Catholics who voted for Obama should go to confession?!!

So true. Although I am Catholic, there are many things I do not agree with that the church teaches. Then there are other things I really like about the church. The bottom line is that faith is a personal, private matter. Politics does not belong in the church.

Believe it or not Ted, a Catholic does not have to believe something the pope says unless it is said X-Cathedra which means from the throne of Peter. The last time that power was used by the church was about 100 yrs ageo to declare the immaculate conception which means merely that Mary was conceived without original sin. It doesn't have anything to do with a virgin birth which is another tjing Catholics do not have to believe.

I don't see how anyone can be "pro-abortion". I feel the same way - the woman in the situation should have a choice in the matter but that doesn't mean that I am for abortion. I'm not confessing either because I didn't do anything wrong!

Thanks, gwoman2, I will always strongly believe! Good for you working the elections. I was an election worker for this past election & we were trained not to influence voters in any way. There were poll watchers here & there - I don't see how anyone could get away with anything. Shame on those election workers for trying. I do think God was cheering Obama on. Obama is a good, Christian man & will do right for our country. Not that McCain is evil or anything - I just didn't think he was the right person for the job at this time.

Gwoman2 - can you tell me what a Challenger is please? We don't have such a person officially over here. Does that mean you work for a political party or is it a Government initiative to get people out to vote?

Hi P1kef1sh, a challenger is a person who sits close but not too close to the official election workers...his or her job is to make certain that everyone votes even if their name does not appear in the book...as long as they have their registration cards they cannot be turned away. A challenger cannot voice his or her opinion about any and all candidates, they remain quiet and watchful of every move the workers make with the public. The only time we are allowed to speak is when we see that a worker is telling any voter that they cannot vote, also, any negative comments about candidates by the election workers is prohibited and must be reported...this is taken quite seriously. And yes, to be a challenger you are with one party or the other...in my case I worked for our local Obama campaign. A challenger is very well hated because all election workers know what our job is and so they have to watch their peas and Qs!! What was amazing to me was how outspoken these workers were especially with the younger first time voters, if it would have been up to them, they wouldn't have allowed none of them to vote, and their were many, many youngsters voting this year. I am proud to say that because of my wonderful hearing abilities they all voted, many had to vote provisional, meaning on paper, which the election workers hate because it creates more work for them...but you know what? They get $200.00 just to sit on their hinies and have the voters sign and sometimes the new voting machines had to be explained...Everytime I heard an election worker say "sorry you can't vote because your name is not in the book...that's when I can speak directly to the worker and say, "excuse me, they can vote provisional"...I don't think I have to tell you how very much I was hated!! But who cares, everyone has the right to vote and as far as women are concerned, it took a long and bitter battle for us to be able to vote at all. Hope this explains a challenger's responsibilities...oh by the way, a challenger makes exactly the same amount as an election worker, only difference is that challengers get paid that same night and workers must wait about a month for the county to mail them their pay! ~G~

Good point, why did the church mention confession for voting for Obama but not other Presidents who were pro-choice? I agree, God will not condemn me or any other Catholic for voting for Obama. I think he knows in his wisdom that Obama was the right choice for this point in time. My husband was raised Catholic, I converted to Catholicism before we married. He's used to hearing this stuff - me, I still get incensed.

I guess I'm going to hell... The Catholic church is going to end up empty if they keep up with this nonsense. There are very few people out there that you can agree with 100% of the time - politicians are at the top of the list on that one. You go with what you think is right & deal with the rest.

After reading all these posts, I feel much better. I'm not worried at all - my faith is strong!

I agree - hypocrytical is a good word to describe it. I am very disappointed in the Catholic faith.

Um, it wasn't just one US priest, it was the Pope.

meh whatever ... technically being pro-choice is agaisn't the catholic church.. he has a right to say it... I'm not catholic so I could care less

Thanks, dark_joev, I too have issues with the Catholic church. Priests who abuse boys, gay marriage, not allowing priests to be married, not allowing women to become priests, birth control, etc. I wish the church would get out of the dark ages & get with the times.

Good for for your uncle! I could be wrong, but I thought that Obama won the Catholic vote. During the elections I found a website of pro-life Catholics for Obama & they stated very well why you can be Catholic & still vote for Obama. If the Catholic church keeps up with this nonsense, their churches will be empty. I didn't think about the fact that McCain was divorced. Gee, why didn't the church bring that up? Oh well, it's all said & done. Thanks, ZephyrSun, I feel safe now.

I will have to respectfully disagree with you. Obama will whip this country into shape.

Amen to that, cloudstrife. You shouldn't vote for a candidate based on one issue & you shouldn't be punished for voting a certain way.

No kidding. I wish the church would stay out of politics & teach their flock regarding religious pursuits.

I appreciate your opinion. There should be several reasons to vote for a President - abortion being one issue of many.