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Fifteen Catholic Senators voted against Nelson Amendment
 Sen. Barbara Mikulski
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.- A total of fifteen self-described Catholic Senators voted to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment, which would have significantly restricted abortion funding from the Senate health care bill. The Amendment failed by a 54-45 vote on Tuesday. It was co-sponsored by Democrats Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania, who were joined by Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. Senator Nelson is a Methodist, Sen. Hatch is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Sen. Casey is a Catholic. Besides Sen. Casey, Sen. Ted Kaufman of Delaware was the only other Catholic Democrat to vote against tabling the Nelson Amendment. Sen. Kaufman replaced Sen. Joseph Biden when he became the Vice-President of the United States. The Catholic Democratic Senators who voted against the Nelson Amendment were Patrick Leahy of Vermont, John Kerry and Paul Kirk of Massachusetts, Robert Menendez of New Jersey, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Tom Harkin of Iowa, Richard Durbin of Illinois, Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington state, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, Claire McCaskill of Missouri, Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and Mark Begich of Alaska. Sen. Kirk, appointed to replace Sen. Edward Kennedy, is the great-nephew of Archbishop of Boston William Henry Cardinal O'Connell. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was the only Catholic Republican to vote to table the Nelson Amendment. In a Dec. 7 statement, Sen. Mikulski argued that the Nelson Amendment went “too far” and claimed the unamended bill is pro-life. “Making it a debate about abortion is misguided and wrong,” she said. In her view, the bill’s aims of providing universal access to health care, ending the denial of coverage based on pre-existing conditions and strengthening Medicare are “pro-life principles.” She claimed that the Nelson Amendment’s allowance of a woman to buy an “abortion rider” to specially cover abortions was “like putting a scarlet ‘A’ on a woman’s forehead.” “No woman or family will buy such a plan - because no woman expects or intends to have an abortion,” Sen. Mikulski said. Jason Jones, founder of IAmWholeLife.com, said Sen. Mikulski’s statement showed a “fundamental misunderstanding.” “There is no social justice when the life of an innocent child is taken by abortion; abortion destroys a whole life and protects no one,” Jones continued. “The greatest threat to human dignity in the United States is the destruction of human life in the womb, not a lack of 'health care reform.” Jones urged Sen. Mikulski to take a pledge recognizing that all human rights are based on a respect for all human life, “especially at its earliest stages in the womb.” Subscriber comments:
Published by: Kenny
bBT 06/22/2010 04:14 PM EST
Pat, what are you talking about? Roe v Wade was a Supreme Court decision, not a legislative bill. There is no legislation legalizing abortion - it came about at the hands of activist judges. Learn what you're talking about or shut your ignorant trap.
Published by: Pat Luther
Williston, USA 06/22/2010 02:03 AM EST
I feel the Catholic Church is being very hypocritical. I am a devout Catholic but I am sick and tired of the church blaming the democrats for passing Roe V Wade in 1976 to legalize abortion. What the Church won't tell you is the abortion bill was authored by Republican Senator Harry Blackmun and 8 of the Supremem Court Justices that voted to PASS the abortion bill were REPUBLICAN!! What did these pious republicans think would happen when abortion became legal? The abortion bill was authored by a republican, passed by Republican Justices and very much approved by Republican President Nixon. Now chew on that for a while!! Quit pushing your lie on to the democrats and fess up to your immoral sinful act!!
Published by: j m
los angeles 01/20/2010 08:25 PM EST  Rate: Regular
They are true profiles in courage. voting their consciences rather than the tired dogmas of their church
Published by: Jeanne D'Arc
Austin 12/17/2009 09:47 PM EST
excommunicate
Published by: Steve Bonderski
Leavenworth, Indiana/U.S.A 12/16/2009 03:12 PM EST Rate: Very Good
Until the bishops stand in unity against these so called "catholics", confusion will reign. The days of dialog are over. The bishops need to act and take these people on head-on!
Published by: Reisa
North Dakota 12/14/2009 10:26 AM EST Rate: Excellent
There are those "not too deeply-rooted Catholic" politicians who conveniently set aside their fragmented faith and sign on to POWER. I have found that politicians in general, have no interest in what their constituents have to say. How many of you, when writing to the politicians who represent you, get a form letter back? It will say something like this, "Thank you for your interest in (fill in the blank), BUT THESE ARE MY VIEWS"! In other words, don't bother me!
Published by: Michael Leta
leland/NC/USA 12/13/2009 06:54 PM EST
My nephew's wife went to a supposed Catholic College and we got into a heated argument about her college being liberal Catholic. I told her there was no such thing and she was a blasphemer for saying so. Well I guess I am naive and she is right. These politicians make me sick and should be kicked out of the faith for spreading their lies of evil. Repent! Repent! Repent! and get rid of the Bishops and Priests that put up with this! Is money so important to the Church they allow this blatant disregard for what we are supposed to believe. Tsk Tsk I know my Priest for a fact doesn't want to upset the apple cart. I'm not leaving my Parrish because of him but it's sad!
Published by: Anne
Philadelphia 12/13/2009 09:58 AM EST
Every catholic citizen is reponsible for our current situation if they voted these people in office and have kept them there; it is not just the responsibility of Catholic Bishops to speak out. Sadly, I know catholics who voted for Obama, catholics who believe they are good catholics. God have mercy on us.
Published by: melba
or 12/12/2009 07:20 PM EST
It's incomprehensible that anyone using the name catholic would not vote for this. It's disgusting and sad, sad, sad. They should be publicly dealt with and excommunicated. How can their priests be giving them the Eucharist under these conditions? I hope they repent and ask for forgiveness, or they are going to have a lot on their consciences. See what Warren wrote about Canada? That will be the US very soon. What Charles wrote about Archbishop Sheen is so true. The Bishops need to stand for the truth and help expose those who do not protect the innocent.
Published by: pete
sunnyvale CA USA 12/12/2009 02:51 PM EST
Maybe if the bishops get the message :"No disciplining, no dollars!"
Published by: pete
sunnyvale, CA USA 12/12/2009 01:36 PM EST
The hierarchy of Spain has excommunicated all legislators who voted for abortion;
The hierarchy of Mexico has excommunicated all legislators who voted in Mexico City's abortion law
IF THE HIERARCHY OF AMERICA FAILS TO DO THIS AND ENFORCE IT BY REFUSING COMMUNION, the respect for the hierachy will plummet among faithful Catholics and they will be cooperating with the evil of destroying the consciences of millions who rightly will conclude that when push comes to shove the Church DOES NOT REALLY MEAN WHAT IT SAYS.
Published by: Mario
Peoria, Az, USA 12/12/2009 01:16 PM EST
These politicians belong to the world! We know what Our Lord and Savior Jesus said.
Published by: Andrew
Bourne, MA USA 12/12/2009 01:07 PM EST
To the bishops: Excommunicate them.
We're tired enough already of these wishy washy politicians who care more about votes than human life and following the creeds of the church they say they belong to. Like someone said earlier.."catholic in name only".
Put all the polite-icians on social security and the same amount for campaigning.
Published by: John J
Falls Chruch, Virginia 12/12/2009 11:32 AM EST
Sixty percents of Catholics voted for the Pro-abortion extremist president Barrack Hussein Obama. Sixty two percents of the Catholic U.S. Senetors voted for abortion, the act of premedictated murder of defenseless innocent unborn babies. It is fair to say that at least sixty percents of the U.S. Catholic bishops are proabortion. This is your U.S. Catholic bishops leaderships. God help us.
Published by: Francis Xavier T
Washington, D.C. 12/12/2009 11:18 AM EST
I think most of the comments by my brothers and sisters are right. We need to vote these betray Catholic senetors out of the office. We still have some good Catholic congressmen in the lower house. Hopefully, they will step up. We can not depend on the USCCB. They make a simple issue of abortion complicated and confusing. Besides, they have many skeletons in their closets.
Published by: Jean
ND 12/12/2009 10:57 AM EST
We keep praying that God would free them from the grasp of Satan. Spiritual warfare is real and they are spiritually blind to their sin. Power can be very blinding and corrupts people. We just shake our heads constantly at what we hear our "Catholic" politicians doing! I guess the Lord gives us the duty to intercede for them, nothing else will work! No one is beyond redemption. Pray...Pray...Pray for their converstion!
Published by: Mark T
San Antonio Texas 12/12/2009 08:51 AM EST
"We believe in the HOLY SPIRIT, the Lord, the GIVER OF LIFE . . .", but only if life is wanted, expected, convenient, inexpensive, properly-timed, and politically correct. Brother! What a sham! I wonder what conditions the HOLY SPIRIT will put on those (in the next life) who put restrictions/conditions on Him in this life. Woe to those who call themselves Catholic, consume Christ at the altar, hen feed maloch the innocent!!
Published by: Nevin Hammon
Syr., N:Y:, USA 12/12/2009 08:12 AM EST
Our country is no longer a democracy governed by the people. It is a country governed by a few, i.e. the president, congress, senate. These people believe that the eternal day of reckoning will never come. Christ said:" not those who cry out 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my heavenly Father.
Published by: Nevin Hammon
Syr,N:Y: USA 12/12/2009 08:06 AM EST
Our country is not a democracy anymore because it is government only by a few, i.e. congress, senate and president. They do not believe that the e ternal day of reckoning will ever come. Christ said:"Not those who call out Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my heavenly Father.
Published by: Diane
Alliance,Ohio,America 12/12/2009 06:53 AM EST
What these 15 self-called "catholic" senators have done is horrible. Shame on anyone who voted for them. Vote them out. Also, all the Bishops need to follow the lead of Bishop Tobin of Rhode Island who publicly corrected Patrick Kennedy, another "pseudo" catholic. Bishop Tobin has been publicly attacked by "pseudo" catholics in the media,but he has not stepped back from his duty to correct the sinner. Kennedy is a public person and his correction had to be public. God bless Bishop Tobin.
Published by: Dan Colgan
McSherrystown, Pa USA 12/12/2009 06:45 AM EST
To those who can't understand why the Bishops won't excommunicate the "catholic" politicians have to understand the majority of them have been supporters of the destructive Democratic social agenda for years. I have no doubt that most of them voted for the very same legislators that you demand they excommunicate. These cowards have no intention of ending this cozy alliance by doing their duty as protectors of the faith.
Published by: Kevin O'Donovan
Richfield,Mn USA 12/12/2009 05:19 AM EST
Financial support for aggressive Pro-Life candidates,and public scrutiny along with ridicule of pro-abortion candidates is warranted.These people expect praise,contempt and ridicule along with social ostracism will be good for them
Published by: lome
SJCA 12/12/2009 01:39 AM EST
No woman will buy that kind of insurance?
Of course! Who would be honest enough to admit that their talk of sex demand so much responsibilities and obligations?
No one goes to hell with out their consent.The exercise of the will is what condemns a person.
Published by: Michael Futschik
Lake Jackson 12/11/2009 11:54 PM EST
I hope that each of these senator's respective bishops got more than thirty pieces of silver for their traitorous silence.
Published by: Martha
CT 12/11/2009 11:40 PM EST
Before the final judgement of God will be accomplished , the Great Apostasy have to take place..The fruit of Justice is Peace,but where is the Justice for the unborn?
Published by: tdj
mpls, mn 12/11/2009 11:37 PM EST
Can NOT believe the Bishops and the rest say nothing and DO nothing????
Dorothy, where have you been? The Bishops have been all over this one.
Published by: Gus
Toronto, Canada 12/11/2009 10:32 PM EST
Excommunicate those false Catholics on the spot. Either they embrace Christ’s full doctrine or expose them for what they are. Enough of cafeteria Catholicism!
Published by: Anita
Florida,USA 12/11/2009 10:31 PM EST
These senators may have been born Catholic, but in actuality they are no more Catholic than a chimpanzee is. If one does not practice the Catholic faith and opposes the basic beliefs it teaches, that makes them not Catholic in reality but rather a "fallen away Catholic". They should be excommunicated and would be, by any other religion if they were not adhering to its basic teachings.
Published by: Peggy
Jacksonville, Fl 12/11/2009 10:07 PM EST
The Bishops of this United States have been trying to do soemthing. They insisted that congress, under no circumstances provide tax payer abortions in the health bill. They have written to several of the Catholic congressman and women, to no avail. Those in Washington do not care what we or the bishops of the United States think.
Published by: Chris
Buford, GA USA 12/11/2009 10:03 PM EST
When are the bishops of these politicians going to excommunicate them? I heard the bishop of Washington D.C. does not want to use the denial of communion or the possibility of excommunication to be used as a "political club" to bring wayward catholic politicians in line with church teaching. He said he is trying to "educate" them by being pastoral on church teaching. All he has to do is high light the section in the CCC on the prohibition of abortion and send each and every one of them a copy. If they do not change their position, excommunicate them.
Published by: Donato
Branford, CT 12/11/2009 09:16 PM EST
Make no mistake about it. Each and every one of these so-called Catholic senators will render an account of their actions to Christ on the the day of judgment. He will demand from them an explanation why they did not use their political gifts and power to protect and promote the lives of the unborn. Of course, no satisfactory answer will be possible; the question will be rhetorical coming as it will from the omniscient Lord; no excuses, no fine rationalizations will be accepted. These senators will see all the harm and death their decisions have caused to the most defenseless, but by then it will be too late. I exhort these senators to reflect on these words while they still have time:
"Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me." (Matthew 25: 41-43)
Published by: Mark
Chico/CA/USA 12/11/2009 07:55 PM EST
Just for a typographical correction. The correct way to refer to the LDS church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "Latter Day" in the title is actually a different organization.
Published by: terik ororke
Pittsburgh, PA 12/11/2009 07:16 PM EST
Abortion is an elective "surgery." therefore it should be paid by those who seek it, just as a face lift would because a person who thinks they are ugly is really distraught.
Published by: Dorothy Swingle
Zanesville ,Ohio, USA 12/11/2009 06:51 PM EST Rate: Very Good
Can NOT believe the Bishops and the rest say nothing and DO nothing????
Published by: Kathy Kuhn
Williamson, NY 12/11/2009 06:38 PM EST Rate: Excellent
Please be aware that only people who are in union with the Pope and following the teachings of the church are Catholic. These public figures bring scandal to the Church. PERIOD!!!
END OF DISCUSSION!!
Published by: James
Salt Lake City, Utah 12/11/2009 04:50 PM EST Rate: Excellent
I am not a member of the Catholic Church, but am grateful for their support of family values and the right to life. I do not know what the rest of the world and some politians are thinking? The fabric that holds society together is unraveling. It is right to take a stand to preserve the sanctity of life and family values.
Published by: steve cherry
oregon ohio 12/11/2009 04:09 PM EST
Catolic?? Only in name! Not in their hearts where it counts!
Published by: Chien
Antioch/CA/USA 12/11/2009 03:28 PM EST Rate: Excellent
For those claiming to be Catholics but against the Catholic Church's teachings: "So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. ... so be zealous and repent." (Revelation 3:16-19) For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life ? Or what shall a man give in return for his life ? (Matthew 16:26) Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, please protect and guide the Catholic Church.
Published by: Noel
Australia 12/11/2009 03:02 PM EST
America! Listen to my words "For God has said only one thing: only two do I know: that to God alone belongs power and to you Lord Love; and that you repay each man according to his deeds." Psalm 61 (62). So shall you be judged.
Published by: Pauline
Walpole, NH 12/11/2009 01:59 PM EST
Tsk! tsk! tsk!
Published by: Luciano
Wisconsin 12/11/2009 01:55 PM EST
These people need to be formally excommunicated for their blatant and callous disregard of the rights of the unborn, the teachings of the Catholic faith, the scandal they're causing and the good of their souls that they may be led to formal and public repentance. They have greatly exceeded the bounds of personal excommunication.
Published by: Gene
Somers, NY 12/11/2009 01:51 PM EST
And so human sacrifice continues on the altar of secular humanism. What depravity we have sunk down int.
Published by: Nina
Portland OR U.S.A. 12/11/2009 01:48 PM EST
One wonders what Catholic politicians are afraid of! Perhaps they fear that acting on their faith's moral precepts would be perceived as pressure to conform to the Pope? Or maybe their smarter than we think. Over the years I've read plenty of online comments that claim Christianity and Islam are "twins" and that the religio-political ideology of Islam is no different than Christian political influence.
Published by: Terrence Anderson
San Marino CA 12/11/2009 01:40 PM EST Rate: Excellent
It is easy to picture these 15 Catholic Senators faced with having to sign the Oath of Supremacy in England in the 16th century. Their thinking might be along these lines: "Have you seen how the Mass will be? Why, it's the same. And they will wear the same vestments and keep all the churches. And all decisions can be made right here in England. We'll still believe in Purgatory and the saints. There'll be no difference. It's going to be the same, you'll see. I don't know what the fuss is all about. Just about everybody is going to sign the oath. Just a few rightwing extremists, like our Lord Chancellor, aren't signing. It's a matter of supporting our king."
This way they keep their heads and perhaps lose their souls. Not unlike keeping now their party loyalty, killing the unborn, and still perhaps losing their souls.
Published by: Vincent of Valley Forge
Valley Forge/PA/USA 12/11/2009 01:39 PM EST Rate: Regular
Senator Casey has already been banned from Communion for his abortion position, by Bishop Morlino of Scranton.
So, why should another legislator who votes now against something Casey sponsors, be similarly shunned?
There's too much banning and shunning.
Hopefully the ad hominem Raymond Burke approach will diminish and we can concentrate on enacting a health care program that respects life from inception onwards.
Published by: Susie
IL 12/11/2009 01:26 PM EST
All of this comes down to one horrible realization. Bishops in the Church that won't take a stand allowing this to seep in through the cracks. In the end most MASS-a-chu-setts Catholics followed Church leadership and the Church leadership followed the Kennedy's instead of the Holy See.
Published by: Krystine
Rancho Mirage, CA 12/11/2009 01:11 PM EST
I am starting a prolife magazine for the Catholics/Christians in my area and I cannot get prolife Catholics to advertise for fear they may offend someone and lose business. That says a lot about the courage of our convictions when it comes to abortion and money!
Published by: Nikijfg
Oswego, IL 12/11/2009 12:55 PM EST Rate: Excellent
ok, I want to email each of these 15 senators and voice my objections over calling themselves catholic! I also want to write each Bishop of their diocese and encourage him to stand up and speak out on behalf of our faith. Whew, looks like a lot of work, but I'm going to do it. Thank you for this article.
Published by: Lois
Pearl City, HI, USA 12/11/2009 12:49 PM EST
Abortion is the pimple on this evil bill, but it is not the only evil in it. This bill is about power and decline of a country that had set the example of freedom.
As God states in the bible a few times..."WHOE" to those that prevent the Will of God.
Published by: Jim
Barton/NY/USA 12/11/2009 12:33 PM EST
What needs to be done is to withhold a portion of your tax payments from the govt. and do so, en masse, and openly. It must be for the duration and not a one time event.
Published by: Warren Anderson
Victoria, BC, Canada 12/11/2009 12:30 PM EST
We have had the same problem in Canada for years. A series of "catholic" Prime Ministers and Supreme Court judges have destroyed every protection for the unborn. To this day, we have no laws of any kind restricting abortion. We live in a lawless state. We all, laity and clergy alike, must remind our brothers and sisters that, if they refuse to live as faithful Catholics, they should reform. Yes, we all fall from time to time, and everyone deserves the opportunity to be reconciled to God and Church. However, it is another thing entirely when a person obstinately opposes the will of God and claims they are being faithful. The despicable actions committed by these politicians deserve unequivocal public condemnation. There is no justification for a sunshine policy that attempts to appease culture-of-death politicians. If they choose to live under the Church's roof, they should abide by Her rules.
Published by: Martin Smith
Kennewick,WA USA 12/11/2009 12:12 PM EST
These so called Catholic senators must be long to a different Catholic church than the one I and my family be long to!
Published by: Charles Malawey
Friedheim Mo USA 12/11/2009 12:04 PM EST Rate: Excellent
Archbishop Sheen said that the floor of hell would be carpeted with bishops and priests for not speaking the truth. Now it is easy to see what he meant. The shepherds have abandoned the flock,and the sheep are left to find their own way. Thank God he sent the good Shepherd.
Published by: Gabriella
Austin, Tx. USA 12/11/2009 12:03 PM EST
To whom much is given, much is demanded. Our legislators in Congress are at the pinnacle of our judicial system. They bear much responsibility before God for the laws they enact. I would not want to be in their shoes at this moment...or, for that matter, when they face God....
The very first Catholic Catechism, written about 60 A.D., by St. Clement of Rome, who accompanied St. Paul on his missions, is still in existence. It clearly states, "YOU MUST NOT ABORT A FETUS. THAT IS KILLING."
Padre Pio, now declared a saint (to no one's surprise - we already knew), repeatedly chastised women who'd had abortions but did not confess them (since he had the gift of reading souls). His motive in doing so was "to bring them to repentance", which he said was then their salvation. So this is NOT a light matter.
In Medjugorje, Our Lady said abortion is the sin that offends God the most.
So "Catholic" Senators voting for abortion? I don't think so. They are not Catholics. To be learned from this is "How do we all fall short of what God is asking of us?" and while we're praying for these Senators (and that is also our duty), then we must work to improve those areas where we ourselves fall short. When we see such things happening, do we do as the Cure of Ars and offer God sacrifices and fervent prayers? Let's begin in love to cry out, "Eternal Father, we offer you the Body and Blood of Your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for these sins! Have mercy on us!" Pray.
Published by: Pat Becker
Londonderry,NH USA 12/11/2009 11:32 AM EST
I pray for all of our "Catholics in name,only" may they have a conversion of heart,and follow the Teachings of the Faith they profess to believe.
They only give "scandal" to the Sacredness of Catholicism,when they act in conflict with these Teachings.
Published by: nancy ryan
NH-USA 12/11/2009 11:05 AM EST
On judgment Day these so called Catholic politicians will be asked and What did you do to protect my children?
Published by: David
Chagrin Falls/OH/USA 12/11/2009 11:03 AM EST
For shame, for shame. When will people who belong to the culture of death and defy the teachings of the Catholic Church quit calling themselves Catholic?
Holy Mary, Mother of God, have mercy on us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.
Published by: Jo Daigle
Plaquemine,La. 12/11/2009 10:55 AM EST
Mary Landreau does not attend a Catholic Church and is therefore not a practicing Catholic. Are these people in Washington so stupid when it comes to God. There will be great suffering in the US when we start paying for wholesale abortions. The Democratic Party has become the party of Satan.
Published by: David
Wayzata/MN/usa 12/11/2009 10:55 AM EST
I say to My people, there are no exceptions to killing My little ones in the womb. I say to those who seek to author laws that permit this evil against My Commandments, I will author their place at judgment.
Published by: Gini
Flushing, NY, USA 12/11/2009 10:32 AM EST
Saying you are a Catholic and BEING A PRACTICING Catholic are two different things. These legislators are a prime example.
An eye-opening article!
Published by: mommy
CA 12/11/2009 09:44 AM EST
It makes me very sad to hear that "so called" Catholics can justify voting in such a way - in good conscience. Although I'm not surprised. I'll keep the faith... keep praying... and goodness will prevail. It's a very twisted world we live in.
Published by: James Muir
Sequim, WA 12/11/2009 09:43 AM EST
The poorest of the poor are the unborn. These so called Catholic Senators have no heart for the poor.
Why their respective Bishops have not called these "faux" Catholics to account for their actions is beyond reason and touches complicity.
Published by: Anne
NY USA 12/11/2009 09:36 AM EST
And the wolves will probably be at Mass this Sunday. 2 politicians were publicly excommunicated after flaunting their Bishop's warnings against pushing segregation in the 60's. Although segregation is bad, isn't voting for killing babies much worse?
Published by: Anne
Florida 12/11/2009 09:29 AM EST
The only way things will change is if WE all start taking this serious enough and start calling, writing and protesting directly to these pseudo catholic congress people. Honestly, it's up to US to call them on these bad decisions, and be relentless about it. Until then, NOTHING wiil change. It's up to US. Also, write and petition, in large numbers our bishops, until they realize that as catholics we want strong catholic morals and teachings to be preached fervently, without fear, from the pulpits. This "politically correct" nonsense is ridiculous. Either we are catholics or we are not. Fence sitters can kindly leave. I applaud those bishops who have the faith and the moral fortitude to stand up for the truth. I have no respect for the wishy washy ones, who would rather go with the flow. Want things to change? It's not going to happen until WE stand up strong and make it happen. There is no sense in crying over spilled milk.
Published by: Buzzy Gran
Van Buren, AR 12/11/2009 09:17 AM EST
It has been very obvious for sometime that any Catholic that ends up in Washington D.C forgets their religion and sad to say their soul. I sincerely doubt if I said these SINators are Catholic in name only if anyone, and that means them, would disagree with me. I would like to have them check the real stats, and not those provided by the racist organization of Plan Parenthood, they would see that abortion is nothing more than another means of birth control. Ameans of birth control that kills a baby! Perhaps the Bishops, where they live, will step up and say enough is enough.
Published by: Mrs. Randy Falcon
Battle Creek, MI. Calhoun 12/11/2009 09:02 AM EST
If its all right to kill babies in the womb, it must be just fine to kill each other.
Published by: Laurie
Canada 12/11/2009 09:02 AM EST
These people have no fear of God nor a sense of doom for their own souls. Sen. Mikulski says, "No woman expects or intends to have an abortion", but I would counter that no soul expects or intends to go to hell either. These so-called 'Catholic' senators who are deaf to God and insensitive to the gospel of life can only depend on our prayer. So let us pray for them, this is an act of mercy.
Published by: DLL
scituate Mass. USA 12/11/2009 08:44 AM EST
I think that those who voted for recreational,tax funded abortion,should all wear "SCARLET A'S"on their foreheads." A" for Pro Abortion. Abortions that are medically necessary are no more illegal than heart surgery. Taxpayer funded recreational abortion,as a form of birth control,is MURDER! As a taxpayer,I do not want to pay for it! I am from Massachusetts and not everyone in this state is for pro recreational taxpayer funded abortion,like all the Senators and representatives of this pathetic group of Democrats,who control the entire government of this state are. Abortion is no ones right. It is a tragic choice. With every right there is a responsibility. As a form of birth control abortion is an irresponsible choice. At the end of a lifetime one must accept death not at the very beginning. What right is our government protecting?????????"Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death".
Published by: albert marek
dallas tx.USA 12/11/2009 08:40 AM EST
Why are not these 15 so called Catholics excommunitated and denied Holy Comunion? Our Bishops need to take a stand.
Published by: Bob K
Syracuse, NY 12/11/2009 08:39 AM EST
And the home Bishops of these Catholic Senators sit uselessly. So what does the average Catholic see, that you can choose what you want on the Faith and consider yourself in good standing with the Church. Of course they will say we are trying to work with them.....abortion has been around for what 40 years with such action???
Published by: Dan
Santa Fe 12/11/2009 08:04 AM EST
Please remember them in your prayers and then do your part to vote them out of office at first opportunity for the sake of their souls.
Published by: John Grondelski
Perth Amboy, NJ 12/11/2009 07:39 AM EST
When will Catholic bishops show the episcopal spine to respond by excommunicating those who give public scandal by supporting abortion as a matter of public policy? There should be no question in anybody's mind: somebody who supports dicing, salinating, dissecting, or leaving unborn babies to die in their own blood in surgical buckets is not somebody living the Christ-like life that reception of the Eucharist presupposes.
Published by: Francis
Wareham Ma 12/11/2009 07:31 AM EST
These people aren't Catholics... they are "Catholic" in name only. These people have chosen secularism and liberalism over Our Lord and his Catholic Church; you can't be a leftist secular liberal and be a true Catholic. These "Catholic" Senators are heretics and apostates and should be excommunicated along with the rest of these leftist liberal pseudo "Catholics"!!
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