Why doesn’t she though? This is what I don’t understand.
Well yes it could matter. If she maintains some tie or relationship with the CC or at least continues following the teaching that she is a Catholic and perhaps some of the other teachings, it could facilitate a return to the fullness of the faith and repentance and reconcilliation at some point down the road. More so than if she doesn’t.
Maybe although she doesn’t agree with everything, she agrees with some and holds on. And just acknowledges like we said that the Church calls her a Catholic. I don’t know if it’s a political move though. As I don’t see many Catholics for instance on CAF voicing that they would vote for her. And those Catholics in her district that do, most likely more or less already agree with her political views anyway.Why doesn’t she though? This is what I don’t understand.
Oftentimes, saying “I’m Catholic” doesn’t produce positive responses. So, if she doesn’t agree with the Church’s teachings, why does she keep mentioning that she’s Catholic? What is she getting out of it? Do you think it’s a political move?
The left doesn’t like it when somebody says, “I’m Catholic.” They love it when you say, “I’m Catholic but I disagree with the teaching on X”.
Slightly incorrect.
I just went to a Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Bishop Paprocki. It was the best Mass I’ve ever been to.
] or something), or will she just be considered to have committed a mortal sin and thus have excommunicated herself, the same as a common murderer would have?
When one worships his or her political base more than God, regardless of position, it seems it will be most difficult for any kind of conversion. But in the end, we have to convert.
I knew I liked Bishop Paprocki!
No she doesn’t. None of should question her faith-we can , however,question her interpretation of our faith
She knows that abortion is against Church teaching (she has said as much). She just obviously doesn’t care.
More likely she knows she cant elected in San Francisco if she opposes abortion. She has let her politics trump her Faith. A good move if you want political power-not so good a move if you want to attain eternal salvation.
] or something), or will she just be considered to have committed a mortal sin and thus have excommunicated herself, the same as a common murderer would have?
It is the obstinate refusal to change. And I believe that since she’s public ally doing this (thereby possibly leading others astray), this becomes more pertinent for excommunication.
The ones whose vote counts live in SF. Lots of Democrats there. Her successor will probably not be much better.
Yes- I think the element of scandal should be considered. She is presenting herself as a Catholic avowing positions contrary to the doctrine of the church with the potential to lead others into sin. By the church showing compassion to her as an individual by avoiding excommunication they have exposed more and more people to an avowed and powerful Catholic espousing these positions while presenting herself as a ‘good’ Catholic.
To quote El Rusbho “I’d take hypocrisy over moral relativism any day”.