to instigate, just trying to understand.

But it is another view point.  And that is what I was trying to get to.  Should have probably stated that.  Sorry about that.

I believe it does, yes.

excellent point - similar to the subtlety of labeling someone who is "pro-choice" as being "pro abortion" or "pro baby killer."

Fair enough.  Thank you for your honesty. 

I realize this is a very sensitive, hot button issue.  I'm just attempting to get a better understanding.  Thanks again.

Bripod - 2008-11-03 2:14 PM

crowny2 - 2008-11-03 2:11 PM

Bripod - 2008-11-03 2:07 PM

crowny2 - 2008-11-03 2:00 PM

 

So you would vote against a candidate even if you were in lock step with every other stance on their platform? 

BTW, I'm not trying to instigate, just trying to understand.

Even though that's a highly unlikely situation, you bet I would. If a candidate is not going to protect the rights of the most helpless of individuals then I don't care how nice he plans to be to everyone else.

Fair enough.  Thank you for your honesty. 

I realize this is a very sensitive, hot button issue.  I'm just attempting to get a better understanding.  Thanks again.

You're welcome. I never thought you were trying to cause trouble

Even thought I'm a Sooner fan? 

Bripod - 2008-11-03 2:20 PM

crowny2 - 2008-11-03 2:16 PM

 

Even thought I'm a Sooner fan? 

Aw, you had to go there, didn't you? Thanks for the reminder... jerk!

SNERK!!!!

I think you can. Frankly this sums up my stance on the issue. IMO the ardently pro-life crowd is doing a great job of  equating being pro choice to "pro-abortion." I think you'd be hard pressed to find a person who is truly pro-abortion, that is, someone who thinks that all fetuses should be aborted.

In response to Don's post, if this is your top issue and what you choose to base your vote on then by all means vote for that candidate who aligns with this view, I can certianly respect that.

Going back to previous conversations that Don and I have had over abortion... the Roman Catholic Church is actually, I believe, the most consistent voice out there for the sanctity of life... from the moment of conception onward.  It does seek to maintain the "seamless garment" mentality, i.e. when it supports the sanctity of life, it does on all fronts.

The RC Church opposes the death penalty, as well as other manifestations of what JPII called the "culture of death" that pervades our world.  However, as Don has reminded me often, abortion is considered "intrinsically evil" because it preys on the one who is completely innocent.  Therefore abortion must be opposed on all fronts.  As is often quoted (and I forget who said it) a society will be judged on how it treats its most vulnerable... or something to that effect.

Actually, the RC church blieves that birth control (the rhythm method not withstanding) is wrong. So I would argue that the church argues for the sanctity of life even pre conception. Your other points are well taken though, carry on.