Majority of Those Americans Polled Disagree With Denying Catholic Pols Communion Over Abortion
From LifeNews.com:
My Comments:Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new national poll of adults shows that a majority of people disagree that Catholic politicians who support abortion should be denied communion at church. The poll comes after comments from Pope Benedict XVI saying they should and that pro-abortion politicians automatically excommunicated themselves.
Reacting to those comments, Rasmussen Reports conducted a telephone poll with 1,000 American adults on May 16 and 17.
They asked respondents, "The Pope believes that Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should be denied communion. Do you agree or disagree?"
According to the survey, 53 percent said they disagreed, 23 percent agreed and 24 percent said they were unsure or refused to answer the question.
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"... Rasmussen Reports conducted a telephone poll with 1,000 American adults on May 16 and 17 ..."
Last time I checked, the Roman Catholic Church wasn't a democracy, especially not an American one that includes non-Catholics having a say.
posted by Pro Ecclesia 10:06 AM
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Interestingly enough, that 23% in favor matches the percent of Americans who are Catholic (if the margin of error is taken into account). Surely not all Catholics support denying pro-abortion politicians communion (I'd be very surprised if a majority did), but it's still interesting.
Hmmm.
"100% of God polled agrees with denying Catholic politicians Communion or other Sacraments if they dissent from Church teaching.
The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit having one will, all agreed that dissent on Catholic teaching seperates one from the Catholic community, and that acceptance of Church doctrine must precede participation in the Sacraments.
In further polling, they also agreed that no one else's opinion on the topic really matters."
What I found striking was the 24% who were uncertain or "refused to answer."
Were I to be called, for a poll, that asked me about the disciplines of another religion -- in this vein -- I think I would say, "but that's none of my business"; and I have to think at least some of these folks said the same?
Good point, Fr. Fox! Somehow the Catholic Church seems to be open to criticism of it's doctrines and practices.
When did you ever hear of a public debate on whether Jews should give up their seats in Congress if they failed to observe the kosher laws?
Reminds me of the ridiculous commentary from the likes of non-Catholics like Mort Kondracke (among many, many others) following the death of JPII. They all felt completely at ease in self-righteously expressing their desire that the Church choose for her next Pope someone more inclusive and progressive on women priests, clerical celibacy, and so on. Made me want to laugh!
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