Pro-Choice priest?

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My wife and I changed parishes 3 years ago. We had attended the old church for over 30 years. We left because the new pastor gave the strong impression that he was a far left liberal. His sermons left us agitated and less at peace when we left services than before.

In addition, he hinted several times that he is pro choice. For example, he said “being a Christian is more than just worrying about when a life becomes viable:” And 'God loves us so much that He gives every man and woman the freedom of choice and we, nor the government have the right to interfere with God’s will". These are just two examples. There were many others.

Am I being over sensitive? What would you have done?
 
If you’re concerned I would ask him directly what he means. (The statements that you quoted are broad, and could be interpreted in a number of ways, i.m.h.o.)

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I would have considered leaving as well, but I would have sent a letter letting him know why I left. I would have unregistered from that parish, registered somewhere else, and let the pastor know why. And I would have definately hoped for a response. And most importantly, pray for him!

Who knows, if you talk to the man you might find that it was just a misunderstanding.
 
bcarson said:
My wife and I changed parishes 3 years ago. We had attended the old church for over 30 years. We left because the new pastor gave the strong impression that he was a far left liberal. His sermons left us agitated and less at peace when we left services than before.

In addition, he hinted several times that he is pro choice. For example, he said “being a Christian is more than just worrying about when a life becomes viable:” And 'God loves us so much that He gives every man and woman the freedom of choice and we, nor the government have the right to interfere with God’s will". These are just two examples. There were many others.

Am I being over sensitive? What would you have done?
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Like others have said, I would have a talk with the Priest first to make sure there isn’t a misunderstanding. If there isn’t one, I would formally leave the church and tell him exactly why and then find a new parish to attend.
 
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:'God loves us so much that He gives every man and woman the freedom of choice and we, nor the government have the right to interfere with God’s will".
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Which means that a cop has no right to interfere if he sees Father What’s-His-Name getting thumped and robbed by muggers. “Sorry, Padre, but as an appendage of the executive branch of government, I have no right to interfere with their expression of free will!”
 
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For example, he said “being a Christian is more than just worrying about when a life becomes viable:”
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We don’t worry about when a life becomes viable. We do all in our power to protect innocent human life from conception till natural death.
And 'God loves us so much that He gives every man and woman the freedom of choice and we, nor the government have the right to interfere with God’s will".
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For example, if I use my God given choice between right and wrong and to go and kill my neighbor, nobody nor the government has the right to interfere with God’s will. :rolleyes:

Equating a person’s choice with God’s will. 🤷
 
bcarson said:
My wife and I changed parishes 3 years ago. We had attended the old church for over 30 years. We left because the new pastor gave the strong impression that he was a far left liberal. His sermons left us agitated and less at peace when we left services than before.

In addition, he hinted several times that he is pro choice. For example, he said “being a Christian is more than just worrying about when a life becomes viable:” And 'God loves us so much that He gives every man and woman the freedom of choice and we, nor the government have the right to interfere with God’s will". These are just two examples. There were many others.

Am I being over sensitive? What would you have done?
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No, you are not being too sensitive nor are you over-reacting. As to what to do, prayerful consider your options, methods and the words you choose. At some point, however, it is almost a certainty that this priests superior and/or local bishop will need to be informed.

Liberalism is a sin.
 
I find the quotes from the priest to be very suspicious. You should for sure ask for clarification. If any priest is openly dissenting from Church teaching from the pulpit I think you have a duty to inform the bishop. That would be one of the worst forms of giving scandal.
 
If you disagree with him, it’s good that you left.
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No, you are not being too sensitive nor are you over-reacting. As to what to do, prayerful consider your options, methods and the words you choose. At some point, however, it is almost a certainty that this priests superior and/or local bishop will need to be informed.

Liberalism is a sin.
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:rolleyes:
 
It is never a good thing when a 30+ year member leaves a parish. Darkness flees from light, not the other way around.
 
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Updating my ignore list.
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Do what you want friend. But I did nothing wrong to you.
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It is never a good thing when a 30+ year member leaves a parish. Darkness flees from light, not the other way around.
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This is true. But if he was very against what the priest said, it may of been for the best.
 
Consider this, is it better to be a light in the midst of darkness or a light in the midst of light?
 
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