No communion for Obama supporters

[SWTXBelle]

I don't have any trouble being judgemental about rhetoric - in fact, I am paid to do just that. I have pointed out your errors purely from a rhetorical standpoint - that whole "Judge not lest ye be judged" thing? As you undoubtly know, it refers to trying to judge someone's relationship with God - where they stand with Him. My pointing out flaws in logic, and yes, an inability to discuss the topic at hand without making it about you, you, you, is not theological at all. So let it drop - all you had to do was step back and realize that our point(I'm dragging you into this, irishpipes and other Roman Catholics!) is the fact that you are actually criticizing Roman Catholic doctrine (i.e. the idea that communion can be denied at the discretion of the priest for things YOU don't think should matter). There is no need for this to be a RC bashing thread.

That's all I'm sayin'. So ONE MORE TIME - does anyone have anything new to add about the reaction of the bishop or the congregation?

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

That's all I'm sayin'. So ONE MORE TIME - does anyone have anything new to add about the reaction of the bishop or the congregation?

Apparently, the majority of his congregation agrees with the letter. Also, here is a quote from the diocese:

Stephen Gajdosik, spokesman for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, told The News that calling parishioners who voted for a candidate who supports legalized abortions to penance is a question of how best to deepen a flock's relationship to God and a move left up to local priests. He said such a move is appropriate and in line with church teaching

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Here is a link to the article:http://http://www.greenvilleonline.c...WS01/811130314

Based on the last part of the article, it doesn't sound like he is going to refuse communion to anyone- if they go up for communion then they will recieve it. But he does want his congregation to be in full communion with church teachings before they recieve communion. So maybe the letter wasn't so much a threat as it was an attempt to teach his congregation about the Church's stance and give ways to get back in full communion.