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This is people professing a faith, a belief, for political not spiritual gain. If you believe in "choice" then choose a faith that supports YOUR position....don't try to change a church/faith that disagrees with you.
Originally posted by Glinda
To follow "in union" with the Church they should not have BEEN given the Host, nor should they have stood to receive the Host.
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Communion
noun
Definition: affinity, agreement
Synonyms: accord, association,
close relationship, closeness,
communing, concord, contact, converse,
fellowship, harmony, intercommunication,
, intimacy, participation,
rapport, sympathy, togetherness,
unity
The Church sets out specific guidelines regarding how we should prepare ourselves to receive the Lord’s body and blood in Communion. To receive Communion worthily, you must be in a state of grace, have made a good confession since your last mortal sin, believe in transubstantiation, observe the Eucharistic fast, and, finally, not be under an ecclesiastical censure such as excommunication.
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Biden/Pelosi CHOOSE to call and represent themselves as "faithful" Catholics, YET they deliberately and with great political fanfare LEGISLATE against their "beliefs."
Fine. Then REMOVE yourself the source of turmoil--ie., the Church.
There are many Christian demoninations that support choice. Fine. Choose one of those as they actually FIT the politicians public (and no doubt) private beliefs.
Originally posted by Glinda
reply to post by Openeye
No. It is NOT BS.
Biden/Pelosi CHOOSE to call and represent themselves as "faithful" Catholics, YET they deliberately and with great political fanfare LEGISLATE against their "beliefs."
Fine. Then REMOVE yourself the source of turmoil--ie., the Church.
There are many Christian demoninations that support choice. Fine. Choose one of those as they actually FIT the politicians public (and no doubt) private beliefs.
Again, those within the Vatican handling VIP protocol should have advised the US Delegation (no Communion); and Biden/Pelosi should (in the spirit if the day) NOT pressed the issue by standing for Communion.
Epic fail on both sides....
Originally posted by Glinda
reply to post by windword
Yes. By their public actions and legislation they HAVE excommunicated themselves. As responsible adults, who have freely chosen to support a political cause that pits them against Church teaching. Their decision; their consequence.
Originally posted by Glinda
They TOOK Holy Communion DESPITE the Church's teachings ON abortion. To follow "in union" with the Church they should not have BEEN given the Host, nor should they have stood to receive the Host.
Please, if you comment--this is NOT a thread to discuss the rights or wrongs of aborttion.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Biden and Pelosi have excommunicated themselves by their public support and fight for abortion. They shouldn't be going to Communion. Taking Communion in the Catholic church means that they are fully in communion with the church and the teachings. Obviously, they are not.
That being said .. during all the news coverage of Pope Francis, it was said that he intends to push the public excommunication of politicians who support abortion. If that's the case, then Biden and Pelosi may have recieved their last illicit communion.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Biden and Pelosi have excommunicated themselves by their public support and fight for abortion. They shouldn't be going to Communion. Taking Communion in the Catholic church means that they are fully in communion with the church and the teachings. Obviously, they are not.
Originally posted by GreenGlassDoor
but you aren't a Catholic.