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Sir Kenyth · 10-22-2004, 11:43 AM

Just because there is no legal consequence for abortion doesn't mean the church is wrong. The church has a full right to make anything wrong it sees fit and excommunicate anyone for violating it's values. It does not however have the right to dictate their values to non-Catholics by making it Federal law. That is the job of all US citizens, Catholic and non-Catholic. Kerry is part of a political party, therefore the stands he takes on issues are not 100% his own. Perhaps he should have said that he does not personally believe in abortion as a Catholic, but will uphold the publics right to choose abortion as an American citizen. I believe one of the commandments is to honor your government and it's laws. Unless Kerry has committed an act of abortion, I don't think he has committed heresy. His unwillingness to express his spiritual belief because of political pressure is disheartening though.

[ 10-22-2004, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: Sir Kenyth ]

10-22-2004, 11:43 AM	#8
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	Just because there is no legal consequence for abortion doesn't mean the church is wrong. The church has a full right to make anything wrong it sees fit and excommunicate anyone for violating it's values. It does not however have the right to dictate their values to non-Catholics by making it Federal law. That is the job of all US citizens, Catholic and non-Catholic. Kerry is part of a political party, therefore the stands he takes on issues are not 100% his own. Perhaps he should have said that he does not personally believe in abortion as a Catholic, but will uphold the publics right to choose abortion as an American citizen. I believe one of the commandments is to honor your government and it's laws. Unless Kerry has committed an act of abortion, I don't think he has committed heresy. His unwillingness to express his spiritual belief because of political pressure is disheartening though. [ 10-22-2004, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: Sir Kenyth ] __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.