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Archbishop Naumann, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama

Denver, Colo., Feb 20, 2009 / 06:39 am (CNA).- In a startling defense of legal abortion supporter Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Catholics United has attacked Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, accusing him being more interested in trying to score political points against the governor than in crafting effective abortion policy within the reality of politics.

The salvo from Catholics United comes as advisors to President Obama have told the press that he has decided on Sebelius as his next secretary of Health and Human Services nominee.

Kathleen Sebelius, who professes to be Catholic, has a problematic record on abortion.

Although Catholics United mentions the Kansas governor’s "tireless support for children's health care and education, and her efforts to provide public financing for adoption and pregnancy support centers," the group fails to mention her 30 years of simultaneously advocating to keep abortion legal.

In the Spring of 2008, Archbishop Naumann met with Gov. Sebelius to ensure that she understood the gravity of her position. After meeting with her, Archbishop Naumann asked her to stop receiving Communion.

As Archbishop Naumann explained to CNA, he requested that Gov. Sebelius stop receiving Communion because of her "30-year history of advocating and acting in support of legalized abortion."

The Thursday statement by Catholics United, which is mostly dedicated to rebuffing the president of the Catholic League, Bill Donohue, marks the first time that the organization has targeted a specific Catholic bishop by name.

"Like Kansas City Archbishop Joseph Naumann – who often seems more interested in scoring political points against Gov. Sebelius than crafting effective abortion policy within the reality of politics – Mr. Donohue is doing a disservice to those Americans who will benefit from Gov. Sebelius's leadership as Health and Human Services Secretary."

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Published by: mls search
austin 10/27/2009 09:43 AM EST

Catholic Church in America are divided, and until these people for Left stops playing with church church will continue to weaken. Anyone who thinks that the bishop of life issues these people are unaware of the teaching of the Church, especially after the last two election cycles, avoiding confrontation is inevitable....

Published by: P Falcao
Needham, MA 10/19/2009 02:56 PM EST

Spiritual systems are especially worthwhile when they support the growth of hope & free will, in direct communication with a Wiser Healing Power of individual understanding, to encourage recovery while living in our humanly flawed national & world culture.

Published by: RCharles
Easton PA 03/15/2009 10:21 AM EST

To Sissy from Texas.

Thanks for your reply and critical comments.

Unfortunately you did not address my points but just criticised the implication that an education allows one to re-think the church. But that is the clear history of mankind, where social progress is tied into research and education that expands our views of the world, infusing our ideas and decisions.

You suggest that "a recent grad of a presitgious (sic) supposedly catholic univ." was sanctimonious. But you failed to take note of the survey that 60% of catholic university students think abortion should be legal. That's a higher percentage than President Obama's vote where only 54% of Catholics voted for him. This suggests that even more catholics will vote their personal conscience in future elections, further damaging the church's power to dictate behavior.

In medieval times the church held that dissecting a human body was immoral. Folks like Michelangelo had to do this work in secret to learn how the body was constructed. Today we have catholic hospitals doing surgery so clearly the church was wrong. Eventually it changed, but due to public pressure NOT due to the hierarchy studying the reality. The church view on abortion will also change in another few hundred years, thanks to brave folks like Gov. Sebelius.

Regards

RCharles

Published by: Sissy
Texas 03/04/2009 05:47 PM EST

Responding to Charles:

Not everyone who calls himself catholic is a true catholic. Also, I expect many catholics who thought Obama would make a good choice are now suffering a huge case of "buyers remorse".

Also, your sanctimony regarding the wisdom you and others claim to have attained due to the "well rounded education" falls flat. There is nothing brilliant about someone just because he/she has attended one of todays institutions of higher learning, where they are brainwashed and led to a loss of faith. Earning a cardboard hat does not make one smart. Today, quite the contrary, many may think they will gain the world, but rather will suffer the loss of their own souls. That's just plain dumb.

I heard the term catholic bs from a recent grad of a presitgious supposedly catholic univ. In all honesty, he had elevated himself to a level of sanctimony that was certain to lead to a disastrous fall. Those who have gained a measure of wisdom through lifes experiences have much more to offer the world than the brainwashed boneheads with the piece of paper and cardboard hat.

Published by: Ed Empero
AUSTIN/TX/USA 03/04/2009 04:41 PM EST

Abortion is killing of life from conception.
Professing to be a Catholic means Pro-Life. You can not be Pro-Choice. There is No Option. Our Catholic Faith comes through the Jesus Christ, Bible, Tradition, Magisterium.
Sin is forgiven through Confession. But to continue to practice the sin without remorse is a worse sin.
I will pray for all in the government of the USA and the World to change for Pro-Life. The World will change for the Good.
God Bless All.
Ed Empero

Published by: RCharles
Easton PA 03/02/2009 08:44 PM EST

Clearly Cardinal Newman is mostly interested in playing politics. He criticizes the Governor and publicly condemns her position on abortion, knowing full well she not only won't change but has the right, as a moral Catholic, to form her own opinion on abortion or any other church doctrine.

The Archbishop really wants to plant and maintain the fear, uncertainty and doubt in his catholics, trying to keep his ability to sway elections. Of course, that power is sinking faster than the stock market.

In the recent election, Catholics voted for Obama in larger numbers than the general population. And a recent survey found 60% of catholic university students believe abortion should be legal.

Once a catholic gets a decent, well rounded education they are able to see through the church's BS and form their own decisions.

Fortunately, the church has very little power to stop Governor Sebelius from becoming Secretary of HHS and continuing her tradition of support for the law of the land.

RCG

Published by: paul
Indiana 03/01/2009 10:29 AM EST

Governor Sibelius and her supporters--both catholics or non-catholics should remember that God is not a passive spectator in all of THESE EVIL deeds. Justice is inevitable! Evil will be punished in this life and in the next. The Archbishop's plea for her NOT to receive the Eucharist is a brotherly advice. This advice was meant not to oppress but to guide her. Whether you believe it or not, receiving the Eucharist in the state of public sin is sacrilege and brings very bad things to one's soul! THE ARCHBISHOP IS ACTUALLY TRYING TO TELL THE GOVERNOR TO STAY AWAY FROM FURTHER DOOMING HER SOUL--AND THAT IS THE CALLING OF EVERY BISHOP--TO CARE FOR THE SOULS OF HIS FLOCK!

I pray for all those commentators who have lost all objective sense of right or wrong.

Abortion is murder--whether the government agrees with it or not. Let us appoint men and women of life, not of death.

Published by: maria
indianapolis, in 03/01/2009 03:39 AM EST

Read your scriptures--the Lord calls sinners to his table, eats with them at the table & calls them to REPENTANCE. He never says it is okay to go on living in sin. He came here so that sinners might be saved.

Hope this helps with your first grade understanding of theology.

Published by: Hans
Ks./USA 02/23/2009 02:21 PM EST

And if Sebelius is excommunicated, as so many here have demanded, will that solve the problem of abortion in Kansas? ( I suspect that Dr. Tiller will continue with or without Sebilius as governor.)
And will the excommunication of the members of "Catholics United" make some of the people here, happy? (There will ALWAYS be someone else that could be excommunicated for certain behaviors.) When physical violence (abortion) is fought with emotional/spiritual violence (demands to excommnicate others), only violence wins. The "loser" is charity toward all....the unborn and the born.

Published by: sam
dallas,texas 02/23/2009 09:55 AM EST

Would we all pause and cease these name calling and hubris about being catholic?The Lord calls all of us,even the governor,to his table and non of our hate can stop the Lord's love for us.Lets strive not be like muslim extremists trying to enforce the religious code to the kaffirs.The Lord will judge all and communion is very important,but you can peacefully and quietly receive the Lord in your heart without having anybody deny you.We all ought to recognize that.Let the good governor serve the nation,her views have got nothing to do with the rot that has crept in society.What then would we say of our own bishops who abetted the molestation of children by our revered priests?Do we crucify them with hateful language and wanton show of 'self-righteousness' that only promotes division.Moreover,a good christian is not a one issue person but rather a broadminded one.The governor is not a religious leader but a public servant,serving people of all color,creed and various persuations.I wish her well and lets remember that the 'man was not made for the sabbath,but the sabbath for man'.

Published by: Fr. Pete Calabrese
Lewiston NY 02/22/2009 11:22 PM EST

Steve - I am sorry, Gov Sebelius is a public figure and has publicly promoted abortion in her state. She has publicly opposed the Archbishop on many occasions. Her sin is not private between her and God. Actually no sin is. Our Church teaches that all sin has a social dimension. All the more so in this case.
As a Catholic leader her public promotion of abortion is not "problematic" or private. It is actually heresy in the true sense - public and persistent proclamations contrary to Church doctrine in spite of previous charitable admonishments to return to the Faith. Of course it would be up to the Archbishop to prove this through the Tribunal, something which he has mercifully chosen not to do.

Published by: Amado Cruz
Weslaco/Texas/Country 02/22/2009 10:45 AM EST

I would like very much to make a very important point. I am a member of Catholics United for the Faith which is not associated with this organization calling themselves Catholics United. In my view they maybe united but they are not Catholics. CUF or Catholics United for the Faith has a long track record of being faithful to the Magesterium in all Catholic teaching. It goes to show how crafty Obama is in getting a pro-abortion Catholic to be the henchman (in this case henchwoman) to make sure the holocaust continues. The previous candidate was also a pro-abortion Catholic.

Published by: Town Square
Michigan, USA 02/21/2009 09:38 PM EST

Look, Gov Sebelius, you don't speak for me as a woman. You are not Catholic, when you advocate for Abortion, and Contraceptives. Men like Obama, who advocate for Abortion and Contraceptives, are weak minded men, and haven't made one decision, that is consistent with a Pro-Life Ethos. You're his pick, but you've left Christ, will He pick you, to be in His Heavenly Home, someday? Not, if you continue on as you are, w/o repentance, and fruits befitting repentance. Ma'am, I'm praying for your conversion, and Obama's. That Bishop, is right, and you're wrong.

Published by: gb
usa 02/21/2009 06:59 PM EST

These are just the opening salvos in the War on Catholics that will be waged by this Administration. Time Magazine is running another salvo this week on our imaginary was against FOCA...
Catholics who voted this Administration into office, would you kindly come to the front?

Published by: Mel
Ormond Beach, FL 02/21/2009 06:50 PM EST

Steve from Concord, NH is a true voice of reason here!
Sister Helen Prejean of
"Dead Man Walking" fame
& recipient of the "Pacem in
Terris" award says we must
be 'consistently' pro-life,
ie: anti-death penalty,
anti-abortion & anti-euthenasia. Makes sense to me! I sure don't hear calls
for pro-death penalty politicians to be barred from
the Sacraments or to be ex-communicated! By the way,
Gov. Sibelius is an outstanding choice to be
Secretary of HHS & I wish
her all the best!

Published by: James Maher
Ireland 02/21/2009 01:31 PM EST

I congratulate the Archbishop on his firm stance against "Catholic" pro-abortion politicians. It's time our shepherds stood up for the fundimental tenets of our Faith.

Published by: wrysmile
atchison/kansas/usa 02/21/2009 11:49 AM EST

Who does Archbishop Naumann think he is?

Who made him in charge of the Catholic Church in Kansas?

Where does he get the idea that he can teach the governor about morality?

Hasn't he ever heard of the separation of Church and Church?

Published by: Paulette
Topeka ks 02/21/2009 10:20 AM EST

I am so proud of Archbishop Nauman for standing up against Sebelius. It sickens me that she is going to be head of HHS but at least maybe we will get pro-life legislation passed in this state. She may not have actively supported abortion but Tiller - the famous abortionist - gave more campaign funds to her than anyone else and as long as she is governor no one can touch him. She has vetoed many pro-life bills including one that would have required abortion clinics to be regulated. Right now veterinary clinics have to pass stricter regulations than abortion clinics.

Published by: Al
Colorado Springs Co 02/21/2009 08:01 AM EST

Thankfully we have Archbishop Naumann and other bishops who are preaching The Word, as members of the Body of Christ we can support them with our prayers and repeating our agreement with these bishops. We can pray also for those who are attacking the bishop. As others here have pointed out the Pope also delivered the same message to Nancy. Other American bishops have also been delivering this message. We do our part with our prayers, and I applaud all of you who took the time to show your support here and in other publice forums.

Published by: Joseph Wagner
Sarasota Florida 02/21/2009 02:29 AM EST

Hi

These Catholic Bishops are 100& correct in asking these so called Catholic politicians to no longer recieve Holy Communion. Legalized abortion is fostering the greatest sind of all times.

Sincerely with prayers
Joe Wagner

Published by: Dale Howell
Sacramento, CA 02/21/2009 01:50 AM EST

God bless Archbishop Naumann. And may the Lord Himself intervene and impede this Governor, this renegade anti-Catholic organization, and the Obama administration from committing further evil against the unborn.

Let the Church exercise its rightful jurisdiction over those who claim the name, "Catholic:"

"Whatsoever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven;" and "Whose ever sins you forgive, they are forgiven. Whose ever sins you retain, they are retained."

If "pro-choice" Catholics value their souls, let them repent before God and be reconciled to Him and His Bride. If they do not value their souls, or if they are simply wolves in sheep's clothing, then by exercise of Her rightful jurisdiction the Church will protect the sheep from them.

Amen.

Published by: kathy
chicago 02/20/2009 11:25 PM EST

Within the reality of politics? Silly words signifying nothing.

Published by: Claudia
Buzzards Bay/MA/USA 02/20/2009 09:43 PM EST

I wish someone in the Vatican would make a declaration that Catholics United and other groups like Catholics for Choice, who are not Catholic, should remove "Catholic" from their name as it misrepresents what Catholic is.

Published by: Lisa
Ewing, NJ 02/20/2009 07:14 PM EST

The Obama administration has been actively instigating dissent amongst Catholics. WHY?? The devil at work indeed. As our Holy Father said the Church shall be smaller but more faithful... time to clean house.

Published by: Florentius
New Jersey, USA 02/20/2009 05:08 PM EST

Rate: Very Good

Catholics United is anything but. They are not Catholic and they are all about sowing division and confusion in the Church.

Pray for our bishops!

Published by: GFM
St. Louis, MO 02/20/2009 05:00 PM EST

Archbishop Naumann is completely within his rights in defending Church teaching. The reaction from this bogus so-called Catholic group proves the archbishop is doing the right thing. He has done what is humane and fair--he has discussed this with her clearly and unequivocally. I congratulate him and his brother bishops, Bishop Finn of Kansas City, Missouri and Bishop Finn of St. Louis. They are leading the American bishops in their defense of the most important human rights issue of our time.

Published by: Jacqueline Kruger
Florham Park, NJ 02/20/2009 04:28 PM EST

Correction to the referenced Bible passage...Please see John 8:43-45
Here it is:
43 Why do you not know my speech? Because you cannot hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and he stood not in the truth; because truth is not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof. 45 But if I say the truth, you believe me not.
Please note that Jesus equates death and lies. Does that sound familiar in our present day politics?

Published by: Steve
Concord, NH 02/20/2009 04:17 PM EST

Rate: Regular

I fully support the teachings of the Catholic Church and pray for an end to abortion. Gov. Sebelius' tolerance of abortion is problematic, but I found the tone of a number of comments on this site inappropriate, calling for excommunication. Gov. Sebelius has not, as far as I am aware, ever "promoted" abortion. We all sin, and her situation is a private one between God and her. Jesus warned us : "judge not lest ye be judged." In the end, abortion will cease not when Roe v. Wade is overturned (there were abortions before Roe,usually of the back-alley kind), but when there is no more demand for it. Spread a message of love and convert hearts and minds. Tone down the sputtering rhetoric.

Published by: Rose
IL 02/20/2009 04:08 PM EST

The Gov. of Kansas can't even keep her own State's budget in line...she has supported the famous Kansas City abortionist for years to garner funds to secure her election.

Catholics United do not know what it means to be obedient (listen) to the Church.
They are greatly deceived & lead others into scandal. Thanks to the Bishop & Catholic League for their VOICE.

Published by: Jacqueline Kruger
Florham Park, NJ 02/20/2009 03:58 PM EST

Kudos to Archbishop Naumann. St. Paul and St. Peter would be proud if they stood in Kansas, today. Catholic Bishops: Be bold, be courageous, be holy, be humble, be Christlike and uphold the teachings of Christ and the Church. I pray that more Bishops would come forward and learn that they must speak out promptly and not years too late. This will preserve the church as we know it. Let the liberal catholics including Pelosi and Biden find another outlet for their preferences. Read John 8:43-44. They do not hear what I say because they listen to their father, the devil!

Published by: Joan
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 02/20/2009 03:47 PM EST

It is heartbreaking that, just when the Church is being persecuted, our worst enemies are from WITHIN.

Thank God for the good Pro-Life Bishops who are speaking out and holding their ground.

I pray for the courage to follow them all the way, as I deal with divisions close to home.

Published by: Rory Flick
Calif 02/20/2009 03:24 PM EST

It's Time we do our job as Catholics and Make more public the teachings of the Church and that anyone not in union with the Church is NOT Catholic. And we need to call out those who try to warp the truth to their own agendas and call then, publically, what they are. LIARS.

Published by: M.Francis
Clayton CALIFORNIA 02/20/2009 02:34 PM EST

In one of his most famous passages, Dr. Martin Luther King reminded Americans of the different roles religion and government play in society. “The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state,” King wrote in Strength to Love, a sermon collection. “It must be the guide and the critic of the state, and never its tool. If the church does not recapture its prophetic zeal, it will become an irrelevant social club without moral or spiritual authority.”

Published by: poptoy
Eunice, La. USA 02/20/2009 02:33 PM EST

These so called Catholics at Catholics United are not Catholic in doctrine. I get so angry at what they do that I cannot even pray for them. GOD help them. I cannot find it in myself to help them. GOD forgive me.

Published by: Ricky Vines
Washington, D.C. 02/20/2009 02:16 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

The Church needs to show in no uncertain terms that politicians who support abortion are excommunicated. IMHO there is a need for clarity because groups advocating abortion present themselves as still faithful Catholics. Now more than ever, we need the strength and power of convictions of our bishops to practice their teaching as well as their pastoral role when putting these posers in their place i.e. outside the communion of the faithful. So, the Mystical Body of Christ is asking for the formal excommunication of pro-abortion politicians. Can this have the power of Sensus Fidei?

Published by: Father Joseph
Texas 02/20/2009 02:07 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

Another group of Catholics wanting to rewrite the teachings of the Church to meet their own selfish political needs. You're a Catholic or you're not. These people need to make a choice.

Published by: Radomysl Twardowski
Bismarck, ND, USA 02/20/2009 01:27 PM EST

We need more bishops like Archbishop Naumann to point out the problem of compromising and selling the Catholic principles to the nominally Catholic politicians. Even if Catholics in America were traditionally associated with the Democrat Party, there is now a clear divergence between the essential goals of the two realms. Hoping that prayers only will convert Democrats to the pro-life position after 30-40 years of opposite practice, is, in my opinion, inadequate. More concerete steps taken by the bishops, like Archbishop Naumann, are a necessary act of courage. The same message was given to Nancy Pelosi by the Holy Father. Catholics United will also want to accuse the Pope of 'scoring political points'. May be they should finally choose between being Catholic and being Democrats.

Published by: alex mckee
st catharines ont,can 02/20/2009 01:23 PM EST

its time for the bishops and politicians to fish or cut bait.
its good for benedict and nauman to step up to the plate---enuff is enuff!

Published by: Joyce Kauders
Aberdeen, MD, USA 02/20/2009 01:05 PM EST

There is something diabolical about this Administration in its efforts to promote so-called "Faithful, practicing Catholics" to positions of importance. It seems as though they are being flaunted in our face! God have mercy on all concerned.

Published by: Dan Deeny
Kirksville,MO,USA 02/20/2009 12:12 PM EST

And if Gov. Sebelius presents herself for communion? What then?

Published by: James
Tampa/FL/USA 02/20/2009 11:47 AM EST

"Catholics United"--- what a joke@! Thank you Archbishop Naumann and Mr. Donohue for standing firmly on the Gospel of Life and our Lord! When will these people realize that it is only in Christ that we are truly united Catholics. They are a branch that has willingly broken off from the vine and now has but to repent or die.

Published by: Sam
Woodbury, CT.,USA 02/20/2009 11:33 AM EST

If our Bishops do not unite and refuse the Eucharist to all pro-abortion Catholic politicians then this arrogance will continue. No Bishop should have to stand alone in this!! The Bishops themselves are politicizing the Eucharist by trying to be politically correct...is it for fear of losing Federal and State tax exemptions? It's not worth it!! Give up the tax exemption status and rely on Divine Providence and the generosity of a people who would be grateful for courage and integrity and clarity on this issue...!

Published by: frjimt
pocono pines,pa 02/20/2009 11:10 AM EST

Bishop's sharing in the persecution!

Finally for the right reason!

Better than the self-inflicted wounds for which they have been responsible in the past years.

Catholics "Untied" should be barred as well too!

Published by: Claudia
Bremerton, WA, USA 02/20/2009 10:46 AM EST

Didn't the Pope make it clear this week with Pelosi's visit? If you don't agree with the Catholic Church's teaching - God gave you free will to leave. But make sure on your way out you stop calling yourself Catholic. What is so hard about understanding that if you don't follow the Catholic Church's teaching YOU ARE NOT CATHOLIC.

Published by: MaryAnn
Michigan/USA 02/20/2009 10:37 AM EST

The Catholic Church in America will continue to be divided, and the leftists will continue to weaken the Church until the Church stops playing with these people. Anyone Bishop who thinks these people are unaware of Church teaching on life issues, especially after the last two election cycles, is avoiding the inevitable confrontation. This issue is rapidly reaching a boiling point; All Catholics will be forced to decide what they believe in. The Pope, God bless him, has closed the cafeteria.

Published by: tom howe
canonsburg/pa/usa 02/20/2009 10:23 AM EST

If we US Catholics had more forceful cardinals/archbishops/bishops like Archbishop Naumann, Cardinal Chsput, et al., before the election not after. Just maybe, we won't be in the "fix" we're in.

Published by: Theresia Lawrence
San Antonio, Texas U.S.A. 02/20/2009 10:15 AM EST

God bless Archbishop Naumann and strengthen him in peace for the difficult decision he was forced to make at Gov. Sebelius determination to promote abortion. Since childhood, in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance, we are taught that, should we commit a grave sin, which disregards the law of God and wounds the Church, any other act of goodness loses the fulness of its efficasy until reconciliation is obtained from the grave ill committed. Philanthrapy is good, but not at the expense of disregarding part of the moral law and the law of God. To support the external invasion of the womb to destroy is such an evil.

Published by: Dan
Santa Fe/NM/US 02/20/2009 09:52 AM EST

Jesus told us we would need to carry our cross and battle the forces of darkness to the end of the age. He also told us the devil would 'sit' in The Church before the end. Groups like catholics United and catholics For Choice helps fulfill that. Everyone needs to find out in their heart who they truly serve.

Published by: Leo Petit
CenterValley, PA,USA 02/20/2009 09:40 AM EST

Two observations: (1) What can any Catholic bishop possibly gain by "scoring points against" a governor of any state? (2) It is clear to anyone who knows Catholic teaching on grave matters such as abortion that no Catholic bishop stands alone but speaks in the name of the Church.
Thanks for listening to me! A faithful Catholic.
can teach

Published by: David LeBlanc
Houston, TX 02/20/2009 09:17 AM EST

The Bishops should as one stand up and resolutely condemn Catholics un-United for its dumb statement and support Archbishop Naumann stance of no communion for Gov. Sebelius as appropriate.

"[Craft] effective abortion policy within the reality of politics..." What does that mean? The Church's teaching is crystal clear, simple and to the point. Why make us sound like a bunch of squishy, liberal Protestants?

Published by: soliton
Saline, MI USA 02/20/2009 09:11 AM EST

"Scoring politcal points"? What does this mean and why would the archbishop need to do this? Church teachings are clear on this, and Catholics United better reexamine their own position.

Published by: STEVEN SINISE
TRUMBULL/CT/USA 02/20/2009 06:55 AM EST

It's time to draw the line in the sand with these so called Catholic politians.Out of love for the Church and of the sinner the Bishops must end this cancerios scandal.Including these so called C atholic groups.It looks like the Church will have to get smaller and shed the real nonbelievers.AS as our Lord has said many times "Do not be afraid" May the peace of our risen Lord be with all of you.

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