Will Catholics support Romney?

[CRUE_CAB]

I’m sorry, but I thought you had to be eligible to run for president?

Since that is the case, I’ll be voting for the only US Citizen running. That would be Romney.

I really didn’t think that the Kenyan-born Indonesian man masquerading as president was even an option!

Well said.

 

[GaryTaylor]

One of the most significant ways in which Catholics differ .

A bias “opinion” you really should take a look at. Catholicism is also not a denomination it is a Faith passed on by Christ to the Apostles.

We’ll be expecting a 100% voting in YOUR denomination on issues of conscience.

Lets see how that plays out denomination to denomination.

 

[GaryTaylor]

With the recinding of “Dont ask dont tell” I dont think its a stretch that Obama is Pro Gay marriage.

IMHO he is a Dictator and in another 4-years there may be NO elections but Martial Law.

The truth is Romney is Pro-Life, Obama is the Abortion President, who sucks up to what he “thinks” are his buddies in China and Russia while they promote anarchy such as today in Sudan over OIL. In the attempt of world domination.

And round and round we go.

 

[Tsuwano]

I’m sorry, but I thought you had to be eligible to run for president?

Since that is the case, I’ll be voting for the only US Citizen running. That would be Romney.

I really didn’t think that the Kenyan-born Indonesian man masquerading as president was even an option!

Give it a break. I will not vote for Barak Obama in November, but he is as American as anyone else who has ever been president. He was born in Hawaii and the only connection he has to Indonesia is that his mother married an Indonesian and he lived in the country for a short while. I lived in Scotland as a child for a year. Does that make me less American than any other American? I don’t think so. If you want to attack the President’s policies, go right ahead, I’ll support you on that. But when you go raise questions about Obama’s nationality, you just make conservatives look nutty.

 

[GRATEFULONEjim]

Give it a break. I will not vote for Barak Obama in November, but he is as American as anyone else who has ever been president. He was born in Hawaii and the only connection he has to Indonesia is that his mother married an Indonesian and he lived in the country for a short while. I lived in Scotland as a child for a year. Does that make me less American than any other American? I don’t think so. If you want to attack the President’s policies, go right ahead, I’ll support you on that. But when you go raise questions about Obama’s nationality, you just make conservatives look nutty.

People call into question his nationality because of the fact it was so difficult to see his birth records. He made that bed so now he can deal with it. Same thing about his college records and every other important record about the man. Catholics in good conscience who actually live their faith can not support his candidacy.

 

[rainman10]

National health insurance will end up being very expensive and people will not get the health care they need. Then the government will get to choose who lives (gets health care) and who dies (no health care). Healthy people will live; people who are old, have a terminal illness, or disabled will be left to die or be euthanized against their own will and/or their family’s will. This has been done before. Those who are ignorant of history, are doomed to repeat it.

Kind of reminds me of the movie Soylent Green. I see this country headed in that direction.

I am concerned about Romney becoming president, because his first loyalty is supposed to be to his church. I just wonder how loyal he would be if he was president? I, also, wonder how much the Mormon church has invested in helping Romney get this far and possibly as far as being elected president? How “indebted” could he be to his church?

 

[GRATEFULONEjim]

Kind of reminds me of the movie Soylent Green. I see this country headed in that direction.

I am concerned about Romney becoming president, because his first loyalty is supposed to be to his church. I just wonder how loyal he would be if he was president? I, also, wonder how much the Mormon church has invested in helping Romney get this far and possibly as far as being elected president? How “indebted” could he be to his church?

Just what do you think he is going to be able to “do” for his church as president, that will get through the Congress, Senate, and if necessary the Supreme Court? Do you believe that if Newt Gingrich or Rick Santorum were elected that they would be able to “do” favors for the Catholic Church? That line of thought is unsubstantiated!

 

[mommamia]

It’s very presumptuous, and most unkind to say who is and isn’t a “true Catholic”.
Please, be nice

 

[Jeanne_S]

God Bless you for seeing the truth!

Thank you for your post! I agree with you!

Cardinal Burke has said many times that the Democratic party is the
party of the Culture of Death!
And from everything he has said, it would seem that it is a SIN to vote for the current POTUS.

I do not understand how a Catholic could vote for the POTUS!:
Megan

Seriously,There is no way,any Catholic,obedient to the teachings of Our Lord,Jesus Christ ,could even consider voting for Obama.The mental gymnastics of those intent on doing so is stunning!

 

[Jerusha]

I just googled the predictions. The whole first page of links predicts Obama. :coffeeread: Interesting-- the emotional tone on this thread. :stretcher:

 

[Hecares]

I see both candidates as having positions contrary ro my Catholic beliefs. There might have been a little indecisiveness on my part until the attempt to force on us a law that required that many of us act against our beliefs. Although there has been an attempt to make the issue appear to be one of abortion and contraception vs. pro-life advocates, that is just a mask for the real issue. The true issue is an attempt to negate our constitutional right to practice our religion. There have been many smaller issues, and Christians haven’t fought them. The culture is trying so hard to accomodate the minority in issues of religious freedom, that it has begun stepping on the toes of those who share the majority faith.

However, with this issue, I believe that Mr. Obama really crossed the line.It became an issue of taking away rights upon which this country was founded. I could never vote for him after that.

I’m not a Romney fan. I don’t think we can hold his faith against him. I thought we got over that when JFK was elected. I don’t believe, though, that he is sincere, or that he cares about the people in this country. I do think (and I hope I am correct) that he has more respect for the constitution and hence our constitutional rights than does our president… I am frankly scared under Obama that our democracy will become ineffective and many of the freedoms we have enjoyed for more than three centuries will be taken from us.

 

[Jerusha]

I am frankly scared under Obama that our democracy will become ineffective and many of the freedoms we have enjoyed for more than three centuries will be taken from us.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Horse_Prophecy

 

[GRATEFULONEjim]

It’s very presumptuous, and most unkind to say who is and isn’t a “true Catholic”.
Please, be nice

It’s pretty cut and dry…Either you follow all the teachings of the Catholic Church and you are a “True Catholic”, or you do not and you are not a “True Catholic”. That’s as “nice” and simple as it gets.

 

[ByzCathCantor]

A bias “opinion” you really should take a look at. Catholicism is also not a denomination it is a Faith passed on by Christ to the Apostles.

We’ll be expecting a 100% voting in YOUR denomination on issues of conscience.

Lets see how that plays out denomination to denomination.

If you object to my usage of the term “denomination” to refer to our Catholic faith, there are more constructive ways of making your not so subtle point.

In the context used, it was not a slight, but a reference. Unfortunately, the English language has some boundaries.

Thank you for trampling over someone who made a general point, which was entirely consistent with true Catholic thinking.

May the joy of the risen Savior be with you!

 

[GaryTaylor]

Being Catholic I would only suggest one follow the teachings of the Catholic Church. On this topic you could and should read the latest article’s released by the USCCB sight.

 

[ByzCathCantor]

Being Catholic I would only suggest one follow the teachings of the Catholic Church. On this topic you could and should read the latest article’s released by the USCCB sight.

And has the Catholic Church endorsed a candidate?

 

[GaryTaylor]

May the joy of the risen Savior be with you!

And with you. As to the english language and its application? Let us not rationalize its boundries yet extend to all in Christian charity.

Thats my firm belief on Mr. Obama.

 

[mommamia]

It’s pretty cut and dry…Either you follow all the teachings of the Catholic Church and you are a “True Catholic”, or you do not and you are not a “True Catholic”. That’s as “nice” and simple as it gets.

I was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Church, I am a true Catholic.

We are all on a journey, as of yet I haven’t heard of the Church granting you, me or anyone else the ability to decide who is and isn’t “worthy”.

Its fine to argue that voting for one candidate or another is contrary to Church teaching, but as far as I know, the Church has not said that voting for any one candidate makes you less Catholic.

I have to say, I thought comments that question whether or not someone is a “true” Catholic or not were not permitted. I looked though and couldn’t find it. Maybe a moderator could weigh in?

 

[GaryTaylor]

And has the Catholic Church endorsed a candidate?

The CC has made its postion clear today, at least to anyone actually following its teachings.

As to those who have become confused on these issues confronting the USA today, we point to proper direction, help them understand, then pray for them.

 

[loozcannon]

**I am reminded of these quotes…

“What good fortune for those in power that the people do not think.”
–Adolf Hitler​

“Through clever and constant application of propaganda people can be made to see paradise as hell, and also the other way around, to consider the most wretched sort of life as paradise.”
–Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf, 1923​

“It also gives us a very special, secret pleasure to see how unaware the people around us are of what is really happening to them. "
Adolf Hitler” “What good fortune for those in power that the people do not think.”
–Adolf Hitler

I will NOT vote for Obama.**

Well said!

However, I know I will NOT be voting for Obama. I try and keep my values in mind when I decide who I vote for. Needless to say, I really don’t feel like any candidate covered by the main stream media will be the best candidate.

Something has to change the direction our country is heading towards. I know who I’m voting for, and it is NOT Romney either. I feel that if Romney gets elected we’ll just be kicking the can further down the road.

If you believe the media, Romney has already all but won this nomination.

Ultimately, regardless of your political beliefs, I feel you must vote your conscience.

Again, all of this is my mere humble opinion.

Peace.