Excommunication

[GeneV]

Are Catholic politicians who vote for same sex marriage in Canada in danger of being excommunicated?

 

[b_justb]

I think one actions bear its own responsibility. The Church doesn’t have to make an official proclamation of excommunication for one to be excommunicated.

But I am no expert.

 

[Aureole]

b_justb:

I think one actions bear its own responsibility. The Church doesn’t have to make an official proclamation of excommunication for one to be excommunicated.

But I am no expert.

I have heard of this as well, but I can’t say for sure either. I wouldn’t keep my ears open for a Bishop to declare it though, unless they’re Bishop Henry.

 

[Hatheract]

I would not think so. It would be a pain for the Bishop to find out who votes for measure 36. And the Church does NOT say that you cannot be gay, just you cannot participate in the act. I would consider that the act (voting for measure 36). Ultimately I do not know

K.O.T.I.
Hatheract

 

[Deacon2006]

Hatheract:

IAnd the Church does NOT say that you cannot be gay, just you cannot participate in the act. K.O.T.I.
Hatheract

The church does say you can’t be gay because being gay means voluntarily engaging in a homosexual lifestyle.

The Church doesn’t say that if you have same sex attractions this is a sin but the church teaches this is a disordered condition. Those who suffer from this disorder can seek treatment or develop moral copying stratgeies but should never give in to the temptation in the same way a hetrosexual should never give in to disordered sexual temptations.

God Bless

 

[GeneV]

Aureole:

I have heard of this as well, but I can’t say for sure either. I wouldn’t keep my ears open for a Bishop to declare it though, unless they’re Bishop Henry.

I have a video tape of an interview with Bishop Henry, it is probably a two hour segment. All he said was that he would not give communion to our Prime Minister who is a Catholic and is pushing for the same sex bill to pass. He never talked about excommunication. But, it’s a serious matter.

Unfortunately our local representatives don’t represent us in Ottawa, it’s like being in the army, they simply follow orders…

Regards,

 

[Pondero]

GeneV:

Are Catholic politicians who vote for same sex marriage in Canada in danger of being excommunicated?

Apparently not, none that I know of have been excommunicated so far. Some have been publically rebuked for voting for same-sex marriage, and some have been denied Communion.

 

[Aureole]

GeneV:

I have a video tape of an interview with Bishop Henry, it is probably a two hour segment. All he said was that he would not give communion to our Prime Minister who is a Catholic and is pushing for the same sex bill to pass. He never talked about excommunication. But, it’s a serious matter.

Unfortunately our local representatives don’t represent us in Ottawa, it’s like being in the army, they simply follow orders…

Regards,

Bishop Henry has stated that he would consider excommunication to our Prime Minister, which is the first time I can recall a Canadian Bishop even saying the word excommunication.

However, when asked if he was the one to decide, Bishop Henry responded, “I would have to consider it, yes. I’m not sure how we would come down in terms of making a decision, because I’m not there. But it would be sufficiently serious . . . anyone who pushes and promotes these kinds of unions is guilty of a grave offence against God.”

From: lifesite.net/ldn/2005/mar/05030204.html

 

[GeneV]

Thank you for the link. He may have talked about excommunication in the televised interview. I have a memory problem due to some medication I am on to control a disease similar to Parkinson and it does affect my memory. Doctor feels this symptom should go away after a while. I shall have to review Bishop Henry’s televised interview over again.

My wife and I have been attending Mass on a weekly basis for ages. In these past twenty years we have rarely heard homilies about sin or the necessity of going to confession. Probably this is part of the problem with the Catholic laity in Canada, they place more importance on current polical issues than Church doctrine.

 

[Aureole]

GeneV:

Thank you for the link. He may have talked about excommunication in the televised interview. I have a memory problem due to some medication I am on to control a disease similar to Parkinson and it does affect my memory. Doctor feels this symptom should go away after a while. I shall have to review Bishop Henry’s televised interview over again.

My wife and I have been attending Mass on a weekly basis for ages. In these past twenty years we have rarely heard homilies about sin or the necessity of going to confession. Probably this is part of the problem with the Catholic laity in Canada, they place more importance on current polical issues than Church doctrine.

You’re welcome, I’m always on the lookout for places to use links. Well, not really; I recalled reading that months ago.

I haven’t heard many homilies on sin, though my current priest often talks about the need for reconciliation and Confession.

I’m not sure if the Canadian laity is putting more emphasise on political issues or if they simply don’t know Church doctrine. I tend to believe it’s the latter though; I didn’t know Church doctrine until I was seventeen. Heck, I didn’t know many political issues at the time either! I’m happy to say that now I do.

I’ll be sure to keep you in my prayers as well, Parkinsons isn’t that nice.

God bless.